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Jeene Nahi Doonga(1984)

5.5/10
Hindi minstheatrical

Jeene Nahi Doonga (1984) is a Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Kohli. Starring Jagdish Raj, Anita Raj and Raza Murad. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1984.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, Dailymotion
Theatrical Release
1 January 1984
Director
Rajkumar Kohli
Language
Hindi
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Two villages are locked in a long feud. A man named Roshan tries to make peace by marrying a woman from the other side, but he is killed for it. Before dying, he asks his twin brother to arrange another marriage between their families, but the bride demands the brother's head as a price.

Brother or bride? A deadly choice for peace.

Film Details

5.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1984
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticelove
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Jeene Nahi Doonga

Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Dharmendra (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Raj Babbar (17 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Raza Murad (15 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Jagdeep (12 films together), Dharmendra & Raj Babbar (12 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Anita Raj (11 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Jeene Nahi Doonga' translates to 'I Will Not Let You Live', reflecting its intense revenge theme.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Shatrughan Sinha played a dual role as twin brothers Roshan and Raka.
  • Director Rajkumar Kohli was known for multi-starrer films, and this movie also featured actors like Dharmendra and Reena Roy.
  • The movie's plot of warring communities was a common theme in 1980s Bollywood, mirroring social conflicts of the time.
  • Despite its star cast, the film did not perform well at the box office compared to other action dramas of that year.
  • The soundtrack was composed by R.D. Burman, but it did not produce any major hit songs like his other famous works.
  • Some scenes were shot in rugged outdoor locations to emphasize the raw, violent atmosphere between the two groups.

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