Karma
1986 · India · 194 min
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Screenplay
- Sachin Bhowmick
- Producer
- Subhash Ghai
- Music
- Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Cast
What it is about
A former senior police officer runs a prison known for reforming criminals. When a high-profile terrorist leader is transferred to his facility, the situation takes a sharp turn, and the protagonist sets out on an official mission to bring the Black Star organisation to justice. To do so, he gathers three recruits with very different backgrounds, and the story blends action, loyalty and family drama.
How it was made
The film reunites Subhash Ghai and Dilip Kumar, following the success of Vidhaata (1982). It was also the first time Dilip Kumar was paired with the veteran actress Nutan. The ensemble cast includes Sridevi, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher. Sachin Bhowmick wrote the screenplay, Ghai also produced, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed the music. At 194 minutes, it is a large-scale production.
Reception and legacy
It was the top-grossing Indian film of 1986 and the eleventh highest-grossing Bollywood film of the decade. It is usually placed within the Indian action cinema of the 1980s, known for its ensemble of major stars and its mix of military mission and melodrama.
Stills
Trivia
First pairing with Nutan
It was the first time Dilip Kumar and Nutan shared the lead cast, a fact often highlighted when discussing the film.
Box office leader of 1986
It became the top-grossing Indian film of its release year, ahead of other titles of the season.
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