[go: up one dir, main page]

    Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Khal Nayak

  • 1993
  • Not Rated
  • 3h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
4K
YOUR RATING
Madhuri Dixit, Sanjay Dutt, and Jackie Shroff in Khal Nayak (1993)
ActionAdventureCrimeDramaThriller

A prison guard goes undercover as a dancer to try and recapture an escaped criminal and restore her police inspector boyfriend's reputation.A prison guard goes undercover as a dancer to try and recapture an escaped criminal and restore her police inspector boyfriend's reputation.A prison guard goes undercover as a dancer to try and recapture an escaped criminal and restore her police inspector boyfriend's reputation.

  • Director
    • Subhash Ghai
  • Writers
    • Subhash Ghai
    • Ram Kelkar
    • Kamlesh Pandey
  • Stars
    • Sanjay Dutt
    • Madhuri Dixit
    • Jackie Shroff
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writers
      • Subhash Ghai
      • Ram Kelkar
      • Kamlesh Pandey
    • Stars
      • Sanjay Dutt
      • Madhuri Dixit
      • Jackie Shroff
    • 23User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

    Photos63

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 57
    View Poster

    Top cast53

    Edit
    Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt
    • Balaram Prasad 'Ballu'
    Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit
    • Ganga (Gangotri Devi)
    Jackie Shroff
    Jackie Shroff
    • Inspector Ram Kumar Sinha
    Rakhee Gulzar
    Rakhee Gulzar
    • Aarti Prasad
    • (as Raakhee)
    Anupam Kher
    Anupam Kher
    • Ishwar Girdhar Pandey (jailor)
    Ramya Krishnan
    Ramya Krishnan
    • Ballu's Mistress
    • (as Ramya Krishna)
    Pramod Moutho
    Pramod Moutho
    • Roshan Mahanta
    • (as Pramod Muthu)
    Sushmita Mukherjee
    Sushmita Mukherjee
    • Mrs. Pandey
    A.K. Hangal
    A.K. Hangal
    • Shaukat Bhai
    Neena Gupta
    Neena Gupta
    • Champa Didi
    Mangal Dhillon
    Mangal Dhillon
    • Iqbal
    Ali Asgar
    Ali Asgar
    • Munna
    • (as Ali Asghar)
    Sudhir Dalvi
    Sudhir Dalvi
    • Teacher (in song "O Maa, Tujhe Salam")
    Ahmad Ansari
    Arun Bali
    Arun Bali
    • Commissioner
    Anand Balraj
    Anand Balraj
    • Inspector Sudhakar
    Banjara
    Balli Grover
    • Director
      • Subhash Ghai
    • Writers
      • Subhash Ghai
      • Ram Kelkar
      • Kamlesh Pandey
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews23

    7.14K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    5SumanShakya

    Stylish and lavishly filmed but hollow in terms of story...

    The success of "Khal Nayak" was accredited for the arrest of Sanjay Dutt and the controversial song "Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai." Besides, its success depicts the 90s taste of formulaic gimmicks and item numbers for which the film became one of the blockbusters of the decade.

    The film shows the signature style of Subash Ghai in capturing the long shots and use of vivid colors on the screen, familiar from "Hero," "Karma" or "Saudagar." However, the specialty of the film is limited to technical expertise of Subash Ghai in filming the locations. In terms of narration and character development, it' a let down. The film plays somewhat like a stage play with the characters lacking a veracity, including a very superficial role of Madhuri Dixit, which is far surpassed by the roles of Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt who bring freshness to the screen. The story is very superficial and the narration incoherent which leaves all the impact of the film as soon as it ends.

    Rating: 1 star out of 4.
    10jmorrissey

    Awesome

    This movie is one of the best movies I've ever seen in my entire life. It's got everything and a bag of chips. I'm not kidding, if you like drama and music you should definitely not just see this but buy it as well.

    It also has a really good message too. The acting is superb and the special effects are up to par with the most sophisticated in the world.

    You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll never be the same!
    nathanjay

    cholli ke peeche?

    I still havent made it all the way through this film yet - 3 hours of standard Bollywood storyline. I keep having to rewind the dvd to the song Choli Ke Peeche - the song + the dancing is excellent, everyone should see at least that scene and appreciate how well choreographed Indian films can be!
    gregfoley

    Wonderful

    I watched this film because it got one vote for Sight and Sound's once-a-decade list of the best films ever made, probably the only mainstream Bollywood movie ever to have achieved that distinction (though Satyajit Ray's works receive a number of votes). I wouldn't put it on my top 10 list of all time, as that one critic did, but I do think the film is wonderful.

    It's not sophisticated. I'm pretty new to Bollywood films, having only watched a few highly-regarded ones so far, but my impression of them is that they are primarily about basic emotions (family, love) deeply felt. Broadly drawn emotions, no subtlety here. But these films seem to get to me, and this one did more than any of the others I've watched.

    The sound effects are bad, and there's a small amount of broad humor that I think detracts from the film. The musical parts are pretty good. I think the lead was wonderfully cast, and the women are beautiful, as they invariably are in Indian films.
    10thewise1

    Awesome Awesome Legendary Movie

    this is an awesome movie. legendary performance by Sanju Baba. He is gr8 in this my favourite actor in Bollywood. Also check out Madhuri Dixit (so sexy in the song Choli Ke Peeche) What's Behind The Blouse, That body, those curves, sexy hip shaking etc. This film also has my favourite song Nayak Nahin Khalnayak Hoon Main (I'm Not The Hero, I'm The Villain). words can't describe how moving and powerful this movie plus with English subtitles on the DVD, people who have never watched Bollywood movies b4 should start here and you'll never find a better movie, how i miss the 90's???.

    Sanjay is also great in the following movies Vaastav (The Reality) 1999 MunnaBhai (2003) and may more, he really is the best Indian actor ever.

    Watch the movie and you'll love it and if you already have, y not post on it

    A powerful story about a mother's love for her son, good or evil...

    And Remember:

    Nayak Nahin Khalnayak Hoon Main (I'm Not The Hero, I'm The Villain)!!!

    More like this

    Ram Lakhan
    6.8
    Ram Lakhan
    Beta
    6.2
    Beta
    Vaastav: The Reality
    8.0
    Vaastav: The Reality
    Saajan
    7.2
    Saajan
    Tezaab
    6.9
    Tezaab
    Saudagar
    6.7
    Saudagar
    Karma
    7.2
    Karma
    Raja
    5.1
    Raja
    Sadak
    6.4
    Sadak
    Tridev
    6.5
    Tridev
    Pukar
    6.7
    Pukar
    Damini
    7.8
    Damini

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Subhash Ghai was making Devaa with Amitabh Bachchan which was shelved. It was said that Devaa was made as Khal-Nayak, with a new starcast, new a tittle and some script changes. Amitabh Bachchan, his role, was played by Sanjay Dutt, which was the second film with Subhash Ghai, the first was Vidhaata. The were also to work in Hero but then a newcomer, Dev Anand's discovery, Jackie Shroff did the role.
    • Goofs
      The police track the villain from an MS Word document screen.
    • Quotes

      Ballu: I want to be the biggest villain.

    • Connections
      Featured in Bally Sagoo: Choli Ke Peeche Remix (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Nayak Nahin Khalnayak

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ

    • How long is Khalnayak?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • June 15, 1993 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Khalnayak
    • Filming locations
      • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production company
      • Mukta Arts
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      3 hours 10 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.