Shahenshah 1988
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SplatInspector Srivastav is framed by a wily and cunning gangster, J.K., and unable to prove his innocence, hangs himself, leaving behind his wife, and son, Vijay. Years later, Vijay has grown up and has joined the police force as an Inspector. Unlike his dad, he is corrupt and does accept bribes to turn a nelson's eye to crime. The City Police are assigned the task of apprehending a customed man called "Shahenshah", who operates at night and targets, tries and kills gangsters in a "Judge and Executioner "style. No one knows the real identity of Shahenshah, as he is feared by the police department, and respected by the poor and middle-class.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Vijay Kumar Srivastava / Shahenshah
as Shalu
as Julie (Shalu's mother)
as Shanti (Vijay's mother)
as Shahida
as Tarachand Badlani
as Mohammed Salim (Guest Appearance)
as Corrupt Police Officer
as J.K's man
Director:
Writer:
Jaya Bachchan, Inder Raj Anand
Stars:
Amitabh Bachchan, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Aruna Irani, Rohini Hattangadi, Supriya Pathak, Jagdeep, Vijayendra Ghatge, Avtar Gill, Sudhir, Bandini Mishra,
Genres:
Action
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
180 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Shahenshah
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
IRA
Cast
as Vijay Kumar Srivastava / Shahenshah
as Shalu
as Julie (Shalu's mother)
as Shanti (Vijay's mother)
as Shahida
as Tarachand Badlani
as Mohammed Salim (Guest Appearance)
as Corrupt Police Officer
as J.K's man
as
as Abdul
as Man collecting money from the poor
as J.K's lawyer
as J.K.
as Inspector Aslam Khan
as Judge
as Shalu's friend
as Mathur
as Young Vijay
as Man shot dead at Salim's funeral
as Inspector Shrivastav (Father of Vijay)
as Shalu's friend
as Mukhtar Singh
as Sandhuram (constable)
as J.K.'s man
as Mr. Pathak (Corrupt Politician)
as Girl at parlour
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