Ghatak: Lethal

1996
2h 38m

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Katya, a ruthless mobster, controls a Mumbai town through violence. Kashi, a newcomer, confronts Katya after witnessing his brutality, but faces severe backlash.Katya, a ruthless mobster, controls a Mumbai town through violence. Kashi, a newcomer, confronts Katya after witnessing his brutality, but faces severe backlash.Katya, a ruthless mobster, controls a Mumbai town through violence. Kashi, a newcomer, confronts Katya after witnessing his brutality, but faces severe backlash.

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7.5/10

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Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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Sunny Deol

Kashi Nath

Meenakshi Sheshadri

Gauri
(as Meenakshi Seshadri)

Danny Denzongpa

Katya

Amrish Puri

Shambu Nath

Mukesh Rishi

Cheena

Anjan Srivastav

Dhamu Kaka
(as Anjan Srivastava)

Tinnu Anand

Police officer

K.K. Raina

Shiv Nath

Viju Khote

Pinto

Harish Patel

Katya's Brother-In-Law

Suresh Bhagwat

Gopal

Rohini Hattangadi

Savitri

Ila Arun

Mrs. Malti Sachdev

Sheela Sharma

Mrs. Sheela Shiv Nath
(as Sheela David)

Navni Parihar

Gauri's Sister
(as Navnee Parihar)

Brij Gopal

Katya's Brother

Deep Dhillon

Antya (Katya's Brother)

Tinnu Verma

Bhiku (Katya's Brother)
(as Tinu Verma)

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8abbott32

Best Indian action movie to date

Of all the Indian action films I have seen recently, including Sholay, China Gate, and Bichoo, I would have to place Ghattak at the top. There may be others but I have yet to see them. The action and fight scenes are very well done and realistic which shows that considerable effort went into making them just right. Too often, we see ultra special effects try to make up for sloppy editing and slip-shod action. Nothing looked fakey in Ghattak which enhanced the overall effect and proved that Bollywood can make decent action flics after all. Ghattak was also not marred by feeble comedy attempts and the songs blended well with the action so that nothing slowed the pace of the film.

10Vivekmaru45

Awesome film by Shree Raj Kumar Santoshi.

Sunny Deol has been my hero for a very long time, and I consider Ghatak to be the film in which he plays his most intense and endearing role.

Plot: Shambu Nath (played the late Amrish Puri) lives in Banaras. Shambu Nath has been coughing up blood for some time, so his adopted son Kashi Nath (Sunny Deol), wants him to go and visit his son Shiv Nath (K.K Raina) who has married and moved (without his father's consent) to the outskirts of a big city and has setup a small business of a bookstore there.

They arrive, and are welcomed by Shiv. Shiv arranges for a medical checkup at a hospital for Shambu.

One day it so happens that Kashi defends a helpless woman (played by Ila Arun) against some thugs. This sparks off a raging war between the leader of the thugs called Katya played by (Danny Denzongpa).

Will Shambu be cured? Will Kashi prevail against the tyranny of Katya? See the film to find out.

The film is directed by Shree Rajkumar Santoshi who has directed such blockbuster hits like Damini (1993), Ghayal (1990), Pukar (2000), Andaz Apna Apna(1994) and China Gate(1998).

Other notable stars in the film are Om Puri, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Tinnu Annand, Mukesh Rishi, Rohini Hattangadi, and Viju Khote.

9rajputshri

Fantastic movie

Superb outstanding movie by story and acting Sunny deol , dialogues and expression of Sunny deol made reality shown on camera , this movie only superhit basis of Sunny deol acting I think nobody comparable in the bollywood like Sunny deol action and dialogues.

10anilsingh_kec

Excellent performance by Sunny

The best thing with the movie is that no action scene will seems indigestible or impossible to you. Sunny has performed all the scenes is the best possible way and I think it is impossible to improve perfection. This much awaited Sunny-Santoshi took 5 yrs to finally see the way to theaters but it hit the bullseye. The Dialogues were perfect and well written. The dialogues during Sunny-Danny encounter after cage fighting were superb: Danny- Kathia respects brave man/lion Sunny- Even a lion captured in a cage is a mere dog Danny- So what, if you will work for me you will get wealth, reward and above all people will fear you Sunny- The one who has hollow bones let others fear

The tongue lashing and abusing during the ritual of Sunnys brother between him and kathia and 6 brothers was superb. You can feel yourself as a part of movie; Sunny did his job with not even a 1% flaw. No exaggeration to say that he is the best action star in Bolloywood. The emotional sequence between Sunny-Ambrish after Kathia spoils them was fundu. Songs were melodic and seems part of the movie, so you will enjoy them.

9GPSohal

A superb movie, excellent acting and directing, relentless action.

This is one of the better action films to come out of Bollywood. After 'Ghayal' and 'Damini', the Santoshi-Sunny team has done it again. The idea for the movie came from a quote of Mahatma Gandhi in which he says that if he had to choose between cowardice and violence, he would have chosen violence.

Beginning with Om Puri's character getting killed by the henchmen of Katia(Danny Denzongpa) in Bombay, we go to Banaras, where Kashi(Sunny Deol) is a wrestler and dutiful son. His father(Amrish Puri) has a throat problem so they go to Bombay to treat it. Once in Bombay, the two face a culture shock. Kashi is amazed at the people's apathic attitude.

Due to circumstances, Kashi ignites the enmity of Katia and his six brothers.

The action in the movie is fast paced and relentless. You can feel the escalating tension on screen. Performances are superb, the direction is tight (although it took 5 years to complete this movie).

Sunny Deol has given one of the more powerful performances of his life in this movie. Amrish Puri has given a great performance, comedic for the first half-hour of the film. Danny is menacing, however his get-up could have been better(his hair is silly). Meenakshi gave a decent performance. The songs are good and are mercifully few in number.

All in all, it is a great action movie.

Enjoy!

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Trivia
Meenakshi Sheshadri's last film.

Goofs
Sunny Deol's hair keeps changing between shots as the film was in production for 5-6 years

Quotes
Katya's Brother-In-Law: [after Danny orders Mukesh Rishi to back down] Good thing Jijaji you stopped him
[referring to Mukesh Rishi]
Katya's Brother-In-Law: at the right moment. Else rather than 7, only 6 brothers would be left
[Gets slapped on the head by Deep Dhillon]
Katya: Kashinath, I am more than pleased seeing your valor and courage. You too would be very delighted knowing that from today on, you would work in my syndicate.
Kashi Nath: These are hands of a common man Katya. They can melt metal and mould it into a desired shape. This strength is a result of the bread earned by sweat and blood. I needn't live on the goodwill of anybody.
Katya: Rather than living like ants and parasites, its better to stay here between men, like a lion.
Kashi Nath: When caged, even lions become dogs Katya. You want me to stay here as your pet dog ? Bark when you ask me to ? Bite when you order me to ?
Katya: You can say so, what's the big deal. If you work with us, you'll achieve fame, wealth, rewards and people shall FEAR you.
Kashi Nath: Only those who have water instead of blood in their veins survive by intimidating people.
Katya: [In an angry tone warning Sunny Deol] Kashinath !
Kashi Nath: If are so interested in proving yourself a MAN, stop taking assistance from dogs Katya.
Katya: [after his enraged brothers appear to attack Sunny Deol] Hold it.
Katya: [after Sunny Deol leaves having rescued his nephew] His death needs to be figured out soon.