Sadak

Sadak

Year: 1991

Runtime: 127 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mahesh Bhatt

RomanceActionThriller

A taxi driver haunted by a tragic past gets a chance at redemption after he meets a woman forced into prostitution. Determined to free her, he battles the wrathful brothel madam, risking his own safety and confronting violent retaliation as he strives to break her captivity.

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Timeline & Setting – Sadak (1991)

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Bombay

Bombay serves as a sprawling backdrop for Sadak, where Maharani runs a brutal sex trafficking operation from a hidden brothel. The city is depicted with crowded streets, neon-lit nights, and a web of crime that touches police and ordinary citizens alike.

🏙️ Megacity 🚦 Traffic 🎭 Underworld

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Main Characters – Sadak (1991)

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Ravi Kishore Verma (Sanjay Dutt)

A taxi driver scarred by his sister's death, Ravi is emotionally volatile yet fiercely protective. He obsessively returns to the brothel to rescue Pooja, and his love pushes him toward dangerous, law-defying acts as he fights against Maharani's empire.

💪 Protagonist 💔 Traumatized 🛡️ Protector

Pooja

Pooja is a young woman trapped in Maharani's brothel. She forms a fragile bond with Ravi and becomes the focal point of his crusade. Her courage grows as she seeks a chance at a safer life, even after repeated capture.

💃 Survivor 💔 Victimized ❤️ Loved

Maharani

A transgender brothel owner who has run her operation for decades, Maharani wields fear and control over workers and criminals alike. Her world is ruthless, orchestrating abductions, coercion, and violence to maintain power.

👑 Tyrant 💉 Exploiter 🗝️ Power

Gotya

Ravi's loyal friend who loves Chanda, he helps plan Pooja's rescue and faces danger alongside Ravi. He is willing to gamble with his life to secure a future for the women involved.

🤝 Sidekick 🫶 Loyal 💥 Risk-taker

Chanda

Chanda is another victim drawn into Maharani's orbit, sharing a bond with Gotya. Her escape to a temple wedding marks a turning point in seeking freedom.

🌸 Survivor 💃 Companion 🕊️ Hope

Salim Bhai

Taxi owner and financier who lends Ravi money; he advises Ravi to enlist police protection. His actions reflect the moral gray areas of survival in a city where crime and economics intertwine.

💼 Mentor 🏦 Moneylender 🚕 Connector

Gullu

Maharani's pimp who helps enforce her control over the brothel and the women. He embodies the ruthless criminal network that Ravi is up against.

🧰 Enforcer 🗡️ Ruthless 🕳️ Shadow

Inspector Irani

A police officer introduced as helpful but becomes a crucial antagonist when he fails to protect Ravi and Pooja, ultimately meeting a tragic end in the pursuit of justice.

🕵️ Lawman 🗡️ Betrayed 🛡️ Flawed

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Major Themes – Sadak (1991)

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💔 Love and sacrifice

Ravi's devotion to Pooja drives him to risk everything, transforming personal love into a force that challenges exploitation. The relationship tests moral boundaries as he chooses to confront a powerful network to save her.

⚔️ Revenge and justice

The narrative centers on vigilante-style action: Ravi pursues justice for his sister and Pooja, confronting Maharani and her henchmen with escalating violence until the system seemingly collapses.

🕯️ Trafficking and exploitation

The story exposes the brutal world of sex trafficking controlled by a corrupt enterprise. The cycle of abuse is confronted, with victims striving for escape, safety, and eventual freedom.

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