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Karma

  • 1986
  • Not Rated
  • 3h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.5K
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Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, and Naseeruddin Shah in Karma (1986)
ActionAdventureDramaThriller

Jailer Vishwa trains three death row inmates to hunt down escaped terrorist Michael, who killed his grandchildren.Jailer Vishwa trains three death row inmates to hunt down escaped terrorist Michael, who killed his grandchildren.Jailer Vishwa trains three death row inmates to hunt down escaped terrorist Michael, who killed his grandchildren.

  • Director
    • Subhash Ghai
  • Writers
    • Sachin Bhowmick
    • Subhash Ghai
    • Kader Khan
  • Stars
    • Dilip Kumar
    • Nutan
    • Naseeruddin Shah
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writers
      • Sachin Bhowmick
      • Subhash Ghai
      • Kader Khan
    • Stars
      • Dilip Kumar
      • Nutan
      • Naseeruddin Shah
    • 17User reviews
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    Dilip Kumar
    Dilip Kumar
    • Vishwa Pratap Singh aka Rana (Dada Thakur)
    Nutan
    Nutan
    • Rukmini Vishwa Pratap Singh
    Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah
    • Khairuddin Kisti
    Jackie Shroff
    Jackie Shroff
    • Baiju Thakur
    Anil Kapoor
    Anil Kapoor
    • Johnny…
    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Dr. Michael Dang
    Sridevi
    Sridevi
    • Radha
    Poonam Dhillon
    Poonam Dhillon
    • Tulsi
    Kaikala Satyanarayana
    Kaikala Satyanarayana
    • Tit Tam Tittu
    Tom Alter
    Tom Alter
    • Rexson
    Beena Banerjee
    Beena Banerjee
    • Sunil's wife
    Bindu Desai
    Bindu Desai
    • Tulsi's Chachi
    • (as Bindu)
    Dan Dhanoa
    Dan Dhanoa
    • Indian Prisoner in BSO jail
    C.S. Dubey
    C.S. Dubey
    Subhash Ghai
    Subhash Ghai
    • Pedestrian with bicyle on his shoulder
    Leena Gupta
    Jugal Hansraj
    Jugal Hansraj
    • Rana's youngest and the only surviving son (Child Artiste)
    Manik Irani
    Manik Irani
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writers
      • Sachin Bhowmick
      • Subhash Ghai
      • Kader Khan
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    9TriNitroToluene

    existenz-6

    Discount comments by existenz-6: He merely wanted to see an exact replication of Hollywood cinema, and he's disappointed the *Indian* film had any roots other than his own. If you're used to conventional western cinema, and that's all you want to see, you simply aren't going to like this movie! If you fall into that category, and yet (for some inexplicable reason) you still want to see a bollywood flick you're going to want to check out the more recent ones (something by Ram Gopal Varma, perhaps). They're much more "westernized". That said, Karma is one of the greats of the 80's. It has comedy, action, tragedy, and excellent acting. Dillip Kumar, as usual, plays his role well. A. Kheir steals the show as Dr. Deng, there was something so morbidly dark about the look on his face when Dillip Kumar's character slaps him, he suddenly transforms from a comical amusement into a character to be taken dead seriously. He remains so for the rest of the movie. As cinema in the 80s was, there are a few shoddy moments in transference from humor to tragedy. If you can deal with that roller-coaster, and the fact that bollywood flicks don't pack budgets comparable to Hollywood, you may want to give this movie a peak!
    9sauravjoshi85

    A typical entertaining masala film

    Karma is a Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai. The film stars Late Dilip Kumar, Late Nutan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Late Sridevi, Poonam Dhillon, Late Satyanarayana Kaikala, Late Dara Singh, Shakti Kapoor and Anupam Kher.

    A terrorist kills a jailer's family to avenge his insult. The jailer recruits three death-row prisoners to assist him to get the revenge from the terrorist.

    The film loosely inspired from the Indian classic 'Do Aankhen Barah Haath' is a treat to watch. This film can rightly be called as typical masala film with lots of action, decent music and a some comedy. The film will entertain you completely and despite of its long length which is close to 3 hours you'll not find disconnected from the film.

    The plot of the film is good and the execution is superb, the screenplay of the film is gripping and will keep you hooked to the scene throughout.

    Acting is superb and everyone was terrific in their respective performances be it Dilip Sahab, Nutan, Anil, Jackie, Nasir, Poonam Dhillon or Sridevi but the most impressive of them all was Anupam Kher who was very impressive in his negative role and almost steals the show.

