Dhuaan(1981)
Dhuaan (Hindi for 'smoke') is a 1981 Hindi-language thriller film directed by Dulal Guha and produced by Gautam Guha under the Sri Sai Chitra banner. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty as Sunil Verma, a wealthy businessman, and Rakhee as his wife Rani. The supporting cast includes Ranjeeta, Amjad Khan, Aruna Irani, and Abhi Bhattacharya. The story follows Sunil, who is framed for the murder of an intruder and must prove his innocence while uncovering a conspiracy by a jealous friend. The film is notable for its suspenseful narrative and strong performances, particularly by Mithun and Rakhee. It was released on 27 March 1981 and is available on YouTube with English subtitles.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, ZengaTV
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Dulal Guha
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
Sunil Verma is a successful businessman living happily with his wife Rani. One night, a stranger breaks into their home. Sunil fights him, and the man dies. The police arrest Sunil for murder. Now Sunil must prove he is innocent. But the evidence points to him. He discovers that someone close to him set him up. Can he find the truth before he loses everything?
“The truth is hidden in smoke.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhuaan
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Ranjeeta Kaur (21 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Amjad Khan (9 films together), Ranjeeta Kaur & Amjad Khan (5 films together), and Raakhee & Amjad Khan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dhuan' means 'smoke' in Hindi, hinting at the story's themes of deception and unclear identities.
- Director Dulal Guha was better known for directing popular action and drama films like 'Jaal' and 'Do Chor'.
- The movie was part of a wave of early 1980s thrillers exploring themes of impersonation and family secrets.
- It was released the same year as the iconic film 'Kudrat', which also featured a suspenseful plot twist.
- The film's synopsis reflects a common thriller trope of the era, where a stranger disrupts a seemingly settled family life.
- Actor Sanjeev Kumar was initially considered for the male lead, but the role ultimately went to a different performer.
- The movie is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen title from its period.