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Shakaal tries to kill him, but Shiv breaks loose and tries to escape from the island. Shakaal unleashes wild dogs upon Shiv and eventually shoots him dead upon the beach from a helicopter. As Vijay, Ravi and Sheetal lament their tragic loss, the mysterious man who tried to kill Shiv shows up. Sheetal angrily identifies him. The man introduces himself as Rakesh, a marksman and former circus performer who used to shoot targets blindfolded (by sound). He was recruited by Shakaal to assassinate Shiv Kumar, by keeping Rakesh's wife hostage. |
Shakaal tries to kill him, but Shiv breaks loose and tries to escape from the island. Shakaal unleashes wild dogs upon Shiv and eventually shoots him dead upon the beach from a helicopter. As Vijay, Ravi and Sheetal lament their tragic loss, the mysterious man who tried to kill Shiv shows up. Sheetal angrily identifies him. The man introduces himself as Rakesh, a marksman and former circus performer who used to shoot targets blindfolded (by sound). He was recruited by Shakaal to assassinate Shiv Kumar, by keeping Rakesh's wife hostage. |
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Rakesh advises that he deliberately missed Shiv on the two previous instances, hoping it would buy him time to rescue his wife. On realizing this, an angry Shakaal killed his wife. Rakesh sought out Ravi and Vijay so they could work together to bring down Shakaal. The trio seek the aid of a homeless cripple, Abdul ([[Mazhar Khan]] in his first movie appearance). With Abdul's help, the trio manage to find and destroy Shakaal's contraband hideouts in the city. Finding that Abdul was providing Ravi and Vijay with information, Shakaal has his men kill him. Enraged with the destruction of his godowns, Shakaal kidnaps Sheetal and has her brought to his island. |
Rakesh advises that he deliberately missed Shiv on the two previous instances, hoping it would buy him time to rescue his wife. On realizing this, an angry Shakaal killed his wife. Rakesh sought out Ravi and Vijay so they could work together to bring down Shakaal. The trio seek the aid of a homeless cripple, Abdul ([[Mazhar_Khan_(actor)|Mazhar Khan]]) in his first movie appearance). With Abdul's help, the trio manage to find and destroy Shakaal's contraband hideouts in the city. Finding that Abdul was providing Ravi and Vijay with information, Shakaal has his men kill him. Enraged with the destruction of his godowns, Shakaal kidnaps Sheetal and has her brought to his island. |
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Vijay, Ravi and Rakesh fume, knowing that Sheetal will almost certainly be killed and that they have no clue about the location of Shakaal's island. At this point, Jagmohan ([[Mac Mohan]]), another of Shakaal's aides who has been mercilessly crippled by him, offers his help to the group to gain entry in Shakaal's hideout. |
Vijay, Ravi and Rakesh fume, knowing that Sheetal will almost certainly be killed and that they have no clue about the location of Shakaal's island. At this point, Jagmohan ([[Mac Mohan]]), another of Shakaal's aides who has been mercilessly crippled by him, offers his help to the group to gain entry in Shakaal's hideout. |
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| Directed by | Ramesh Sippy |
| Written by | Salim-Javed |
| Produced by | G.P. Sippy |
| Starring | Sunil Dutt Shashi Kapoor Amitabh Bachchan Shatrughan Sinha Rakhee Gulzar Parveen Babi Bindiya Goswami Kulbhushan Kharbanda Mac Mohan |
| Cinematography | S.M. Anwar |
| Edited by | M. S. Shinde |
| Music by | Rahul Dev Burman |
Release date | 12 December 1980 |
Running time | 181 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹6 crore[1] |
Shaan (Hindi: शान, Urdu: شان) is a 1980 Indian Hindi film. The film is directed by Ramesh Sippy after the super success of his previous venture, Sholay. The story was written by Salim-Javed.[2][dead link]
The film was expected to match the success of Sholay but failed to do so.[citation needed] Sippy attempted to use the same team as were used for Sholay but was unable to do so. The film however, run to packed houses in its re-runs and made a lot of money. He did obtain the services of Sholay's music composer, R.D. Burman, whose songs for the film provided it with a Best Music nomination at Filmfare, this being its sole nomination.
Production
Logistical issues relating to other projects in which the cast were involved meant that Shaan took three years to make.[2] While Sholay drew its inspiration from the American Western and spaghetti western films, Shaan took its lead from the James Bond films with fancy sets and beautiful costumes. Shakaal, the bald villain played by Kulbhushan Kharbanda, was based on the James Bond villain, Blofeld.
A large golden eagle is prominent in Shakaal's island lair and in the Bollywood obligatory final song-and-dance. The eagle is reminiscent of the golden lamb in Cecile DeMille's Ten Commandments; construction on the golden eagle required outside experts to be flown in and cost, in Rupees, the equivalent of the chariot scene in Ben-Hur.
Plot
DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) Shiv Kumar played by Sunil Dutt, returns home to his wife Sheetal (Rakhee Gulzar) and their young daughter and announces that he has been transferred to Bombay. Shiv Kumar has two brothers, Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi (Shashi Kapoor), who live in Mumbai. They are intelligent, capable guys but spend their time loafing about the city and swindling unsuspecting people. After resuming his work in Mumbai, however, a mystery man (Shatrughan Sinha) tries to assassinate Shiv Kumar. Shiv survives both the times.
