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Zamana
Poona-based Satish is a professional photographer and lives with his pregnant wife, Sudha, and son named Vinod. While developing some photographs with his friend, Shyamlal, they come across one that shows a man strangling another. They report this to the police, and shortly thereafter several men show up at Satish's house, take the photos,the negative, kill Satish, then go to hunt and kill Sudha, Vinod and Shyamlal, but they manage to escape and travel to Bombay, albeit separately. Sudha gives birth to a boy and names him Ravi. Years later, Vinod, who lives with Shyamlal, is a police inspector, while Ravi, who has taken to a life of crime, works for a gangster/respectable citizen named J.D. alias Jogeshwar Dayal - a man who Shyamlal can identify as their father's killer, and the very man who has just given Ravi a contract to kill Vinod.
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Plot Summary
Zamana is a 1985 Indian action film that follows the intricate lives and rivalries within the criminal underworld. The story delves into the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and survival as powerful figures clash. It explores the motivations behind their actions and the consequences they face.
Critical Reception
Zamana received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its action sequences and performances but noted its conventional narrative. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its entertainment value and star power.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its robust action choreography and intense fight scenes.
Aruna Irani and Prem Chopra's performances were highlighted as standout elements.
The film's plot was considered somewhat formulaic by some critics.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for detailed summarization. However, the film is generally recalled as a typical Bollywood action thriller of its era, appreciated for its masala elements.
Fun Fact
The film features a notable ensemble cast including veteran actors like Sohrab Modi and Dharmendra, who were major stars of their respective eras in Indian cinema.
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