Shaan(1980)
Shaan is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language action crime film directed by Ramesh Sippy and produced by G. P. Sippy under Sippy Films. The film stars Sunil Dutt, Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Raakhee Gulzar, Parveen Babi, and Bindiya Goswami. The story follows DCP Shiv Kumar, an honest police officer, who is murdered by the crime lord Shakaal. His two conman brothers, Vijay and Ravi, join forces with a marksman named Rakesh to seek revenge. The villain Shakaal, played by Kulbhushan Kharbanda, was inspired by the James Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld. The film was the most expensive Indian film made at the time and was an average performer at the box office upon initial release. It is known for its high-tech villain lair, a man-eating crocodile, and a dramatic island climax. The music was composed by R. D. Burman and the film won the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematography.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 December 1980
- Director
- Ramesh Sippy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
DCP Shiv Kumar is an honest police officer. He is murdered by the crime lord Shakaal. His two brothers, Vijay and Ravi, are con artists. They reform and join a marksman named Rakesh. Together, they plan to take down Shakaal. But Shakaal lives on a high-tech island. He has wild dogs, a crocodile, and deadly traps. The heroes must fight through all of it to get their revenge.
“The ultimate battle of good vs evil.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shaan
Cast reunions in this film: Amitabh Bachchan & Parveen Babi (8 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Shashi Kapoor (7 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Rakhee Gulzar (7 films together), Shatrughan Sinha & Shashi Kapoor (6 films together), Shatrughan Sinha & Parveen Babi (6 films together), and Shashi Kapoor & Parveen Babi (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Shaan' was inspired by the 1974 James Bond film 'The Man with the Golden Gun', whose villain was named Scaramanga.
- Amitabh Bachchan performed a dangerous stunt for a fight scene where he hung from a helicopter ladder without a body double.
- The iconic villain role of Shaakaal was played by Kulbhushan Kharbanda, marking his debut as a main antagonist in Hindi cinema.
- The film's climactic fight inside a funhouse with mirrors was a technical challenge, requiring precise camera angles to avoid crew reflections.
- Despite its star cast and big budget, 'Shaan' was not a major box office success upon its initial release.
- The song 'Doston Se Pyar Kiya' featured a rare on-screen dance performance by veteran actor Sunil Dutt.
- The film's elaborate sets, including Shaakaal's island fortress, were built at Filmalaya Studios in Mumbai at great expense.