After being swindled by Chacha and Renu (Johnny Walker) and (Bindiya Goswami), the threesome decide to join forces. They are quickly joined by a glamorous thief Sunita (Parveen Babi). One of their tricks eventually backfires and lands Vijay and Ravi in jail. Shiv bails them out and reads them the riot act at home. After the two attempts on his life, Vijay and Ravi advise him to find a different line of work, arguing that his profession is unpredictable, dangerous and unsuitable for a family man. Shiv stands firm, citing his undying patriotic commitment to his corps and his country.
The film introduces Shakaal (Kharbanda), an international crime lord operating from a remote island outside India. Shakaal is a sadistic villain, who rejoices in pain of his enemies and traitors. Shiv Kumar gets progressively closer to the root of the crimes in the city. Shakaal has Shiv Kumar brought before him. He compliments Shiv on his wits and valour, and offers him to come to the other side. True to his form, Shiv Kumar firmly refuses the offer.
Shakaal tries to kill him, but Shiv breaks loose and tries to escape from the island. Shakaal unleashes wild dogs upon Shiv and eventually shoots him dead upon the beach from a helicopter. As Vijay, Ravi and Sheetal lament their tragic loss, the mysterious man who tried to kill Shiv shows up. Sheetal angrily identifies him. The man introduces himself as Rakesh, a marksman and former circus performer who used to shoot targets blindfolded (by sound). He was recruited by Shakaal to assassinate Shiv Kumar, by keeping Rakesh's wife hostage.
Rakesh advises that he deliberately missed Shiv on the two previous instances, hoping it would buy him time to rescue his wife. On realizing this, an angry Shakaal killed his wife. Rakesh sought out Ravi and Vijay so they could work together to bring down Shakaal. The trio seek the aid of a homeless cripple, Abdul (Mazhar Khan) in his first movie appearance). With Abdul's help, the trio manage to find and destroy Shakaal's contraband hideouts in the city. Finding that Abdul was providing Ravi and Vijay with information, Shakaal has his men kill him. Enraged with the destruction of his godowns, Shakaal kidnaps Sheetal and has her brought to his island.
Vijay, Ravi and Rakesh fume, knowing that Sheetal will almost certainly be killed and that they have no clue about the location of Shakaal's island. At this point, Jagmohan (Mac Mohan), another of Shakaal's aides who has been mercilessly crippled by him, offers his help to the group to gain entry in Shakaal's hideout.
Posing as a musical troupe (a familiar stratagem in many Bollywood films), Vijay and Ravi (with Renu, Chacha and Sunita) enter the island and perform for Shakaal. Shakaal, however, reveals that Jagmohan was deliberately sent by him to trap them. Jagmohan's fracture was a lie. Their cover is blown and they are captured. In an elaborate sequence ensues as the three brave men escape. Vijay kills a crocodile with his bare hands. The trio and the widow avoid the booby traps and henchmen, ultimately capture Shakaal and finally end his ignominious existence. Shakaal, with his dying breath, sets his island hideout to blow up but the heroes escape via helicopter to safety, and as they take off, Rakesh and Sheetal (the widow) share a meaningful look.
Trivia
The climax of this film was repeated in Shekhar Kapur's Mr. India. The playback singer for the song "Shaan Se" is Usha Uthup.
Given their off-screen antipathy, Shatrughan Sinha demanded and received an extra Rs 25,000 to work with Amitabh Bachchan.
Cast
- Sunil Dutt .... Shiv Kumar
- Amitabh Bachchan .... Vijay Kumar
- Shashi Kapoor .... Ravi Kumar
- Shatrughan Sinha .... Rakesh
- Rakhee Gulzar .... Sheetal Kumar
- Parveen Babi .... Sunita (Vijay's girlfriend)
- Bindiya Goswami .... Renu (Ravi's girlfriend)
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda .... Shakaal
- Mazhar Khan .... Abdul (Ravi and Vijay's friend)
- Dalip Tahil .... Kumar (Shakaal's henchman)
- Mac Mohan .... Jagmohan (Shakaal's henchan)
- Johnny Walker .... Chacha (Renu's uncle)
- Helen .... Special appearance in the song "Yamma Yamma"
- Bindu .... in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
| # | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Yamma Yamma" | Mohammed Rafi, R D Burman |
| 2 | "Pyaar Karne Waale" | Asha Bhosle |
| 3 | "Jaanu Meri Jaan" | Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar |
| 4 | "Doston Se Pyar Kiya" | Usha Uthup |
| 5 | "Dariya Mein Jahaz Chale" | Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Usha Mangeshkar |
| 6 | "Mittua" | Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle |
| 7 | "Abdul Mera Naam" | Mohammed Rafi |
Awards and nominations
- Filmfare Best Cinematographer Award - S.M. Anwar
- Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role - Kulbhushan Kharbanda
- Filmfare Nomination for Best Music - R.D. Burman[1]
References
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-man-behind-gabbar/article5204322.ece
- ^ a b "A homage to G P Sippy". Bollywood Hungama, Screen. January 5, 2008.
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