Hero(1983)
Hero (1983) is a 173-minute Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Starring Bharat Bhushan, Shakti Kapoor and Urmila Bhatt. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1983.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Ultra Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A criminal kidnaps a young woman to get revenge on her powerful family. She believes he is a policeman protecting her from danger. As they spend time together in the forest, she discovers the truth and a bond forms between them.
“Love transforms a criminal's heart forever.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hero
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Amrish Puri (24 films together), Meenakshi Seshadri & Meenakshi Sheshadri (23 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shakti Kapoor (17 films together), Jackie Shroff & Amrish Puri (11 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Shammi Kapoor (10 films together), and Amrish Puri & Subhash Ghai (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title song 'Tu Mera Hero Hai' was originally composed for another Subhash Ghai film, 'Karz', but was not used.
- Jackie Shroff was a complete newcomer and former model; this was his first leading role in Hindi cinema.
- The film's success led to the popularization of the word 'hero' in India as a term for a film's leading man.
- Actress Madhuri Dixit made her uncredited film debut as a background dancer in the song 'Tu Mera Hero Hai'.
- The film's music, by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, was a major hit and helped launch the playback singing career of Anuradha Paudwal.
- Subhash Ghai wrote the story after being inspired by real-life news reports of a kidnapping case.
- The film was a major box office success, running in theaters for over 50 weeks in some places.