Kaalia film (1997-movie) : Hindi Film

Kaalia film

"Kaalia" is a Hindi language film directed by Tinnu Anand and released in 1997. The film starred Mithun Chakraborty in the lead role, along with Dipti Bhatnagar, Seema Vaz, and Mukesh Rishi in supporting roles. 

The film's story revolves around Kaalia, a young man who becomes a gangster after being wronged by society and seeks revenge against those who have harmed him and his loved ones. The film was a commercial success and is remembered for its action sequences and Mithun Chakraborty's performance.

• Directer : T. L. V. Prasad
• Producer : Sunil Bohra
• Writter : T. L. V. Prasad,Aadesh K. Arjun
• Starring : Mithun Chakraborty,Dipti Bhatnagar,Sheeba,Kiran Kumar,Johnny Lever,Raza Murad,Mukesh Rishi
• Music : Anand Raj Anand
• Cinematography : Navkant
• Edited : Shyam Mukherjee
• Production company : S.m.t. Roopvati Bohra
• Release date : 28 March 1997
• Running time : 145 min.
• Language : Hindi

Story of the film:

The story of "Kaalia" revolves around the eponymous character Kaalia, a young man who lives with his mother in a small village. Kaalia is an honest and hardworking person who dreams of making a better life for himself and his family. However, he is wrongfully accused of a crime and is forced to flee the village.

In his quest for justice, Kaalia travels to the city where he meets a kind-hearted man named Raja (played by Kiran Kumar), who takes him under his wing and helps him find work. Kaalia also meets a beautiful young woman named Tina (played by Dipti Bhatnagar), whom he falls in love with.

However, Kaalia's past catches up with him when he is once again framed for a crime. This time, he is sent to prison, where he meets a notorious gangster named Bahadur Singh (played by Mukesh Rishi). Bahadur Singh sees potential in Kaalia and offers him a job as his right-hand man.

Kaalia accepts the offer and begins working for Bahadur Singh, eventually becoming a feared and powerful gangster himself. However, he never forgets his true purpose, which is to seek justice for the wrongs that have been done to him and his loved ones.

The rest of the film follows Kaalia's journey as he takes on the corrupt forces of society and seeks to set things right. The film features a number of action-packed sequences and culminates in a dramatic finale, where Kaalia finally achieves his goals and triumphs over his enemies.

Star Cast of the film:

The star cast of the Hindi film "Kaalia" (1997) includes:

• Mithun Chakraborty as Kaalia
• Dipti Bhatnagar as Tina
• Seema Vaz as Kaalia's mother
• Mukesh Rishi as Bahadur Singh
• Johnny Lever as Johnny
• Kiran Kumar as Raja
• Ishtiaq Arif Khan as Babloo
• Vishwajeet Pradhan as Vishwa
• Himani Shivpuri as Shanta
• Gavin Packard as Packard
• Alok Nath as Judge
• Jaspal Bhatti as Minister
• Anil Nagrath as Jailor

Music / Songs:

The music for the Hindi film "Kaalia" (1997) was composed by Anand Raj Anand, while the lyrics were penned by Dev Kohli. The soundtrack album features 7 songs, which were performed by a range of singers. 

• "Sara Shehar Aaj Jaagega"..............Singer is Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
• "Sara Shehar Aaj Jaagega (Sad)"...........Singer is Kumar Sanu
• "Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai".......................Singer is Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu
• "Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai (Sad)"........... Kumar Sanu(Singer)
• "Rab Se Sajan Se"........................ Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan((Singer)
• "Dil To Dete Nahin".......................Singer is Kumar Sanu and Poornima
• "Mehndi Mehndi"............................Singer is Jaspinder Narula and Alka Yagnik

The song "Jahan Teri Yeh Nazar Hai" became particularly popular and is still remembered by many Bollywood music fans.

Review of the Film:

"Kaalia" (1997) received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some appreciated Mithun Chakraborty's performance and the film's action sequences, others found the plot to be predictable and cliched.

On the positive side, Mithun Chakraborty's portrayal of Kaalia was widely praised for its intensity and emotional depth. The film's action sequences were also well-received by audiences, who enjoyed the fast-paced and thrilling fights.

However, many critics found the plot to be formulaic and predictable, with little originality or nuance. Some also felt that the film's treatment of violence and crime was problematic, and that it glorified the actions of its gangster protagonist.

Overall, "Kaalia" is a film that will appeal to fans of Mithun Chakraborty and action movies. However, it may not be suitable for those who are looking for a more nuanced or thought-provoking story.

Box office Collection:

The box office collection figures for "Kaalia" (1997) are not widely available, but the film is generally considered to have been a moderate success. Mithun Chakraborty was a popular actor at the time, and the film's action-packed storyline and catchy songs helped it to attract audiences in many parts of India.

While "Kaalia" may not have broken any box office records, it did well enough to cement Mithun Chakraborty's status as one of the most bankable stars of the 1990s. The film also contributed to the ongoing popularity of the action movie genre in Hindi cinema, which remains a staple of Bollywood to this day.