Khuda Kasam(1981)
Khuda Kasam is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Lekh Tandon. It stars Vinod Khanna, Tina Munim, and Pran in lead roles. The story follows a man who fakes his own death to escape a criminal past, only to have his son discover the truth years later. The film explores themes of redemption, family secrets, and sacrifice. It was a commercial success and is remembered for its emotional narrative and strong performances. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The film features a special appearance by Dharmendra. It was released in 1981 and remains a classic of its genre.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Lekh Tandon
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A man named Ranveer Singh fakes his own death to escape his criminal past. Years later, his son Sumer discovers the truth. When a villain from the past threatens Sumer's family, Ranveer must sacrifice everything to save his son and redeem himself.
“A promise to God, a father's sacrifice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Khuda Kasam
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Dharmendra (24 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Pran (10 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Vinod Khanna (7 films together), Pran & Tina Munim (7 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Tina Munim (5 films together), and Vinod Khanna & Dharmendra (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Khuda Kasam' means 'I swear to God' in Urdu, reflecting the film's themes of oaths and betrayal.
- It was one of the few films where actor Vinod Khanna played a character with such a morally ambiguous and secretive past.
- The movie was released during a period when Vinod Khanna's film career was intersecting with his growing spiritual interest in Osho.
- Director Lekh Tandon was better known for family dramas and comedies, making this a rare foray into a darker, crime-oriented plot.
- The soundtrack by R.D. Burman includes a rare devotional song 'Tere Dwar Khada Bhagwan' sung by Kishore Kumar.
- The film's plot of faking one's death and assuming a new identity was an uncommon narrative in early 80s Hindi cinema.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film did not become a major commercial success upon its initial release.