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Dacait

  • 1987
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
394
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Dacait (1987)
ActionDrama

Arjun Yadav return from the city after completing his studies to get settled in his village with his family consisting of his mother Devi Chaudaran, his older brother Amrit and sister. Arjun... Read allArjun Yadav return from the city after completing his studies to get settled in his village with his family consisting of his mother Devi Chaudaran, his older brother Amrit and sister. Arjun finds out that Amrit and Thakur Bhanwar Singh does not get along quiet well and attempts ... Read allArjun Yadav return from the city after completing his studies to get settled in his village with his family consisting of his mother Devi Chaudaran, his older brother Amrit and sister. Arjun finds out that Amrit and Thakur Bhanwar Singh does not get along quiet well and attempts to be a peace-maker between the two. One day situation takes a turn for the worse when Amr... Read all

  • Director
    • Rahul Rawail
  • Writer
    • Javed Akhtar
  • Stars
    • Rakhee Gulzar
    • Sunny Deol
    • Meenakshi Sheshadri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    394
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rahul Rawail
    • Writer
      • Javed Akhtar
    • Stars
      • Rakhee Gulzar
      • Sunny Deol
      • Meenakshi Sheshadri
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rakhee Gulzar
    Rakhee Gulzar
    • Arjun's Mother
    • (as Raakhee)
    Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol
    • Arjun Yadav
    Meenakshi Sheshadri
    Meenakshi Sheshadri
    • Javli
    • (as Meenakshi Seshadhadri)
    Suresh Oberoi
    Suresh Oberoi
    • Amritlal Yadav
    Raza Murad
    Raza Murad
    • Thakur Bhanwar Singh
    A.K. Hangal
    A.K. Hangal
    • Bighu chacha
    Shafi Inamdar
    Shafi Inamdar
    • S.P. Srivastava
    Dan Dhanoa
    Dan Dhanoa
    • Badri Singh
    Dilshaad
    • Amritlal's wife
    Satyajeet Puri
    Satyajeet Puri
    • Ahmed
    • (as Satyajit)
    Paresh Rawal
    Paresh Rawal
    • Vishnu Pandey (thanedar)
    Anita Kanwar
    Anita Kanwar
    • Dr. Geeta
    • (as Aneeta Kanwar)
    Urmila Matondkar
    Urmila Matondkar
    • Shanta
    H.L. Pardesi
    • Constable
    Harish Patel
    Harish Patel
    • Tolaram
    Ghanshyam Rohera
    Ghanshyam Rohera
    • Constable
    Sunder
    Sunder
    • Kashiram Kaka
    Swapna
    Swapna
    • Director
      • Rahul Rawail
    • Writer
      • Javed Akhtar
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews6

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    10kumaranubhav

    Best ever

    Best ever movie of bollywood on favourite. All stars superb acting & emotional movie. It was underated at time of release but sunny deserve award for this one. No matter what was box office report. Great movie.
    8manishduttmd-03936

    Ahead Of Times

    This was the first Indian movie to have depicted the excesses committed on the ordinary people by the British implemented corrupt Indian police system which subsequent governments in free India have deliberately not reformed. This movie was released in an era when not many elite people wanted to visit the cinema halls and instead preferred viewing on the video, at home. The movie did not do well at the box office as it wasn't well conceived by the masses. To me, it is the best Sunny movie ever. Rahul Rawail at his best as the movie did succeed in stirring the souls of the viewers who understood it.

    The genius of RD Burman is again on display in not just the songs composed but also the background score. All in all, a must for one's personal library.
    7nadkarnisumeet

    Underrated dacoit drama.

    Dacait review :

    An underrated dacoit drama by director Rahul Rawail; Dacait has fantastic performance from Sunny Deol in the titular role and some excellent cinematography. Still, it didnt create any ripples at the box office when released. Interestingly, it was re-released at Sunny Deol's career peak in mid 90s as Faulaad and I had seen it in theatre at that time.

    Sunny Deol plays Arjun, an educated guy who returns to his village only to find it being terrorised by cruel zamindar Raza Murad and corrupt cop Paresh Rawal. When his brother Suresh Oberoi tries to object to the tyranny, his entire family is wiped out in front of Sunny's eyes. Its quite a harrowing scene where Maa Rakhee is shaved bald and made to dance on drums even as Sunny's sister Urmila is openly molested by Zamindars goons.

    Sunny picks up the gun and the rest of the film traces his vengeance as well as act of redemption. Meenakshi Seshadri played Sunny's love interest and they shared some cozy moments in a rain drenched song. Anita Kanwar was impressive as the doctorni who saves Rakhee. Raza Murad was effective as the main villain. Paresh Rawal was super chilling as the corrupt cop. His entry scene itself, creates a solid impact.

    Overall, Dacait was a well executed film which sadly, didn't get its due. It easily ranks amongst Sunny's best performance. His fans shouldnt miss it!!

    Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.
    10reza_hazrati01

    best of the best

    I love this movie.this movie is one of the best Bollywood movies on the cinema history. acting and directing is high quality.director (Rahul Rawail)is unusual and very strong.directing is like the best American western movies.this movie remembers us "sholay" movie too. best scenes is river side fight ,"arjun"gang attack to devil character:"Vishnu" and his soldiers to rescue "javli". acting by Bollywood stars:"sunny Deol" and "meenakshi Sheshadri" is top of other stars.but the most enjoyable character for me than other characters,is "Ahmed".

    music is very good and specially in action scenes is very very exciting.songs is very beauty and feeling,like (Mere Yaar Ko Mere Allah) song. totally this movie is one of the best movies for Bollywood lovers.enjoy it .
    10asadjouravi

    Best movie based on dacoit till date in bollywood

    Cinematography is awesome, as the movie was suited in Ater tehsil of Bhind district of Madhya Pradesh. It clearly depicts the reason behind evolution of dacoits in chambal valley. Opression of common people and farmers along with very poor law & order, the two primary cause behind generation of such dacoits, which were called as Baghis (Rebel) by public.

    Acting of Late Rakhi ji made me cry several times. I think this movie was too much underrated.

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      Rakhee injured herself while dubbing for the film. Rakhee got so carried away with the emotional scene she was screaming very loudly. The emotional scene drained her. The next day she felt a nerve wrecking pain in her throat . She was admitted in the hospital and was told she snapped a a vocal cord. It needed to be stitched up. She went emergency surgery.
    • Soundtracks
      Kis Karan Naiyya Doli
      Music by Rahul Dev Burman

      Lyrics by Anand Bakshi

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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1987 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Filming locations
      • Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, India
    • Production company
      • Rahul Theatre
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      2 hours 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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