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Jalwa

  • 1987
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
216
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Jalwa (1987)
ActionComedyCrimeThriller

Kapil's brother dies from drugs, prompting him to join police. His friend Albert is killed in Goa. Kapil travels there, faces local police opposition. He goes rogue, evading authorities and ... Read allKapil's brother dies from drugs, prompting him to join police. His friend Albert is killed in Goa. Kapil travels there, faces local police opposition. He goes rogue, evading authorities and goons, to uncover truth behind Albert's death.Kapil's brother dies from drugs, prompting him to join police. His friend Albert is killed in Goa. Kapil travels there, faces local police opposition. He goes rogue, evading authorities and goons, to uncover truth behind Albert's death.

  • Director
    • Pankaj Parashar
  • Writers
    • Gul Anand
    • Rajesh Majumdar
    • Kamlesh Pandey
  • Stars
    • Naseeruddin Shah
    • Archana Puran Singh
    • Tejeshwar Singh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    216
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Pankaj Parashar
    • Writers
      • Gul Anand
      • Rajesh Majumdar
      • Kamlesh Pandey
    • Stars
      • Naseeruddin Shah
      • Archana Puran Singh
      • Tejeshwar Singh
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah
    • Inspector Kapil
    Archana Puran Singh
    Archana Puran Singh
    • Jojo…
    Tejeshwar Singh
    • Deen Dayal…
    Saeed Jaffrey
    Saeed Jaffrey
    • SP Yakub Saeed
    Satish Kaushik
    Satish Kaushik
    • Sub Inspector Ramu Ghadiali
    Akash Khurana
    Akash Khurana
    • Sub Inspector Hosi Wadia
    Kamini Kaushal
    Kamini Kaushal
    • Kapil's Mother
    Pankaj Kapur
    Pankaj Kapur
    • Albert Pinto
    Rohini Hattangadi
    Rohini Hattangadi
    • Sribaby
    Dalip Tahil
    Dalip Tahil
    • Champ
    Brahmachari
    Brahmachari
    • Mohan Joshi
    A.K. Hangal
    A.K. Hangal
    • Jojo's Father
    Cyrus Broacha
    Cyrus Broacha
    • Suresh
    Johny Lever
    Johny Lever
    • Moorthy
    • (as Johnny Lever)
    Javed Khan Amrohi
    Javed Khan Amrohi
    • Taxi Driver
    • (as Javed Khan)
    Remo Fernandes
    Remo Fernandes
    • Remo
    Rajesh Puri
    Rajesh Puri
    • Pandit Om Sharan
    Naseer Mehdi
    • Bunty
    • Director
      • Pankaj Parashar
    • Writers
      • Gul Anand
      • Rajesh Majumdar
      • Kamlesh Pandey
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    desiensus

    Indian adaptation of Beverly Hills Cop

    Imagine a freshly beefed-up Nasaruddin Shah as Eddie Murphy. Jalwa is a direct copy of the original but with a significant twist, Archana Puran Singh becomes the protagonist's love interest (the reason why Eddie Murphy appears without a love interest in the original is a discussion for another day). Amitaph Bachan appears in a cameo role playing himself. Murphy's visit from Detroit to LA is imitated by Shah going from Bombay to Goa. The cinematography is striking and the songs are passable. Shah proves that he is comfortable in the commercial format, which Singh shows the inadequacies of a novice.
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    Movie ahead of it's time

    Every single minute of the movie is enjoyable. Watched during my childhood days, it was recommended by my brother to watch this movie and till date it is one of my favorite. Songs were brilliant and goes with the theme of movie. Johny lever's comedy was amazing. If you love thrillers with good action and loads of comic moments, then don't miss this movie. Title track of the movie is one of the best from Remo and was remade several times in past. All in all a good enjoyable timepass movie. Don't miss at all

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    • Trivia
      First leading role of Naseeruddin Shah in mainstream cinema.
    • Connections
      References Nadiya Ke Paar (1948)
    • Soundtracks
      Dekho! Dekho! Yeh hai Jalwa
      Remo Fernandez

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 23, 1987 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Production company
      • P.L.A. Productions
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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