Shakka(1981)
Shakka is a 1981 Hindi-language action film directed by Shyam Ralhan. The film stars Jeetendra in the title role, alongside Simple Kapadia, Om Shivpuri, and Nirupa Roy. The story follows a young man who witnesses the murder of his parents by businessmen. He later infiltrates the same criminal gang to exact his revenge. The film was produced by Kailash Chopra under the Roop Enterprises banner. It features a soundtrack composed by Rajesh Roshan. Despite a long production period, Shakka became a surprise commercial success. It was released in Indian theatres on November 6, 1981.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Shyam Ralhan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A young boy sees his parents murdered by a gang of businessmen. Years later, he becomes a man with a single goal: revenge. He joins the very gang that killed his family. He must earn their trust while hiding his true identity. His mission is complicated when he falls in love.
“Revenge is a dish served cold.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shakka
Cast reunions in this film: Satyendra Kapoor & Om Shivpuri (12 films together), Jeetendra & Satyendra Kapoor (11 films together), Jeetendra & Nirupa Roy (8 films together), Jeetendra & Om Shivpuri (7 films together), Pinchoo Kapoor & Om Shivpuri (7 films together), and Satyendra Kapoor & Nirupa Roy (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Shakka' refers to a type of sharp, pointed weapon, hinting at the violent revenge plot.
- Actor Danny Denzongpa, known for playing villains, was originally considered for a key role but did not appear in the final cast.
- The movie was released during a peak period for Amitabh Bachchan's angry young man films but did not achieve major commercial success.
- Director Shyam Ralhan had previously worked more as an assistant director and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- Some filming took place in Mumbai's then-developing industrial areas to depict the gritty underworld settings.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a popular qawwali-style song 'Allah Meherbaan' sung by Asha Bhosle.
- The film's plot of a child witnessing parental murder became a recurring revenge trope in 1980s Bollywood action movies.