Dancer

Dancer

Year: 1991

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Kishore Vyas

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Malti sees her husband killed in a knife fight with Rai Bahadur Brijbhushan Sharma. She is arrested trying to pull the knife; Brijbhushan threatens to kill Raju if she testifies. She serves 14 years, then learns Raju, a dancer and singer, is cared for. Raju loves Priya, Brijbhushan’s daughter, but Malti plans to keep them apart.

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Timeline & Setting – Dancer (1991)

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Location

India, Auditorium, Temple

Set against India's urban cultural scene, the film follows Raja's ascent from poverty to fame. Key locations include a famous auditorium where the competition occurs and a temple near which a pivotal confrontation happens. Domestic spaces in Raja's circle frame the emotional stakes as love, loyalty, and danger collide.

🎭 Dance 🏙️ Urban setting 🎬 Indian cinema

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Main Characters – Dancer (1991)

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Raju 'Raja' (Akshay Kumar)

A talented but poor dancer who uses his gifts to rise from hardship. He falls in love with Priya and, through his performances, draws attention to his family’s suffering and his late father’s legacy. He is bold, compassionate, and relentless in defending those he loves.

💃 Dancer ❤️ Lover 💪 Determined

Priya B. Sharma (Mohini)

Raja's love interest and dance partner who becomes a catalyst for his rise. She is supported by her father Brij Bhushan but torn between family demands and her own devotion to Raja. She stands by Raja in the face of danger and helps drive their fame.

💃 Dancer 💞 Lover 🧭 Loyal

Rai Bahadur Brij Bhushan Sharma (Dalip Tahil)

A powerful patron and antagonist who uses influence to block Raja and Priya's relationship. He is linked to the murder of Suraj and the oppression Malti faced, and he attempts to buy off the past with a blank cheque. He is ultimately killed by Raja.

🏛️ Powerful 💼 Patron 🗡️ Ruthless

Malti Devi (Anjana Mumtaz)

Raja's mother, a renowned artist who served time in prison and later re-enters the lives of her family with renewed resolve. She challenges Brij Bhushan and supports Raja's ambitions while seeking justice for Suraj.

🎨 Artist 🛡️ Protective 🕊️ Resilient

Dattu (Laxmikant Berde)

Raja's childhood friend who drums alongside him; loyal and supportive, his bond with Raja anchors the duo's performances and dreams.

🥁 Drummer 🤝 Loyal 🧭 Friend

Radha - Dattu's sister (Kirti Singh)

Radha loves Raja from childhood and plays a crucial role in the escape and alliance between Raja and Priya, symbolizing family ties and loyalty.

💞 Lover 👭 Sister 🌟 Courageous

Suraj (Anand Balraj)

Raja's father, a talented artist who is killed when intervening to save Malti. His death shapes Raja's motivations and the family's sense of injustice.

🌟 Artist 💔 Tragedy 👨‍👧 Father

Manish (Mohnish Behl)

The former dance partner and current rival who feels eclipsed by Raja's talent. He schemes to harm Raja and opposes his romance with Priya.

🤼 Rival 🧪 Ambitious 🗡️ Dangerous

Mohnish's Goon (Mahesh Anand)

A henchman in Brij Bhushan's orbit who enforces the patron's will and creates danger for Raja and Priya.

🪄 Goon 💥 Enforcer 🧨 Villain

Dhasukh Ghotale (Viju Khote)

A supporting ally in the trouble surrounding the lovers, part of the crowd that interacts with the central conflict.

🗡️ Henchman 🎭 Supporting

Georgie Dada (Gurbachchan Singh)

An associate in the film's world who adds to the underworld-tinged atmosphere and street-level drama surrounding Raja.

🧔 Gang Leader 🎭 Entertainer

Joshi (Gajendra Chouhan)

A member of the community network around the dancing world and a figure who contributes to the film's social dynamics.

💼 Associate 🕵️‍♂️ Helper

Judge (Rammohan Sharma)

A judge who appears in the climax, representing the law amid the battle between family, love, and vengeance.

⚖️ Judge 🧭 Authority

Dattu's Father (Sudhir Dalvi)

Dattu's father, a familial figure who is part of the background world of Raja's friends and family.

👨 Father 🧱 Authority

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Major Themes – Dancer (1991)

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💑 Love

Love drives the central relationship between Raja and Priya, turning personal hardship into a shared dream. Their bond strengthens as they face opposition from rivals and powerful patrons. The romance ultimately intertwines with their artistic partnership and push toward a public triumph.

🎭 Ambition

Ambition and artistic pursuit propel Raja from poverty to national recognition through dance. The quest for fame draws him into conflicts with Manish and forces him to navigate patronage and pressure from Brij Bhushan. Talent, perseverance, and collaboration with Priya push the couple toward stardom and legitimacy.

⚖️ Justice

The past—Suraj's death and Malti's imprisonment—drives the moral core of the story, revealing Brij Bhushan's wrongdoing. Raja's fight against oppression culminates in a confrontational climax where truth and vengeance intersect. The resolution restores a sense of justice through the revelation of Brij Bhushan's actions and the couple's subsequent union.

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