Inquilaab

Inquilaab

Year: 1984

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rama Rao Tatineni

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A wife becomes suspicious of her police officer-turned-politician husband.

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Timeline & Setting – Inquilaab (1984)

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Location

India

The story unfolds within an Indian political landscape, centered on power struggles and law enforcement. It showcases a city-level tension between reform-minded officials and entrenched crime networks. The setting emphasizes public perception, media influence, and the role of elections in shaping governance.

🏛️ Indian politics 🌆 Urban drama 🗳️ Elections

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Main Characters – Inquilaab (1984)

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A.C.P. Amar Nath (Amitabh Bachchan)

Amar is an educated, principled young man who struggles to secure a honest job. Rescued by Shankar Narayan, he rises within the police to ACP and begins serving the state with integrity. He is drawn into a dangerous web where a crime network uses him as a pawn, testing his morals and ultimately leading to a dramatic transformation.

🎖️ Honest 🛡️ Courageous 🌀 Torn

Asha A. Nath (Sridevi)

Asha is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and Amar’s love interest. Their relationship is accepted at first, but a miscommunication drives her away with their newborn child. She eventually learns of the conspiracies around Amar and chooses to stand by him, reuniting the family.

💖 Lover 🕊️ Loyal 🧭 Cautious

Shankar Narayan (Kader Khan)

A charismatic party chairman who promises reform but secretly controls a criminal syndicate. He manipulatively uses Amar for his own gain, placing him at the center of political and criminal machinations. His actions drive the conspiracy and the moral conflict at the heart of the story.

🎭 Corrupt Politician 🧰 Mastermind 🗝️ Power Broker

Koya Koya Atachi / Richard Louis (Shakti Kapoor)

A dual-identity crime figure, known publicly as Richard Louis and operating as a key member of the syndicate. He masterminds illicit activities and plays a pivotal role in guiding Amar into a dangerous bargain. His presence escalates the tension between law and crime.

🗝️ Smuggler 🕵️ Shadow Operative 🔗 Network Node

Inspector Pratap

Amar’s colleague who becomes suspicious of Amar’s actions and seeks to uncover the truth behind the clues. He issues a warrant to search Amar’s house, amplifying the conflict and driving the plot toward its chaotic confrontation with the truth.

🕵️‍♂️ Detective ⚖️ Law & Order 🧭 Suspicious

Seetharam

Asha’s father and a wealthy industrialist who embodies the corrupt power behind the syndicate. He appears as a patron to the conspirators but is exposed as part of the criminal network fueling the crisis. His actions have lasting consequences for Amar and Asha.

💼 Businessman 🕴️ Power Player 🗡️ Betrayal

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Major Themes – Inquilaab (1984)

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🗳️ Corruption

Corruption threads through the plot as Amar navigates a system where crime and politics intertwine. The criminals exploit political influence to shield their activities, while reform-minded individuals are drawn into compromising situations. The narrative uses this tension to question whether integrity can survive in a system driven by power.

⚖️ Justice & Sacrifice

Amar’s commitment to justice is tested by blackmail, love, and public scrutiny. Personal sacrifices—like risking relationships and career—reveal the cost of upholding the law. The film builds toward a dramatic act of atonement and self-sacrifice that redefines what justice means for the protagonist.

🕸️ Power & Manipulation

A network of politicians and criminals pulls strings to control outcomes. The antagonists’ manipulation shows how power can corrupt and reshape a captain of the law into a tool for their schemes. The climax exposes the fragility of authority when it is built on deceit.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:03

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