Zaalim
Judge Somnath lives with his wife, three sons, and a daughter. Two of his sons, Vikram and Mohan are married, while his daughter, Kaamna, and youngest son, Ravi, are of marriageable age. Somnath had wanted his sons to be a doctor, police officer, and a Judge. While Vikram is a surgeon, Mohan's a Police Inspector, & Ravi is now studying law and on his way to become a lawyer and then a Judge like his dad. This family does have a dark secret. Ravi is prone to losing his temper, so much so that he gets out of control, and has killed someone in his childhood. When Kaamna gets raped, the family are reluctant to tell Ravi. When they do they do convince him to control himself, while Mohan gets an arrest warrant for Vinod, Kaamna's molester. Things do not go smoothly in court as the matter is put off for several months and then Somnath and Kaamna are killed in a bomb explosion. Now Mohan and Vikram handcuff Ravi on their balcony while they finalize the funeral arrangements...
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Plot Summary
Ravi is a devoted son whose family faces ruin due to the machinations of a corrupt businessman, Vikram Singh. Ravi vows to protect his family and seeks justice, often resorting to vigilantism. Along the way, he falls in love with Asha, who becomes entangled in the conflict. The film follows Ravi's struggle against overwhelming odds and corruption.
Critical Reception
Zaalim was a commercial release in 1994, typical of many action-drama films of the era in Bollywood. Its reception was generally lukewarm, with critics often citing a formulaic plot and predictable storyline. However, it found an audience for its action sequences and melodramatic themes, contributing to its moderate box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
- The film offers standard action and drama, appealing to fans of the genre.
- Plot is predictable, relying on common Bollywood tropes.
- Performances are earnest, but not groundbreaking.
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Fun Fact
Shomu Mukherjee, the director of Zaalim, was part of a prominent film family in India, with his siblings being directors and producers, and his daughter Kajol becoming a highly successful actress.
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