Qurbani

Qurbani

Year: 1980

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Hindi

DramaActionCrime

Sheela, a charismatic cabaret dancer and singer, captivates two very different admirers: Rajesh, a small‑time thief with a roguish charm, and Amar, a young, eligible widower of good standing. The two men are close friends, each blissfully unaware that they are competing for the same woman, leading to a tangled web of love and rivalry.

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Timeline & Setting – Qurbani (1980)

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Time period

Location

India, London

The story unfolds across India's gritty urban crime landscape and culminates in London, where the final confrontation unfolds. Early on, Rajesh navigates a world of heists and police scrutiny in India, setting a tone of danger and risk. The shift to London amplifies the stakes, turning a local crime plot into an international chase that tests loyalties and survival.

🎭 Crime 🌆 Urban ✈️ Travel

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Main Characters – Qurbani (1980)

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Rajesh

Former motorcycle stuntman in a circus, now a skilled thief who can crack safes. He hides his criminal life from his lover Sheela, creating tension between love and loyalty. After a traffic accident leads to his arrest and a two-year prison term, his world collides with Vikram and Amar, setting up a high-stakes confrontation.

🎭 Antihero 🗝️ Thief 💔 Lover

Sheela

A gorgeous disco club dancer and singer who loves Rajesh. Her faith in him is shattered when she learns of his criminal life, leaving her devastated. She later becomes entangled with Amar, adding emotional complexity to the evolving loyalties.

💃 Dancer ❤️ Lover 🎭 Complex

Vikram Singh

A vengeful criminal mastermind who seeks to strike back at Rakka. He teams up with his sister Jwaala to recover the money she was cheated out of, and he drives the plot toward London. His tactics include kidnappings and brutal confrontation to enforce his will.

🧠 Mastermind 🗡️ Revenge

Amar

A criminal in Rakka’s gang who revolts against his boss. He is a widower with a daughter, Tina, and he forms an unlikely alliance with Rajesh after saving Sheela. He plans the heist as part of a scheme to start a new life, ultimately sacrificing himself to protect others.

🕵️‍♂️ Criminal 👨‍👧 Father 🤝 Ally

Tina

Amar’s daughter, studying in a boarding school, whose safety becomes a bargaining chip in the gang’s schemes. Her presence links the personal with the criminal, raising the emotional stakes for the protagonists.

👧 Daughter 🎒 Student

Rakka

Crime boss who cheated Jwaala and siphoned her money, becoming the central antagonist of the scheme. His ruthless empire sets the stage for Vikram and Jwaala’s drive for retribution.

💼 Boss 🗡️ Ruthless

Jwaala Singh

Vikram’s sister who seeks revenge against Rakka for the betrayal and loss of money. She partners with Vikram to regain what was taken and to take down Rakka.

👭 Sister 💰 Revenge

Parsi Man

A minor member of Rakka’s gang who participates in the criminal operations. His presence helps fill out the gang dynamics without driving the main plot.

🧩 Gang Member

Police Inspector Amjad Khan

The investigating inspector who pursues Rajesh and the gang. His pursuit acts as a catalyst that accelerates the plot and test of loyalties.

👮 Inspector 🕵️‍♂️ Investigator

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Major Themes – Qurbani (1980)

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💥 Crime & Revenge

The plot is driven by daring heists and a vendetta against the crime boss Rakka. Rajesh’s loyalties are tested as Vikram and Amar pursue their own ambitions, pulling friends and lovers into danger. The story moves from India’s streets to a high-stakes showdown in London, fueled by a desire for revenge.

❤️ Love & Loyalty

Rajesh’s romance with Sheela provides emotional stakes that complicate their criminal lives. Amar’s unexpected affection for Sheela tests loyalties among former allies. Tina’s presence adds a familial dimension, tying together love with crime and risk.

🧩 Betrayal & Alliances

Plans to stage a final robbery hinge on shifting loyalties and deception. Rajesh’s arrest and the ensuing schemes reveal how fragile alliances can be in the pursuit of money. The relationships among Rajesh, Amar, Vikram and others continually redefine who can be trusted.

🕯️ Sacrifice

Amar sacrifices himself to save Rajesh, Sheela and Tina from Vikram’s wrath. This act injects a note of selflessness into a world defined by crime and betrayal. The ending emphasizes the moral cost and potential redemption through sacrifice.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:41

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