Qayamat: City Under Threat

Qayamat: City Under Threat

Year: 2003

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Harry Baweja

ActionDramaRomanceCrime

CBI officer Akram Sheikh is close to arresting three Pakistan‑backed arms dealers—brothers Ali and Abbas and their accomplice Laila. After he foils a deal, they join corrupt scientist Gopal to obtain a deadly virus and take tourists at the Elphinstone Jail resort hostage. Sheikh teams with Rachit, a prisoner who once escaped, and commandos to breach the jail and rescue the hostages.

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Timeline & Setting – Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003)

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Location

Mumbai, Elphinston Jail

Set in Mumbai, the film uses the city’s crowded streets and iconic skyline to heighten tension. The villains hijack Elphinston Jail to orchestrate a ransom and unleash a deadly virus, turning the city into a potential apocalypse. The plot places the action between the bustling metropolis and the claustrophobic jail, emphasizing the stakes for civilians and security forces.

🌆 City setting 🏰 Jail setting 🌊 Waterfront threats

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Main Characters – Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003)

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Akram Sheikh (Suniel Shetty)

An honest CBI officer who coordinates the counter-terrorism operation. He remains calm under pressure, takes bold risks, and ultimately dies in the mission, becoming a martyr for his country's safety.

🛡️ Leader 🧭 Strategist ⚔️ Courage under fire

Rachit (Ajay Devgn)

A former associate of Ali and Abbas who has endured a traumatic past and long silence. He is recruited to infiltrate Elphinston Jail using his earlier escape route, and he emerges as the central hero who confronts the terrorists and saves the hostages.

🧠 Quick think 🗝️ Escape expert 🗡️ Resolute

Abbas Rehmani (Sanjay Kapoor)

A cunning brother aligned with Ali, he is a mastermind behind the kidnapping plot and the virus plan. He fights fiercely to maintain control inside the jail, and is ultimately killed by Rachit.

⚔️ Villain 🧠 Manipulator 🗡️ Direct threat

Ali Rehmani (Arbaaz Khan)

The younger brother who drives the operation with ruthless ambition. He attempts to trigger the missile release and represents the volatile fusion of crime and ideology in the scheme.

⚔️ Aggressor 🧭 Impulsive 🗡️ Dangerous

Laila (Isha Koppikar)

A key conspirator and the common girlfriend of Ali and Abbas, who betrays the team and corners Rahul. She is killed by Rachit during the finale.

🎭 Deception 🗡️ Opportunist 💢 Betrayer

Sapna (Neha Dhupia)

The love of Rachit's life, believed dead but revealed to be alive. Her crisis-of-faith call to Rachit heals his trauma and inspires him to continue the fight and save the hostages.

❤️ Love 🧭 Hope 🗨️ Reassurance

Sheetal (Riya Sen)

Rahul's girlfriend who becomes a hostage but eventually escapes captivity and joins the fight for survival and truth.

💎 Hostage 🕊️ Hope 👥 Survivor

Brigadier Rashid (Deep Dhillon)

The ISI-affiliated military mastermind behind the virus plot, orchestrating the terror from behind the scenes and facing defeat in the air strike.

💣 Antagonist 🧭 Strategic 🗡️ Enforcer

Maharashtra Home Minister (Govind Namdeo)

A corrupt political figure who uses the crisis to enrich himself and manipulate security decisions. He is arrested at the end as the truth comes to light.

💸 Corruption 🕴️ Power 🗳️ Political influence

CM of Maharashtra (Aanjjan Srivastav)

The chief executive of Maharashtra who operates within a system compromised by the ongoing crisis; his office becomes a backdrop for decisions that affect the operation.

🏛️ Governance 🧭 Leadership 🕊️ Crisis response

Gopal (Chunky Pandey)

A corrupt scientist on the terrorists' team, who helps design the virus threat and assist with the weaponization of the plan. He is killed by Rahul when the plan is thwarted.

🧪 Scientist 💰 Corrupt 🧠 Intellectual threat

Rahul (Scientist)

A scientist working on the deadly virus with the team; he disarms the missiles and plays a pivotal role in thwarting the attack, including an important confrontation with Gopal.

🧠 Scientist 🛡️ Protector 🧭 Schemer turned ally

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Major Themes – Qayamat: City Under Threat (2003)

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⚔️ Terrorism

The film centers on a terrorist plot tied to cross-border links, with the aim of extortion and mass disruption. It explores how fear can drive political calculations and public panic. The narrative questions loyalties, authority, and the cost of security in the face of a ruthless threat.

💸 Corruption

Corruption fuels much of the conflict, with a Maharashtra Home Minister aiding the terrorists for personal gain and a compromised scientist assisting the plot. The story shows how money and influence can corrupt decisions and endanger public safety. It highlights the fragile integrity of institutions under pressure.

🛡️ Heroism

The protagonists—Akram Sheikh, Rachit and allies—show courage under extreme danger, navigating tunnels and facing betrayals. Personal trauma, especially Rachit's, is confronted and overcome through resolve and teamwork. Their sacrifices underscore the cost and value of courage when a city hangs in the balance.

❤️ Love & Loyalty

Sapna's survival and her reunion with Rachit provide emotional ballast amid chaos. The romance deepens commitment to the mission and humanizes the struggle against violence. The ending emphasizes forgiveness, resilience, and the healing power of truth.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 14:44

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