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Jwaala Daaku
Ravi would like to study medicine and then come back and practice it in his small town where there is no doctor or medical facility available for miles. Encouraged by the townspeople and his brother, Bankhe, he re-locates to Bombay, where in a few years time he is able to successfully complete his studies and become a doctor. When he returns home, nothing is the same anymore. His brother Bankhe is absconding, running away from Daku Jwala, who has sworn to kill him to avenge his brother's death - and Dr. Ravi himself has to face Jwala sooner or later - as Jwala's vengeance includes Bankhe and all of his family. Dr. Ravi must now make up his mind to look death at the hands of an angry Jwala - or re-locate and practice medicine elsewhere.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the story of a dacoit who terrorizes a village, but his path crosses with a righteous hero. As their conflict escalates, themes of justice, revenge, and the struggle between good and evil unfold. The narrative is driven by action sequences and dramatic confrontations, highlighting the harsh realities of rural crime and the fight for survival.
Critical Reception
Jwaala Daaku is a typical Bollywood action film from the early 1980s, known for its formulaic plot, dramatic dialogues, and action sequences. While it catered to a specific audience that enjoyed such masala entertainers, it generally received mixed to average reviews from critics, with praise often directed towards its action choreography and Ranjeet's villainous portrayal.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its high-octane action and Ranjeet's menacing performance.
Criticized for a predictable plot and over-the-top melodrama.
Considered a quintessential example of early 80s Bollywood action cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film is known for featuring Hemant Birje in an early role, who later gained fame for his role in 'Adventures of Tarzan'.
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