Khoon Aur Paani
Singh is a farmer and lives a poor lifestyle along with his wife, and two sons, Ram and Laksman. The region is drought stricken, while in contrast there is plenty of water being pumped to bath the dogs of Thakur Vikram Singh. When Ram decides to divert some water for their parched fields, Vikram kills his father. An enraged Ram goes to avenge his death, manages to kill Vikram's brother, but is seriously injured, loses his memory and ends up with a gang of bandits and is renamed Thanedar Singh as he was dressed in the clothes of a police inspector. Lakshman gets separated from his mother and is found near a river bank by Police Commissioner Bhalla, who adopts him. Years later the two brothers are fated to meet again albeit as strangers and mortal enemies as Lakshman is a incognito CBI Officer, while Ram is dreaded bandit Thanedar Singh who is unable to recall his childhood, and loses control whenever he hears the sound of a water-pump.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of two sworn enemies, Thakur Sher Singh and Bhim Singh, whose families have a long-standing feud. Their conflict escalates when Sher Singh's son, Vijay, falls in love with a woman named Radha, who is related to Bhim Singh's faction. The ensuing drama involves betrayal, revenge, and a desperate fight for justice and honor amidst the rugged terrain.
Critical Reception
Khoon Aur Paani is a typical Bollywood masala film of its era, known for its action sequences, dramatic plot, and star power. While not critically acclaimed, it was a popular entertainer that catered to the tastes of its audience with its blend of romance, conflict, and heroism.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its action-packed sequences and dramatic storyline.
- Features strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha.
- A quintessential Bollywood entertainer of the early 1980s.
Google audience: Audience reception data is limited for this film, but it is generally remembered as an action-drama that provided popular entertainment typical of its time.
Fun Fact
The film prominently features Dharmendra in a dual role, which was a popular trope in Bollywood films of that era to increase star appeal and dramatic tension.
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