Sahhas(1981)
Sahhas is a 1981 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Rati Agnihotri, Shakti Kapoor, and Madan Puri. It was simultaneously shot in Bengali and Hindi. The story follows Kishinchand, a customs officer who infiltrates a smuggling and drug gang led by Jagan and Ajay Kumar. A key subplot involves Vijay Kumar, a father who becomes a police informer after his son dies from a drug overdose. The film features a popular soundtrack composed by Bappi Lahiri. Sahhas is notable for its action sequences and strong performances by the cast. It was released in 1981 and is available on streaming platforms like JioCinema.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Ravikant Nagaich
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A customs officer named Kishinchand goes undercover to destroy a ruthless smuggling gang. The gang kidnaps the daughter of a police informer to stop him from testifying. Kishinchand must rescue the girl and bring the criminals to justice before a hired killer silences the informer forever.
“One man's courage against an empire of crime.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sahhas
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Mithun Chakraborty (39 films together), Rati Agnihotri & Mithun Chakraborty (15 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Jagdeep (13 films together), Shakti Kapoor & Jagdeep (12 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Goga Kapoor (10 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Madan Puri (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Ravikant Nagaich, was known for his work on the popular 'Agent Vinod' series and brought a similar spy-thriller style to this movie.
- Actor Jeetendra, who played the lead, performed many of his own action stunts in the film, which was uncommon for mainstream stars at the time.
- The movie features a rare villain role for actor Prem Chopra, who typically played supporting characters or comic roles in the early 1980s.
- Sahhas was shot extensively in Bombay's port and dock areas to create a realistic setting for the smuggling storyline.
- The film's title, 'Sahhas', translates to 'Courage' in English, reflecting the protagonist's dangerous undercover mission.
- A subplot involving drug addiction was considered a bold social issue for a mainstream action film in that era.
- Despite being an action film, it included several melodious songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, which became popular on radio.