Hum Paanch(1980)
'Hum Paanch' (1980) is a Hindi-language action film directed by Bapu and produced by Boney Kapoor. The cast includes Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Mithun Chakraborty, Deepti Naval, Naseeruddin Shah, Raj Babbar, and Amrish Puri. The story follows five brothers who fight a cruel landlord threatening their land and family. The film is a remake of the 1978 Kannada film 'Paduvaaralli Pandavaru'. It was a surprise box office hit, ranking as the 7th highest-grossing Hindi film of 1980. The film is noted for launching Amrish Puri's career as a top villain in Hindi cinema. A young Anil Kapoor appears in a cameo role. The film was released in 1980.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5, ShemarooMe, YouTube, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1980
- Director
- Bapu
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Five brothers live peacefully in a village. A powerful and cruel landlord wants to steal their land. The brothers refuse to give in. The landlord attacks them, hurts their loved ones, and kills a friend. The brothers must unite to fight for justice and protect their family.
“Five brothers. One enemy. Unbreakable bond.”
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Trivia
- The film was based on the 1978 Telugu movie 'Mugguru Monagallu', which was also directed by Bapu.
- This was one of the few Hindi films where veteran actor Sanjeev Kumar played a purely villainous role.
- The movie's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, but it did not produce any major hit songs.
- Actress Moushumi Chatterjee, who played Soundariya, was pregnant in real life during parts of the filming.
- The film's climax and themes of a woman seeking justice were considered quite bold for its time.
- Despite its star cast, the movie was not a major commercial success upon its release.
- Director Bapu was primarily known for his work in South Indian cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial.