Barood
In front of a six-year-old boy, gangsters kill his father. It turns out that police inspector Saxena exposed a gang of smugglers, and the gangsters took revenge on him. Little Anup Saxena remembered the faces of the killers forever. Fourteen years passed. The thought of revenge never left Anup. He tracked down the killers. Three of the four have already been killed. The fourth remains—the gang leader, Bakshi. Anup kidnaps his daughter, Sima. But Anup and Sima fall in love with each other. Now Bakshi is not only an enemy, but also the father of his beloved. Anup is confused...
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Plot Summary
Barood is a Pakistani Urdu-language action crime film from 1976. The story typically involves themes of revenge, justice, and the struggles of a protagonist against a corrupt system or powerful adversaries. Such films often feature intense action sequences and dramatic confrontations, highlighting the protagonist's fight for survival and to uphold their principles.
Critical Reception
Barood was a commercially successful film in Pakistan, a common trait for action-oriented films of its era that catered to popular tastes. While specific critical reviews from its original release are scarce, films of this genre often received praise for their entertainment value, action choreography, and performances, though they might have been criticized for formulaic plots or predictable narratives by more discerning critics.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its action sequences and entertainment value, fitting the popular genre of its time.
- Nadeem Baig's performance often cited as a strong point in the film.
- The film's narrative likely centered on typical themes of crime and retribution prevalent in Pakistani cinema of the 1970s.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews specifically for 'Barood (1976)' is not readily available. However, films of this nature in Pakistani cinema often garnered significant audience appreciation for their action, drama, and music.
Fun Fact
The film 'Barood' was a significant commercial success upon its release in 1976, contributing to Nadeem Baig's status as a leading actor in Pakistani cinema during that decade.
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