Krantiveer

Based on the 1993 Bombay riots, Krantiveer brought immense critical acclaim as well as commercial success to its lead actor Nana Patekar. This was his first solo hero role after gaining foothold in Bollywood as a formidable villain. His famous dialogue "Yeh Musalman ka khoon yeh Hindu ka khoon ... bataa is mein Musalman ka kaunsa Hindu ka kaunsa!!." struck the right chord with the masses. Indeed, the national integration theme was quite pertinent for those troubled times and the film became a super hit.

The plot revolved around a common man who takes on a local don (Danny) and his politician cronies who instigate communal riots. Dimple Kapadia played a journalist and rape survivor who admires Nana and helps him in his mission. Atul Agnihotri and Mamta Kulkarni had nothing much to do except a couple of unnecessary songs.

Mehul Kumar's treatment was unabashedly raw and volatile like his previous hit 'Tirangaa' (1993). Krantiveer was his last success and he made Mrityudaata (1997) and Kohram (1999) with Amitabh Bachchan later - both box office flops.

Krantiveer made Nana an instant star and public used to mouth his long monologue in the climax while watching the film multiple times in theatre. He was in full form and even grooved to love rap with Bindu (in a cameo). The film won Nana his first and only Best actor Filmfare award.

But today, Krantiveer appears quite loud and dated. It is frequently shown on Zee Cinema but I cant sit through it now. Well, times change and so does the audience taste..

Mehul Kumar's 1994 Box-Office Hit 'Krantiveer' is dark & disturbing. It isn't a a masterpiece though, but its an effective human-drama, that arrests your attention by its brash & brutal story. But, if there is a reason why this film is unmissable, its, without a shed of doubt, Nana Patekar's Astonishing Performance as the righteous/tough hero.

'Krantiveer' is a story about vengeance, love, hatred & racial-discrimination.

'Krantiveer' comes in-tact with some masterful, hard-hitting dialogue, that leave a terrific impact. Mehul Kumar's Direction is appropriate. Cinematography is perfect. Editing is sharp.

Nana Patekar left me astonished with his National-Award Winning Performance. The Actor takes an unforgettable turn & performs fearlessly from start to end. Its a performance, that deserves to be watched & respected! He's the soul of 'Krantiveer'.

On the whole, 'Krantiveer' is an effective film, along-with a performance that's utterly unforgettable.

Mehul Kumar's 1994 drama about the importance of battling social injustice stars Nana Patekar as Pratap, a decent but lazy man unwilling to fight for anyone's cause but his own. He is finally roused to action by a fiery reporter named Megha (Dimple Kapadia) and by the cruelty of a ruthless, exploitative businessman named Yograj (Tinnue Anand). This movie is the most talented scripture I have ever seen. This movie also starring in Mamta, Atul & Danny. The movie features one of the best direction that I have ever seen. This movie is so interesting that I watched it more than 20 times. All the actors must have take there time in making this film.

This movie worth National award. Nana's acting performance in this movie is excellent. Story,plot revolves around the tensions created by politics in India.

If you ignore the typical Bollywood's over dramatization, this movie depicts the close happenings of real world elections during 90's.

Both direction and acting are brilliant. Nana's, Jackie's acting are the finest of both their careers. Dimple Kapadia has also depicted Character in an finest way possible.

Movie clearly tries to show the Political control over the media for monitory gains. This movie is of a great message to society.

Krantiveer is an action crime film directed by Mehul Kumar. The film stars Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia, Atul Agnihotri, Mamta Kulkarni, Danny Denzongpa and Paresh Rawal.

A Juvenile disowned by his family and adopted by a miserly landlord vows to take revenge when the landlord gets killed.

Krantiveer which is now considered as one of the cult films of Indian cinema will always be remembered for the great dialogues by Nana Patekar and superb acting by all the characters. The film which was a blockbuster upon its release raises the issue of common man such as corruption, religious polarization effectively.

The plot of the film is good and execution is also good. I have read few comments in which the viewers are going gaga for the film and declaring the film as a masterpiece but in my opinion the film is decently entertaining and decently made and can't be considered as masterpiece.

The screenplay of the film is good and keep the viewers hooked to the screen, the only distraction could be the songs which comes from no where although Most of the songs were popular at the time of release of the film but now could be distraction for few viewers.

Acting is good and this film became a milestone film in the acting career of Nana Patekar, apart from Nana Patekar, Dimple kapadia, Danny and Paresh Rawal were also equally impressive. Mamta Kulkarni and Atul Agnihotri were there is the film just to dance and sing songs. Climax of the film is superb and the most powerful part of the film.

Overall a good film and one of the most important film for Nana Patekar who surely deserves an applause for this film.