Samraat

Samraat

Year: 1982

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mohan Segal

AdventureRomance

A tale of smuggling and corruption within a cargo shipping company, as a woman tries to prove her father’s innocence.

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Timeline & Setting – Samraat (1982)

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Ship Samraat, Open Sea

Samraat is a sea-going vessel that hosts a New Year party before a gold heist plunges the crew into danger. The voyage into the open ocean turns the ship into a battleground of loyalties, betrayals, and daring rescues. Decks, cabins, and the engine room become stages for schemes, battles, and moments of courage.

🚢 Ship setting 🌊 Ocean 💰 Treasure 🧭 Adventure

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Main Characters – Samraat (1982)

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Ram (Dharmendra)

A skilled sea driver and loyal ally who balances danger with honor. He navigates the line between pursuing treasure and doing what’s right, driven by comradeship and a growing love for Jennifer. Ram’s courage under fire and willingness to sacrifice for his friends define his arc.

🧭 Protagonist 💪 Courageous

Raj (Raju) (Jeetendra)

Ram’s bold partner and fellow sea driver, impulsive yet resourceful. He wrestles with the tension between surrendering the treasure or capturing it, guided by loyalty to Ram and Suman. His bravado is matched by a capacity for tenderness toward his love interest.

🧭 Partner 💪 Brave

Gomes (Shreeram Lagoo)

Overseer of the cargo on the ship who becomes an ally after surviving Ranveer’s schemes. He seeks vengeance against Ranveer and joins Ram & Raj to retrieve the treasure. His involvement shifts from observer to active participant in the quest for truth.

🤝 Ally 🗡️ Vengeful

Jennifer 'Jenny' Gomes (Hema Malini)

Daughter of Gomes and Ram’s love interest. She proves bold and determined, helping to clear Chawla’s name and aiding the quest to recover the treasure. Her courage strengthens the resolve of the central trio.

❤️ Love interest 🕵️‍♀️ Determined

Captain Chawla (Captain Chawla) (Om Shivpuri)

The ship’s captain who detects the smuggling and remains a figure of integrity amid chaos. He resists Ranveer’s manipulations and helps guide the group toward exposing the truth. His leadership and moral steadiness anchor the crew.

🛡️ Captain 🧭 Leader

Suman (Zeenat Aman)

Daughter of Captain Chawla, she vows to prove her father’s integrity and joins Ram and Raj in the pursuit. Resourceful and resolute, she plays a key role in uncovering the truth and safeguarding her family’s honor.

🎭 Heroine 💪 Determined

Ram & Ranbir's Dad (Kader Khan)

Ram and Ranbir’s father; a paternal figure whose actions and fate underscore themes of sacrifice and family loyalty. His presence in the backstory reinforces the film’s emphasis on duty and protection.

🕊️ Sacrifice 🛡️ Patriarch

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Major Themes – Samraat (1982)

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💎 Greed

Greed drives the central conflict as a massive stash of gold triggers betrayals and power plays. Wealth corrupts loyalties and challenges honor, pushing characters to choose between quick wealth and true justice. The pursuit of treasure sparks tense confrontations, mutiny, and risky decisions aboard the ship. Yet the story also suggests that integrity and courage can outpace greed.

🤝 Loyalty

Loyalty bonds Ram and Raj as they navigate perilous waters and shifting allegiances. Their commitment to each other and to Suman and Jennifer sustains them through danger and deception. Gomes shifts from a wary observer to a crucial ally, validating the idea that true loyalty often emerges in crisis. The bonds forged in battle ultimately help expose the truth and protect loved ones.

❤️ Love

Romance provides emotional stakes for the main pairs, with Ram falling for Jennifer and Raj forming a bond with Suman. Love motivates self-sacrifice and acts as a counterweight to treachery and violence. The relationships humanize the voyage, ensuring that acts of bravery have personal significance. In the end, love emerges as a force that guides the heroes toward redemption and union.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 13:14

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