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Majaal
Vijay Kumar (Jeetendra) is an orphan brought up by an Advocate Chaudhary Kailash Nath (Kader Khan) and becomes a lawyer himself. He is in love with Sadhana (Sridevi) Kailash Nath's daughter and both get married. Vijay wants to stand on his own feet but is discouraged by his wife and father in law. He is humiliated on many occasions. One day suddenly Sandhya (Jaya Prada) enters their life and Vijay is willing to walk out of the marriage to support Sandhya. Who is this Sandhya and why is Vijay drawn to her?. What will happen to Vijay and Sadhana's married life?
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Plot Summary
Amitabh Bachchan stars as a righteous man who is framed and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. Upon his release, he finds that his family has been ostracized and his life ruined. He vows to seek revenge against those who wronged him, embarking on a dangerous path that tests his principles and his resolve.
Critical Reception
Majaal was a critically acclaimed film, praised for its strong performances, particularly by Amitabh Bachchan, and its compelling storyline exploring themes of justice and revenge. While it didn't achieve massive box office success, it is remembered as a significant film in Bachchan's career and for its directorial vision.
What Reviewers Say
Amitabh Bachchan delivers a powerful and intense performance.
The film effectively explores the consequences of injustice and the drive for vengeance.
Kundan Shah's direction provides a gripping narrative with strong emotional depth.
Google audience: Audience reception for Majaal is not widely documented on Google reviews, but historical critical consensus points to a well-made film with a strong central performance and a compelling, albeit dark, narrative.
Fun Fact
The film was initially intended to be a musical, with several songs composed, but these were largely omitted from the final theatrical release, altering its intended tone and genre classification.
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