Shapath(1984)
Shapath (1984) is a 128-minute Hindi film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. Starring Kader Khan, Kanwarjeet Paintal and Ranjeet Bedi. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1984.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Prime Video (Eros Now channel), Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- Ravikant Nagaich
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A police officer named Vijay goes undercover in a lawless town. He falls in love with a woman named Shanti, who is searching for hidden treasure. Together, they face dangerous caverns, snake pits, and a murderous gang to find it.
“One cop, a lawless town, and a hidden treasure.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shapath
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Kader Khan (77 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Raj Babbar (17 films together), Raj Babbar & Smita Patil (14 films together), Raj Babbar & Kader Khan (12 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Smita Patil (6 films together), and Shakti Kapoor & Ravikant Nagaich (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Shapath' but was later re-released in some regions as 'Shona Pur'.
- Director Ravikant Nagaich was known for his James Bond-style action films, and this movie features similar gadgetry and stunts.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was at the peak of his popularity in the 1980s.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty performed many of his own stunts in the film, including scenes in the underground caverns.
- The treasure hunt plot was inspired by popular adventure serials and films of the era, blending action with mystery.
- Despite being an action film, it included several disco-style musical numbers typical of Bappi Lahiri's soundtracks.
- The movie was not a major box office hit but gained a cult following later for its over-the-top action sequences.