Jaani Dushman(1979)
Hindi154 mins
Jaani Dushman (1979) is a 154-minute Hindi film directed by Nishi Films. Starring Sunil Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar and Shatrughan Sinha. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Jaani Dushman stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1979.
Director:Nishi Films
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 May 1979
- Director
- Nishi Films
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A man is about to marry his dream girl. On the wedding day, he discovers she was meeting her true lover. Enraged, he transforms into a monster, kills them both, and then begins terrorizing the area by kidnapping other brides dressed in red.
“Brides in red vanish before saying "I do.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
154Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 May 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsOs Salteadores do Templo
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengelovecorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jaani Dushman' translates to 'Beloved Enemy', a common phrase in Hindi film dialogues.
- It was one of the earliest Bollywood films to combine horror with the 'vengeful spirit' theme, predating many similar 80s movies.
- The movie featured a large ensemble cast including Sunil Dutt, Sanjeev Kumar, and Shatrughan Sinha, which was unusual for a horror film at the time.
- Director Rajkumar Kohli was known for multi-starrers, and this film helped establish his reputation in the horror-masala genre.
- The film's plot of a monster targeting brides in red was inspired by local folkloric tales of vengeful spirits in some Indian regions.
- Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success, leading to a spiritual sequel 'Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani' in 2002.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included the popular song 'Maine Pyaar Tumhi Se Kiya Hai'.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Jaani Dushman
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