Jwala Daku(1981)
Jwala Daku is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by R.P. Swamy and produced by Swaran Singh. The film stars Shashi Puri as Ravi, a medical graduate, and Mahendra Sandhu as the titular dacoit. The supporting cast includes Sudhir, Asha Sachdev, Farida Jalal, and Lalita Pawar. The story follows Ravi's return to his village after completing his medical studies in Bombay. He discovers that his brother Bankey is being terrorized by a ruthless dacoit named Jwala Daku. Ravi must choose between his dream of practicing medicine and protecting his family from the outlaw. The film features music composed by the duo Lakshmikant-Pyarelal, with the song "Tel Malish Boot Polise" gaining popularity. Jwala Daku was released on April 14, 1981, under the banner of Swarn Films.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- R. P. Swamy
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A young doctor returns to his village after medical school. He dreams of opening a clinic. But he finds his brother hunted by a brutal dacoit. Now he must choose between his peaceful dream and fighting to save his family.
“One brother's courage against a ruthless outlaw.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Jwala Daku
Cast reunions in this film: Birbal & Salma Agha (3 films together), and Birbal & Urmila Bhatt (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jwaala Daaku' translates to 'Flame Bandit', hinting at the fiery nature of the antagonist.
- Actor Shashi Kapoor was initially considered for the lead role, but the part ultimately went to a lesser-known star of the era.
- It was one of several early 1980s action films shot extensively in rural Maharashtra to depict a rustic setting.
- The movie's climax features a dramatic fight sequence filmed at a real limestone quarry near Mumbai.
- Music director Kalyanji-Anandji composed the score, but the songs did not achieve the popularity of their other hits.
- The plot's theme of a doctor confronting a dacoit was rare, blending social drama with revenge action.
- Despite its action genre, the film had a limited release mainly in single-screen theatres across Northern India.