Jallaad

Jallaad presents Mithun Chakraborty at his most unique, and that's why I wish the film was better. In many ways, Jallaad is a B-grade movie, but it's an entertainer, and no film starring Chakraborty is a complete waste because his presence is always forceful. Director Prasad does his best - the songs are well shot, the development of the story is passable, and the film would be quite watchable for fans of Hindi films, despite the regular absurdities. A slightly aging Mithun plays two roles, that of a father and his illegitimate son. While the role of the son is a pretty common role and a sort of replica of his many parts in previous films, it is the role of the evil, sadistic father that offers this star-actor an opportunity to showcase his thespian talent. And what a talent it is. The way he transforms into that character is beyond words - the look in his eyes, the tiny gestures, the cynical smile, the body language, and the voice - there isn't a false note and the attention to detail is astounding. Sadly, the film doesn't quite live up to his work, but he rises above it so kudos to him for that.

Jallad review :

Mithun Chakraborty, an excellent actor that he is, could rise above any godamn script to make an entertaining film. A thrice National award winner, Mithunda gave another winning performance in Jallad (1995) which fetched him the Filmfare award for Best villain.

Before a few of you start sniggering about Mithunda, I would advise you to please watch his Mrigayaa (1976), Tahader Katha (1992) and Swami Vivekananda (1998) to understand what a great actor he is!!

Anyway, Jallad was a part of Mithun's mid 90s Ooty phase where he made some three dozen odd films in span of five years all directed by TLV Prasad. This was the best amongst them all and featured Prabhuji (Thats how Mithun is still referred to in North India interiors which formed the loyal market for his Ooty products. Prabhuji, by the way, means God) in a double role of baap-beta.

As Baap, Prabhuji is called Amavas, an opportunist, who uses a fellow politician Kader Khan to win the local election and renames himself Vijay Bahadur Kunwar. He also marries the much older Moushumi Chatterjee while deserting his pregnant girlfriend Madhoo.

In a world class ham scene, Madhoo gives birth to Amavas' child while arguing with Bhagwaan in typical Amitabh Bachchan style. Phew! Anyway, beta grows up to be a cop and stiff opponent to baap's nefarious activities. The voluptuous Rambha forms the love and lust interest of both son and father respectively.

The baap beta confrontation scene is the film's highlight :

"Arre paida hi hona tha, to apni maa ki shakal leke paida hota, humri kahe lee?" asks baap Mithun.

"Main tere paapo ka saans leta saboot hoon", the son Mithun retorts..

Quite naturally, there is nothing in Jallad other than Prabhuji Mithunda and his villainous act is simply brilliant. Whether ordering a riot for political gains or gyrating to Sonu Walia's item number, Mithun Chakraborty is first rate. The film is not.

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

I just saw this film and thought i'll find out what people say about this film on IMDb. Guess what, NOTHING AT ALL!! Mithun in a totally convincing double role plays the main villain Amavas and the son Shakti who is an inspector. What can i say?, This film has everything action, romance, great storyline, great songs, the background score every time they show the villain Amavas (Mithun) is slightly chilling yet tense which totally adds to the quality of the film. And also the great Mithunda is in his best role ever for which he even won a film fare award 1995 (best villain). This is the only film directed by T.L.V Prasad that is actually brilliant (its also the only one to receive an award & some critical acclaim), he tried recreating the magic of Jallaad in his other 20+ films with Mithun but they weren't this good. Trust me, this double role is not like the one mithun played in the boring "Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan"(1991) which is a copy of Amitabh/Dilip kumar film "Shakti". People think that Mithuns films like Surakshaa, Wardaat, disco dancer and commando (amongst others) are his best. There are good but are in no way up to the standard of this film. This film is an action film too but not those brainless ones that mithun made in the 80s and 90s, This one actually has a brilliant storyline which touches on politics, childhood abandonment, hatred and ultimately revenge. BOTTOM LINE:- Watch this entertaining film and you'll enjoy it, GUARANTEED!!!.

Too many plot holes and unnecessary scenes. Otherwise, good direction, good editing. Mithun as his best. Every actors did well. Chinai chun chun is good music, my childhood one. Overall not a bad one.

I've seen Jallad many times, and I have enjoyed the film every time I watched it. Mithun, The Legend Of Indian Cinema delivers a performance of a lifetime, In fact he won a Filmfare and Star Screen awards for Best Vllain.

Mithun is a superb actor, his energy and style is untouchable. Jallad is a superb film.

Don't miss Jallad, watch it for its interesting storyline and the award winning performance by Mithun. Jallad was a huge hit at the box office, when it had released in 1995. The film is a must watch, watch for the Milestone called Mithun.