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Mr. India

  • 1987
  • 2h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
18K
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Mr. India (1987)
SuperheroActionComedyDramaFamilyMusicalSci-Fi

A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of Indi... Read allA poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.

  • Director
    • Shekhar Kapur
  • Writers
    • Javed Akhtar
    • Salim Khan
  • Stars
    • Anil Kapoor
    • Sridevi
    • Amrish Puri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shekhar Kapur
    • Writers
      • Javed Akhtar
      • Salim Khan
    • Stars
      • Anil Kapoor
      • Sridevi
      • Amrish Puri
    • 27User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Anil Kapoor
    Anil Kapoor
    • Arun Verma…
    Sridevi
    Sridevi
    • Seema Sohni
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Mogambo
    Satish Kaushik
    Satish Kaushik
    • Calendar
    Annu Kapoor
    Annu Kapoor
    • Mr. Gaitonde (Editor)
    Ajit Vachani
    Ajit Vachani
    • Teja
    Sharat Saxena
    Sharat Saxena
    • Daaga
    Ashok Kumar
    Ashok Kumar
    • Prof. Sinha
    Bob Christo
    Bob Christo
    • Mr. Wolcott
    Ramesh Deo
    Ramesh Deo
    • Police Inspector
    Karan Nath
    Karan Nath
    Yunus Parvez
    Yunus Parvez
    • Maniklal
    Harish Patel
    Harish Patel
    • Roopchand
    Venus Pujari
    • Orphan
    Tapan Shah
    • Orphan
    Aftab Shivdasani
    Aftab Shivdasani
    • Orphan
    Gurbachan Singh
    Gurbachan Singh
    • Captain Zorro
    • (as Gurbachchan Singh)
    Anjan Srivastav
    Anjan Srivastav
    • Baburam
    • Director
      • Shekhar Kapur
    • Writers
      • Javed Akhtar
      • Salim Khan
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    jahangirhussain74

    The best villain the world has ever seen!

    "Mogambo Khush Hua" is the signature line of the villain Mogambo played by Amrish Puri in the classic "Mr. India". I must say, Mogambo is a kind of villain which will remain immortal in every hearts. Amrish Puri displays the act of villainy with perfection. He shows the required amount of menace and that helps to make his character a classic. Apparently, this movie is not about Mogambo. It's about "Mr. India" played by Anil Kapoor who has inherited a magical watch from his father with which he can become invisible. But here, the hero is overshadowed by the villain. Anil Kapoor does his job pretty well and I guess no actor would've been able to pull off that role with aplomb like him. Sridevi is truly the devi of India. Her "Hawa Hawaii" dance number is also the highlight of "Mr. India" and she was also likable as a reporter. Like most of her movies, Sridevi gets her comic timings and the scene where she disguises as Charlie Chaplin is hilarious! "Mr. India" is one of the best movies of Bollywood as it created an immortal villain by the name of Mogambo. Every kid in India is scared of the name "Mogambo" and every mothers use this name to lure their children to sleep in India. What an impression! The only thing I didn't like about this movie is the scene where the little girl dies in a bomb explosion. This scene was unnecessary and made the film quite heavy. Barring this scene, almost all the scenes are memorable and are worth repeat-viewing. I rate it 9/10.
    10Pratik112

    Excellent

    "Mugambo Kush Hua (Mugambo is pleased," is the famous line that was repeated several times by the late Amrish Puri in this 1980's classic movie. The movie stars Anil Kapoor as "Mr India," who can turn invisible when he needs to fight against the villain, Mugambo, but has to be very careful of "red light" at all times, Sri Devi as journalist who believes that Mr India exists and tries to find him, Satish Kaushik, as Anil Kapoor's friend "Calendar," who helps him to look after a bunch of orphaned children, one of which is none other than Aftab Shivdasani, now a Bollywood heartthrob. The movie itself is a science fiction, which was first for its type from Bollywood and what has made it even more memorable was the special effects used by the director, Boney Kapoor. The songs and the music are also very memorable and especially: "Hum Karte Hai Pyar Mr. India Se (I Love Mr India), "Hawa Hawaii," and not to mention the seductive song by the late Kishore Kumar, "I Love You," which enabled him to receive a film fare award for the best song.

    Conclusion: Excellent movie which can be enjoyed with your family. Watchout for the re - make of this movie.
    9lady007

    One of the only Indian movies worth watching.

    In the fast growing world of Indian cinema, it's hard to find a good, family movie. Thankfully, Mr. India fitted and continues to fit this category with great humor, romance, and is overall the only good Indian movie I've seen. It's funny and doesn't include submissive women, hostile violence but is made for the entire family and is definitely worth watching. And, it has English subtitles =)
    9mrugesh_thaker

    The most complete movie ever made.

    I am yet to see a movie which has Sci-Fi, Comedy, Romance, Music, Action, Drama and Patriotism in it. This film excels in every department. Anil Kapoor and Sridevi are great in their parts. Amrish Puri has an unforgettable role as Mogambo.

    THIS ONE IS A MUST WATCH. THE BEST OF BOLLYWOOD.
    ashishvashisht

    The Indian family version of 'The Invisible Man'

    From the film industry which releases the largest number of movies in the world (more than Hollywood can even dream!), Mr. India was the perfect mix of dreams and reality. On the one hand is Arun, the caretaker of orphans, trying to have a living for everyone out of his non-existent income, and on the other is Mocambo (or Mogambo), the villain who wants to destroy India and take over control.

    Things change for Arun when he discovers a secret to become invisible. The magic band does wonders for his love life and comes in handy to do good for the humanity.. fighting the bad guys and ultimately saving the world!

    Mr. India can be described as the 'Indian twist' to 'The Invisible Man', where the hero can never do anything bad. Shekhar Kapoor (The Director) has done a good job in mixing adventure, comedy, drama and romance, while retaining the original flavor of the 'good old' Indian film musical. Overall, a delight to watch!

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    • Trivia
      Amitabh Bachchan was offered to play the role of Mr India but he declined as he was into politics and was not doing many movies. Shekar Kapur wanted Anupam Kher to play the role of Mogambo but then switched to Amrish Puri as he wanted someone who looked scary.
    • Goofs
      There is a continuity error while is talking with Anil Kapoor on the sea beach (time approx 1h38m02s). You will see that Sridevi is wearing a rectangular yellow-white earring. In the next shoot the earring is replaced by a circular yellow earring.
    • Quotes

      Mogambo: Mogambo is pleased.

    • Connections
      Featured in Salaam Bombay! (1988)

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1987 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Mr. India - Der unsichtbare Held
    • Production company
      • Narsimha Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 59m(179 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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