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Sau Crore (1991)
4/10
Dev Saheb's usual forgettable Action Drama!
19 December 2023
By the 1980s, Dev Saheb had lost his cinematic enchantment. His film style had become absolutely stale by the 1990s. But one thing that makes Dev Saheb's films special is the unconventional subject matter of those films. Be it a film made on corruption in cricket (Awwal Number) or the story of a Professer Father who taking revenge from his daughter's rapist (Hum Naujawan). Dev Saheb was making a film every time with a new subject. Sau Crore, inspired on a true incident, was likewise an offbeat film. The film is based on the life of Indian badminton player Syed Modi, who was shot dead on 28 July 1988 as he was exited the K. D. Singh Babu Stadium, Lucknow after a practice session. The subject matter of the film was very controversial. But Dev Saheb had his own style. Despite the fact that it is based on a genuine story, the film lacks soul.

Raj and Kamlesh are in love. When Raj and Kamlesh's love story reaches the level of marriage, it devolves into conflicts, infidelity, and suspicion. Somnath, a politician, is head over heels in love with Kamlesh. Raj dislikes the fact that Somnath is ever spotted around Kamlesh. One day Raj is murdered on the road in broad daylight. Everyone is suspicious of Somnath, because his love for Kamlesh is well known. Minister Mohan Bhai summons CBI Director Kumar Prashant to ascertain the truth. When Kumar takes on the case, things start to get interesting. Kumar gradually gets closer to the truth, but suddenly things take a dramatic turn.

Will Kumar be successful in uncovering the truth? Did Somnath kill Raj to get Kamlesh or has he become the victim of some big conspiracy? You'll have to watch the movie to find out the answers to all of these questions.

The film's weak plot and shoddy direction make it appear extremely mediocre while having a compelling story. When it came to acting, only Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher stood out. Dev Saheb is okay. Ananya Mukherjee, Raman, and Fatima were let down by their shoddy performance. The movie's soundtrack was likewise dull and uninteresting.
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Sheesha (1986)
7/10
Another good film by Basu Chatterjee...
2 September 2023
I had never heard of this film before seeing it on YouTube. Basu Chatterjee, who has directed numerous great films for Indian cinema, directed the movie. This film lacks the flare of his earlier work, yet it is still worth seeing. Everyone in the film gives excellent performances, but Mithun Chakraborty's steals the show. Mallika and Moon-Moon's work is also excellent. The film addresses a serious subject.

Dinesh (Mithun) is a successful CEO of a pharma company who takes his job extremely seriously. He adores his wife Manisha (Moon Moon Sen) and lives a happy life. Dinesh is arrested one day for attempting to rape his office receptionist, Poonam (Mallika Sarabhai). Dinesh and Manisha's marriage suffers a setback. But then Manisha vows that she will do whatever she can to help Dinesh. Dinesh's friend Ashok is a well-known lawyer who helps them in this tough time.

Is Dinesh truly guilty, or has a plot been created against him?

The film conveyed a very important message. The film may have been better, but it is still extremely nice despite its weak plot. Mithun did an excellent job with his serious acting, while Mallika did an excellent job with her sensual gestures.
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Bhayaanak (1979)
3/10
Neither a horror nor a thriller-mystery...
31 August 2023
This horror movie is a mediocre production that is styled after the same old horror movies. The same mansion, the eerie background music, the forest, and the circling eagles and falcons all recur. Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjitha, and Neelu Phule are the main actors. Except Mithun, no one impresses with their acting. A seasoned artist like Neelu Phule has been wasted. Ranjeeta is playing a kind of guest role. Reena Roy has been roped in for only one song. Actors like Ranjan Garewal, Sadu Meher, Om Shivpuri, Chandrashekar & Jagdish Raj failed to impress with their roles.

The movie's plot is solid, but the terrible storyline and direction made it into a headache.

The movie is neither a horror nor a thriller-mystery.
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