Gharam Koon(1980)
Garam Khoon is a 1980 Hindi-language action film directed by A. Salam. It stars Vinod Khanna in a double role as twin brothers Ravi and Babloo. Sulakshana Pandit, Ajit, and Bindu appear in supporting roles. The story follows a wealthy industrialist whose twin son is kidnapped by a vengeful manager. The lost brother grows up as a criminal while the other becomes a businessman. The film explores themes of family, revenge, and identity. Its music was composed by the legendary duo Shankar Jaikishan. The film is known for its action sequences and emotional family drama. It was produced and written by Tej Nath Zar.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1980
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A rich industrialist fires his dishonest manager. The manager kidnaps his baby son in revenge. Years later, the lost boy grows up as a criminal. He is sent to destroy his own family. His twin brother does not recognize him. Will the brothers find each other before it is too late?
“Two brothers. One enemy. One family.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Garam Khoon' translates to 'Hot Blood', a common phrase in 80s action films for revenge stories.
- It was one of the few films directed by A. Salaam, who primarily worked as a film editor in the industry.
- The plot revolves around separated twins, a popular trope in Hindi cinema, but here one is raised as a criminal.
- Actor Rakesh Roshan, who played a lead role, was also becoming known as a director around this time.
- The movie was part of a wave of early 80s action films focusing on urban crime and revenge.
- It featured music by Sonik-Omi, a composer duo known for their work in B-movies and action films of the era.
- The film's release coincided with a period where kidnapping plots became more frequent in commercial Hindi cinema.