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Sarfarosh

  • 1999
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 54m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
28K
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Sonali Bendre and Aamir Khan in Sarfarosh (1999)
After his brother is killed and father severely injured by terrorists, a young med student quits his studies to join the Indian Police Service to wipe out the terrorists.
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After his brother is killed and father severely injured by terrorists, a young med student quits his studies to join the Indian Police Service to wipe out the terrorists.After his brother is killed and father severely injured by terrorists, a young med student quits his studies to join the Indian Police Service to wipe out the terrorists.After his brother is killed and father severely injured by terrorists, a young med student quits his studies to join the Indian Police Service to wipe out the terrorists.

  • Director
    • John Mathew Matthan
  • Writers
    • Hriday Lani
    • John Mathew Matthan
    • Pathik Vats
  • Stars
    • Aamir Khan
    • Naseeruddin Shah
    • Sonali Bendre
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Mathew Matthan
    • Writers
      • Hriday Lani
      • John Mathew Matthan
      • Pathik Vats
    • Stars
      • Aamir Khan
      • Naseeruddin Shah
      • Sonali Bendre
    • 35User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Aamir Khan
    Aamir Khan
    • ACP Ajay Singh Rathod
    Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah
    • Gulfam Hassan
    Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre
    • Seema
    Mukesh Rishi
    Mukesh Rishi
    • INSP. Salim
    Akash Khurana
    Akash Khurana
    • Ajay's Father
    Smita Jaykar
    Smita Jaykar
    • Ajay's Mother
    Sukanya Kulkarni
    Sukanya Kulkarni
    • Bhabhi
    Akhilendra Mishra
    Akhilendra Mishra
    • Sethji
    Ahmed Khan
    Ahmed Khan
    • Haji
    Pradeep Singh Rawat
    Pradeep Singh Rawat
    • Sultan
    Makrand Deshpande
    Makrand Deshpande
    • Shiva
    Shri Vallabh Vyas
    Shri Vallabh Vyas
    • Major Baig
    • (as Shrivallabh Vyas)
    Rajesh Joshi
    Rajesh Joshi
    • Thakur
    Ali Khan
    Ali Khan
    • Shafi
    Upasana Singh
    Upasana Singh
    • Mala
    Salim Shah
    Salim Shah
    • INSP. Yadav
    Manoj Joshi
    Manoj Joshi
    • S. I. Bajju
    Ramesh Goyal
    Ramesh Goyal
    • Hawaldar Kadam
    • Director
      • John Mathew Matthan
    • Writers
      • Hriday Lani
      • John Mathew Matthan
      • Pathik Vats
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews35

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    10sreegidds

    Crisp Script, Cracking Movie!

    Who said Indians cannot make action movies. "Sarfarosh" can be compared to any of the leading hollywood actioners. Aamir Khan is too tough to look sweet in this movie. His commitment to perfection can be seen in the way he carried the movie on his shoulders. The director John too did a great job. Though I feel Naseerudin Shah's role could have got more meat as his potential wasn't tapped complete. Music too is very good. Sonali should start looking serious than trying to look cute, as she is no longer a new comer. A solid movie with sharp dialogues and a crisp script.
    10kas27

    The best part ...

    One of the best things about this movie is that it shows the hero taking the right path to revenge. He becomes an IPS Officer and concentrates on eradicating crime. This is in contrast with the regular Bollywood hero, who takes the shorter and easier path justified with tit-for-tat logic to kill a particular villain in the story. Thus, this movie rises above the parochial view of solving problems through one particular revenge. Otherwise also, of late Bollywood heroes are never shown as studious ones because it is only the poor students that most people like to relate to and studious people or anyone can laugh on them as well.
    9raghavbansal

    flawless...

    this is a real gem of a movie...it's right there among the top 5 of my favorite Hindi movies. the movie hooks you right away and the plot never slackens throughout...coupled with realistic treatment, it makes the movie an instant favorite. also the subject is very different - the proxy war waged by Pakistan's ISI. refreshingly and reassuringly, there are no corrupt cops in the movie! Aamir Khan as ACP Rathore is superb. he brings alive a cop's passion and determination to cleanse the system of criminals. the action sequences are played out very realistically. Mukesh Rishi as ACP's right hand man is just brilliant! This actor usually plays only "black" characters - this surely added to the impact of his performance (for me, at least). There are some truly heart-warming scenes of Rathore with his family. Sonali Bendre as Rathore's love interest provided some (much-needed) light moments. And, finally, Naseeruddin Shah as ghazal singer-cum-terrorist played his part with understated villainy. i love such villains - they seem so real! the climax is truly innovative - it invariably brings a smile to your face. It's difficult to spot a flaw in the movie. and considering that it's the director's debut film, you have to doff your hat to him.
    9piyushga

    Universally liked movie

    Sarfarosh is a movie very few people can dislike.

    Movie is neither intense one nor over exerting.It is a movie tightly followed to a very good script.

    Story of the movie is fast paced,engaging like Sidney Sheldon's novels, has depth and all characters looks very natural and evolved.

    Although movie is over 3 hrs long but time just flies by.Topics like terrorism,crime , patriotism are dealt with a great aplomb.How arms are smuggled through border and reaches naxalites or bandits,how the police functions,movie makers had clear idea of.

    It is one good performance of Mukesh rishi as saleem,Aamir khan as ACP and even other small characters like Aamir's department's colleague,family members, everybody has done excellent job.

    None of the scenes in film looks forcefully inserted and movie progresses to a very concluding climax with every scene.

    A great movie from debutant director John Mathew Mathhan.
    10tnkcool

    great movie - definitely worth a watch

    This movie leaves the theatre with you and stays in your mind for a long time. A realistic and honest look at the problems our police system is facing is the theme of this movie. Amir Khan, is as usual,incomparable and produces a strong and honest performance. He and his team are a bunch of honest, hard-working cops trying to get Mumbai rid of all the terrorism and criminals. Amir Khan plays a tough cop with a rough past (his brother was killed by gangsters) and the event has led him to try and sweep crime away from Mumbai. All the actors in the movie have done their job very well, especially the actors in Amir Khan's police team. Sonali Bendre has done as much justice as she could to her role, which is kind of minimal and unfair. Yet, the movie is a great one. Naseeruddin shah is amazing as usual, and goes through with his character with ease and perfection.Worth a watch, the movie will surely not fail to impress.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Matthew Matthan started working on Sarfarosh in 1992. Seven years were spent on the research, post production and production till it finally released in 1999.
    • Goofs
      The scene where Pakistan general id talking to his agents, the map on the wall is Indian map with Kashmir as its part. It would not had been same assuming Pakistan shows POK as a separate state.
    • Quotes

      Ajay Singh Rathod: Kya Thakur tu aata nahi hai?

    • Connections
      Featured in 45th Filmfare Awards (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Yeh Jawani Hadh Kar De

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1999 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Fervour
    • Filming locations
      • Maharashtra, India
    • Production company
      • Cinematt Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $288,733
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $150,429
      • May 2, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $288,733
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 54m(174 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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