''Janbaaz'' () is a 1986

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, produced and directed by

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, which became popular for its portrayal of drug addiction and

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and

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's sex scene.

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appeared in a cameo appearance, capitalising on her superstardom, Khan featured her in the song "Har Kisiko Nahi Milta Yahan Pyaar Zindagi Mein" which became a chart-topping hit. The movie is greatly inspired by

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's movie '' Duel in the Sun'' (1946). The film was a hit at box office. Dimple Kapadia's performance, with her chemistry and love making scene with co-star Anil Kapoor, was much appreciated and is considered to be one of her best.

Plot

Rana Vikram Singh lives in a huge farmhouse with his wife, Laxmi and two sons: Rajesh, a police officer and Amar, a fun-loving playboy. Amar's entry begins with him playing a round of loaded Russian Roulette which he wins and proclaims himself jaanbaaz. Rajesh has gone through a traumatic experience of losing his love Seema, when she succumbed to drug injection delivered forcibly by Teja, an international narcotics mafia leader. He vows to fight the drug menace. An underworld kingpin Raja murders Rana's old friend. Reshma, his friend's daughter, takes shelter in Rana's house. Rajesh is on the drug trail. Reshma's father lost a huge bet (by being tricked) to Raja, after which Raja killed him in a fake accident. When Reshma goes to live with them, Amar makes out with her in a horse stable. After savoring Reshma, Amar refuses to marry her. When Rana learns of Amar's relationship with Reshma, he warns him that Reshma is not suitable for their family. Reshma is heartbroken but continues to move on with her life. Amar maintains an interest and is jealous to see Reshma in the company of Vikas, an employee at the farmhouse. A fight ensues between Vikas and Amar, and Vikas is killed. Amar is now on the run, and Rajesh has been assigned the task of apprehending him.

Cast

as Rajesh *

as Amar Singh *

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as Rana Vikram Singh *

Sushma Seth Sushma Seth (born 20 June 1936) is an Indian stage, film and television actress. She started her career in the 1950s, and was a founder member of the Delhi-based theatre group Yatrik. Her first movie was ''Junoon (1978 film), Junoon'' in ...

as Laxmi Singh *

as Reshma *

as Seema (special appearance) *

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as Raja *

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as Teja *

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as Rocky *

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as Vikas *

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as an

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in the song "Pyar Do Pyar Lo" *

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as John

Production

Dimple Kapadia's role as Reshma was initially offered to

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. The song "

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" was later re-worked by

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for ''

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'' (2013). The song "Pyaar Do Pyar Lo was recreated twice for ''

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'' and ''

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'', which the song is renamed as ''Ek To Kum Zindagani''.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 0091284 1986 films 1980s Hindi-language films Indian romantic action films Indian romantic musical films Indian erotic romance films Films about drugs 1980s romantic action films 1980s romantic musical films 1980s erotic films Films scored by Kalyanji Anandji Films shot in Ooty Films directed by Feroz Khan Indian remakes of American films 1980s masala films