Vidhaata
When a Police inspector is killed by a band of thugs, his grieving father Samsher Singh seeks justice. Pratap Singh has left behind a pregnant widow, who dies in chidbirth, leaving Samsher to bring up the child Kunal. The transformation of Samsher Singh (a locomotive engine driver) into Sobhraj, multi millionaire and owner of a vast network of business. Kunal is brought up by Abu Baba, a servant of Sobhraj to be honest, upright, and very independent minded. Durga, the daughter of a former employee of Sobhraj, who is serving time and Kunal fall in love. This not acceptable to his grandfather, though Abu Baba approves of the relationship. Disaster strikes when an attempt is made to separate the lovers. The life of Samsher Singh alias Sobhraj begins to unravel from here. How Kunal's ethical upbringing by his foster-father, and his financial and business circumstances of his grandfather meet in a titanic conscience clash and how he resolves matters is at the nexus of the plot.
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Plot Summary
An aging patriarch, Shera, is betrayed by his trusted associate, Raka, who plots to usurp his business empire and frames Shera's son, Vikram, for murder. Vikram is forced to flee and live under a new identity, vowing revenge against Raka and his own father for the injustice. The film follows Vikram's journey as he seeks to clear his name, protect his family from further harm, and ultimately confront the traitors who destroyed his life.
Critical Reception
Vidhaata was a commercial success, lauded for its powerful performances, particularly from the veteran cast, and its dramatic storyline. While some critics noted its conventional plot, the film's ensemble cast and action sequences resonated well with audiences, making it a popular entertainer of its time.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for the stellar performances of its legendary lead actors.
- Noted for its high-octane action sequences and dramatic plot.
- Considered a quintessential example of 1980s Bollywood masala films.
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Fun Fact
The film famously brought together three legendary actors of Indian cinema: Dilip Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, and Sunil Dutt, in pivotal roles, which was a significant casting coup at the time.
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