''Phaansi Ke Baad'' is a 1985

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-language

thriller film Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience. The suspense element found in most films' plots is particularly exploited by the filmmaker in this genre ...

directed and produced by

Harmesh Malhotra Harmesh Malhotra (14 June 1936 – 22 November 2005) was an Indian film director, producer, and screenplay writer. Family His daughter Payal Malhotra acted in films. Filmography As Director *''Beti'' (1969) *'' Gaddaar'' (1973) Producer a ...

. This film was released on 25 January 1985 under the banner of Eastern Films. The music direction of the film was by

Anu Malik Anwar Sardar "Anu" Malik (born 2 November 1960) is an Indian music composer, singer, music arranger and score composer. He is an Indian National Award and Filmfare Award winning musician, who primarily composes music for the Hindi film indus ...

, and the songs are written by

Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi (21 July 1930 – 30 March 2002) was an Indian poet and lyricist. He was nominated for the Filmfare award for Best lyricist a total of 40 times, resulting in 4 wins. Early life Anand Bakshi (Bakshi Anand Prakash Vaid) was born ...

Plot

Vijay is a renowned government advocate known for his exceptional success rate in court. He enjoys a popular reputation thanks to his efficiency and professionalism. The plot unfolds when Vijay's girlfriend, Swapna, stumbles upon crucial evidence that suggests the convicted murderer, Abbas, may be innocent. Intrigued by Swapna's discovery, Vijay decides to embark on a secret investigation while simultaneously defending Abbas during his ongoing trial. As Vijay delves deeper into the case, he unravels a complex web of conspiracy and deceit. However, before Vijay can complete his investigation or present the newfound evidence in court, he finds himself unexpectedly arrested by the police for another murder. This twist further complicates the situation, leaving Swapna and Abbas shocked and desperate to prove Vijay's innocence. Inside the confines of the prison, Vijay faces a hostile environment filled with dangerous criminals and corrupt officials. Despite the odds stacked against him, Vijay perseveres, utilizing his legal expertise and resourcefulness to gather evidence and expose the real culprits. Swapna, driven by unwavering faith in Vijay, works tirelessly on the outside to uncover the truth and clear his name. She unearths crucial witnesses, untangles hidden motives, and battles against powerful forces determined to silence her. The climax of the film revolves around the dramatic courtroom proceedings where Vijay, now defending himself, presents the shocking revelations and irrefutable evidence that not only exonerate Abbas but also expose a deep-rooted conspiracy involving influential individuals. With the truth finally revealed, Vijay emerges victorious, restoring his reputation and bringing the real culprits to justice. The film showcases Vijay's resilience, Swapna's determination, and the triumph of truth in the face of adversity.

Cast

Shatrughan Sinha Shatrughan Prasad Sinha (born 9 December 1945) is an Indian actor and politician. He is a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Asansol (Lok Sabha constituency), Asansol constituency as a member of All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Earlier he ...

as Vijay *

Hema Malini Hema Malini (born 16 October 1948) is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician. She is primarily known for her work in Hindi films. Known for starring in both comic and dramatic roles, she is one of the most popular and successful ...

as Sapna * Ajit as DIG Surendranath *

Shakti Kapoor Shakti Kapoor (born Sunil Kapoor; 3 September 1952) is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Bollywood films. Known for his villainous and comic roles in Hindi films, he has featured in over 600 films. In the 1980s and 1990s, Kapoor teame ...

as Abbas *

Amrish Puri Amrish Puri (22 June 1932 – 12 January 2005) was an Indian actor, who was one of the most notable and important figures in Indian cinema and Theatre. He acted in more than 450 films, established himself as one of the most popular actors ...

as Damodar *

Iftekhar Sayedna Iftekhar Ahmed Sharif (22 February 1924 – 4 March 1995), often mononymously credited as Iftekhar, was an Indian actor who mainly worked in Hindi cinema. He is known for his role as a police officer. Career Iftekhar was born in ...

as Mohammed Riaz *

Urmila Bhatt Urmila Bhatt (1 November 1933 – 22 February 1997) was an actress of Hindi cinema. She started acting in Drama Theatre. She joined Sangeet Kala Academy in Rajkot as a folk dancer and singer. It was during that time that her famous Gujarati dra ...

as Sapna's Mother *

Jagdeep Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jaffrey (29 March 1939 – 8 July 2020), better known by his stage name Jagdeep, was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in more than 400 films. He played Soorma Bhopali in ''Sholay'' (1975), Machchar in ''Purana Mandir ...

as Jaggi * Madhu Malhotra as Neena *

Satyen Kappu Satyendra Kappu (born Satyendra Sharma; also credited as Satyen Kappu; 7 February 1931 – 27 October 2007), was an Indian character actor in Bollywood films. He has acted in 390 films. His most remembered role is Ramlal in the movie ''Sholay'' ...

as Sukhdev Walia * Manik Irani as Montha

Songs

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* 1985 films 1980s Hindi-language films Indian crime thriller films Films directed by Harmesh Malhotra Films scored by Anu Malik 1985 crime thriller films {{crime-thriller-film-stub