    The music of the film is decent and the title song is still very much popular. One of the greatest film of Indian cinema and a must watch.
    10rajputshri

    Anil kapoor work excellent infront of dilip kumar and senior actors

    Many many blockbuster send superhit movies anil kapoor excellent actor like sunny deol Real superstar of anil kapoor Blockbuster and Superhit movies 1)Ram lakhan 1989 2)Tejab 1988 3)Mr india 1987 4)Judai 1997 6)1942 a love story 1994 7)Beta 1992 8)meri jung 1985 9)karma 1986 10)joshile 1989 11)Lamhe 1990 12)deewana mastana 1997 13)Ladla 1994 14)ghar wali bahar wali 1998 15)loafer 1996 16)pukar 2001 17) Nayak 2001 18)Mashaal 1985 19) kaala bazar 1987 20) Benam badshah 1994 21) Welcome 22) No entry 23) Parinda 1988 24) Taal 2004 Many blockbuster and Superhit movies anil kapoor Done work superstar in Hindi I like it.
    9Li_85

    Great Entertaining movie

    Karma is a great entertaining movie from Subash Ghai. Subash has given us some great films like Khal Nayak, Karz and Hero. Karma tells the story of Dilip Kumar, a Prison Jailer who unfortunately has the responsibility of holding Terrorist Anupom Kher. Anupom Kher escapes and is responsible for the massacre of Dilips family. Dilip then decides to lead a secret mission, with the help of three death row convicts. The storyline is similar to many Bollywood Films like the Classic Sholay. Karma is still a good version packed with comedy and action. Dilip Kumar gives a great performance and is Bollywoods Best Actor before Amitabh took over in the early 70s. Jackie Shroff is Good Anil Kapoor provides most of the comedy in a superb performance. Naseerudin Shah is the silent Hero in a above average performance. Sridevi is my old time favourite actress in a good performance. Poonam has a small role. Anupom Kher had a fantastic opportunity to portray a Villain role as the iconic bollywood baddie Deng, and delivers a OK performance, personally I think he doesn't suit as a villain, I did not find him evil enough, not as menacing as amrish puri or Danny who would of been a better choice.
    8Ibuk

    The best remake of Sholay

    There have been many remakes of Sholay,Karma,Farishtay, Mela,Chinagate,Army and many more I were so forgettable I can't even remember them at the moment. Out of all of these the remake that stands out is Subhash Ghai's Karma. The reason for that is that it is the only decent remake of Sholay. The plot involves Policeman(Dilip Kumar) whose family is gunned down by Dr Deng(Anupum Kher). Dilip Kumar enlists the help of the three heroes(Naseer Uddin Shah,Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff)to help kill Dr Deng. Whilst Dilip Kumar is no match for the great Sanjeev Kumar he does portray his role very well, it's a shame that the same cannot be said for Anupum Kher who I thought was rather bad. The songs,as per usual in a Ghai production were fantastic, in particular Dil diya hai jaan bhi jenge. Another thing I also liked was the unexpected death to one of the heroes(I won't say which one, find out for yourself). The only real complaint I have of Karma is that it is slightly uneven, throughout most of the movie there is hardly any action then in the last thirty minutes it becomes an absolute bloodbath. Karma was made in 1986 at a time where Subhash Ghai could do no wrong,Meri Jung,Hero,Karz, he even went on to make movies like Ram Lakhan and Saudgar. After that he seems to have lost his touch,Pardes I thought was average,Taal I think is rather overrated, Yaadein was trash,Kisna was a real bore. I have not mentioned his latest Yuvraaj because after Kisna I have completely given up on him ever making a decent movie again and therefore didn't see it but from the comments I have read about it I can only assume it is rather bad. Please Mr Ghai prove me wrong and give me a masterpiece with your next movie and reestablish your status as a genius of Bollywood movies.

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    • Trivia
      Subhash Ghai's original choice for the villain's role (Dr. Dang) was Amrish Puri, but the film-maker opted for Anupam Kher instead. Reason: "Amrish has been killed so many times on screen earlier that people wouldn't be interested in watching him get killed yet again," Ghai had revealed then.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Musafir (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Karma (Introduction)
      Sung by Dilip Kumar

      Composed by Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar and Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma (as Laxmikant - Pyarelal)

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    • Release date
      • August 8, 1986 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Watch Karma movie on ZEE5
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Карма
    • Production company
      • Mukta Arts
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 13 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • 6-Track Stereo
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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