Ram Jaane
Ram Jaane

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Ram Jaane

1995
Movie
172 min
Hindi

A street hustler, who has spent several years in and out of prison, decides to reform his life, as he teaches street kids to stay away from crime, but has trouble maintaining these ideals in his own life.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Rajiv RuiaGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Orphaned childhood friends Ram and Viju grow up in the harsh realities of the Mumbai underworld. Ram, who sees himself as a god-like figure named Ram Jaane, takes on a life of crime, believing he can dispense justice. Viju, however, tries to steer clear of this path, leading to a conflict between them. Their lives become further complicated by the love interest of a kind-hearted woman, Bela.

Critical Reception

Ram Jaane was a commercial success at the box office, driven largely by the popularity of its lead actors, Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla. While it resonated with audiences for its action and dramatic elements, critical reviews were mixed, often pointing to a predictable plot and melodrama.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film features a strong performance from Shah Rukh Khan as the morally ambiguous protagonist.

  • The plot is considered by some to be somewhat formulaic for its time.

  • The chemistry between the lead actors was a highlight for many viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this title. However, general audience sentiment often praised the performances and the action sequences, though some found the storyline to be derivative.

Fun Fact

This film marked an early collaboration between megastar Shah Rukh Khan and actress Juhi Chawla, who would go on to star in many successful films together.

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