Arjun

Arjun

Year: 1985

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rahul Rawail

DramaActionCrimeRomance

Malwankar lives in a cramped Grant Road tenement with his son Arjun and wife Rukmini. Though retired, he works for abusive boss Ashok while Arjun can’t find work. After rescuing a man from thugs, Arjun’s friend Mohan is killed; Arjun avenges him, is jailed and rejected by his father. Politician Shiv Kumar Chougule hires him, giving Arjun purpose.

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Timeline & Setting – Arjun (1985)

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Time period

Location

Bombay suburbs

Set in the dense, sun-washed suburbs of Bombay, the film unfolds in crowded lanes and chawls where street-level justice fights with political power. The urban landscape—markets, slums, and police stations—forms the backdrop for Arjun's moral journey. This setting of everyday struggle makes the fight against corruption personal and immediate.

🌆 Urban 🏙️ Suburban Mumbai 🎭 Drama

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Main Characters – Arjun (1985)

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Arjun Malvankar (Sunny Deol)

Unemployed but kind-hearted young man from the Mumbai suburbs who becomes a vigilante after violently resisting extortion. He relentlessly confronts criminals and corrupt figures, driven by a strong sense of justice. His actions put him at odds with both criminals and authorities, yet he remains focused on protecting the vulnerable.

💪 Hero ⚖️ Justice seeker 🏙️ City-based

Geeta Sahani (Dimple Kapadia)

A journalist who first asks Arjun for a favor and soon falls in love with him. She becomes a crucial ally in exposing corruption and provides emotional and moral support as Arjun wages his battle against powerful interests.

🗞️ Reporter 💘 Romantic lead 🎯 Motivated

Shiv Kumar Chowgule (Anupam Kher)

A powerful politician who initially appears to join Arjun against Trivedi but is revealed to have his own ulterior motives. He embodies the pragmatism and manipulation that can corrupt anti-crime efforts when political gain is at stake.

💼 Power broker 🧩 Strategist

Din Dayal Trivedi (Prem Chopra)

A minister behind widespread illegal activities who collaborates with Chowgule. He represents the corrupt political machine that uses and discards people to maintain control, becoming the central antagonist Arjun must confront.

🏛️ Corrupt politician 💥 Antagonist

Anand Patkar (Annu Kapoor)

A wealthy alcoholic on the election nomination committee who sides with Trivedi. His murder at the hands of Anoop reveals the high-stakes dangers of political scheming and the consequences of corrupt alliances.

💰 Elite 🍷 Alcoholic 🎯 Target

Mohan

Arjun's friend who is killed in a public attack, his death becoming a catalyst for Arjun's determination to dismantle the criminals and their network.

👥 Friend 🪦 Victim

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Major Themes – Arjun (1985)

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⚖️ Justice

Arjun's fight against illegal rackets highlights how justice is often manipulated by powerful interests. His willingness to take the law into his own hands tests the line between right and wrong. The plot shows that true justice may require exposing corrupt networks beyond conventional channels.

👪 Family & Duty

Arjun's relationship with his family drives his choices, including his estrangement and his father's blessing. The film contrasts personal loyalty with civic duty as Arjun risks everything for the greater good. Family pressure and support push him toward a final stand against corruption.

🏛️ Power & Corruption

The alliance between politicians and crime lords demonstrates how power can corrupt processes meant to serve the people. The story exposes manipulation, bribery, and cover-ups that thwart justice. Arjun's counter-move culminates in the revelation of the truth and legal action against the corrupt factions.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:07

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