Zalim(1980)

Storyline

A man rescues a woman's stolen purse and they fall in love. When a dead body is found in her room, he panics and disposes of it. The police investigate, the woman vanishes, and the mystery of the body and her disappearance unfolds.

“A love story turns deadly when a body appears overnight.”

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Cast & Crew

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PranActor

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Vinod KhannaActor

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Nirupa RoyActor

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Leena ChandavarkarActor

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B. SubhashDirector

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Babbar SubhashDirector

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Pran SikandActor

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Trivia

• The film's director Babbar Subhash was known for his action films and later directed the iconic dance film 'Disco Dancer'.
• Vinod Khanna's character was originally written to be more of a romantic lead, but the script shifted to emphasize thriller elements.
• The movie was released during a period when Vinod Khanna was balancing film roles with his growing spiritual interest in Osho.
• Leena Chandavarkar, the female lead, was primarily known for her work in Marathi cinema and selective Hindi films.
• The soundtrack by Bappi Lahiri included the song 'Aaja Meri Jaan', which was a moderate radio hit at the time.
• Filming faced delays due to Vinod Khanna's busy schedule as he was also shooting for 'Qurbaani' the same year.
• The title 'Zalim' (meaning 'cruel' or 'tyrant') was a common trope in 80s Bollywood for revenge and action dramas.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Zalim

Vinod Khanna&Pran

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Babbar Subhash&

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B. Subhash

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Leena Chandavarkar

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