Trishul

Trishul

Year: 1978

Runtime: 167 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Yash Chopra

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Vijay Kumar, the hidden son of construction magnate Raj Kumar Gupta and his first love Shanti, was abandoned when Raj married a wealthy heiress. Unaware of his existence, Raj watches his empire flourish while Vijay, after his mother's death, travels to Delhi and systematically dismantles the Gupta family’s businesses and the bonds between its members in a quest for revenge.

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Timeline & Setting – Trishul (1978)

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Time period

1953, 1978

The story starts in 1953 with Shanti's pregnancy and Gupta's betrayal, then jumps 25 years to 1978 when Vijay returns to seek revenge. This time-split setup highlights how early choices echo through a later, more ruthless corporate landscape.

Location

Delhi, India

The film is set in Delhi, the capital where corporate power, social events, and family drama collide. The city serves as the backdrop for boardroom battles, lavish parties, and the slow unravelling of loyalties within the Gupta and Vijay family circles. Delhi's elite milieu frames the rivalry between ambition, wealth, and revenge across decades.

🗺️ City 🏙️ Delhi

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Main Characters – Trishul (1978)

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Shanti (Waheeda Rehman)

A resilient single mother who raises Vijay after being abandoned by Raj Kumar Gupta. She refuses Gupta's offers to ease guilt and protects her son's future. Her eventual death in 1978 becomes a pivotal moment that fuels Vijay's drive for revenge.

💪 Strength 👩‍👧 Motherhood 💔 Betrayal

Vijay Kumar Gupta (Amitabh Bachchan)

A calculating heir who returns to Delhi to demolish his father's business and family network. He builds Shanti Constructions into a formidable empire, using strategic ploys and selective bribes to secure power. His rivalry with Gupta, Shekhar, and Geeta drives the core conflict, culminating in a dramatic father-child revelation and corporate rebranding.

💼 Ambition 🧠 Calculated 👨‍👦 Family

Raj Kumar Gupta (Sanjeev Kumar)

Patriarch of the Gupta family whose actions catalyze the feud. His choices set off a chain of betrayals and power plays, and he dies after shielding Vijay, a moment that intensifies the family rift and Vijay's quest for advantage.

👔 Patriarch 💔 Betrayal

Shekhar Gupta (Shashi Kapoor)

Gupta's son who returns from abroad to take his place in the family business. He becomes entangled in the escalating rivalry with Vijay and shares a complicated bond with Kusum, as well as a relationship dynamic with Sheetal.

👔 Elite 🧭 Loyalties 👨‍👦 Brother

Kusum 'Babli' Gupta (Poonam Dhillon)

Gupta's daughter who clashes with her father over love and marriage plans, particularly with Ravi. Her defiance and romantic choices add emotional tension to the family saga and fuel cross-generational conflict.

💞 Love 👩‍👧 Family 👑 Rebellion

Geeta (Rakhee Gulzar)

Loyal secretary to Gupta who refuses Vijay's bribe and is unjustly fired. She later becomes part of Vijay's company, symbolizing shifting allegiances and the blurring of lines between loyalty and ambition.

🧭 Loyalty 💼 Trust 🔎 Integrity

Balwant Rai (Prem Chopra)

A hired killer whose actions escalate the conflict, including kidnapping Ravi. His betrayal and violence serve as a catalyst for the climactic confrontation and Gupta's ultimate attempt at protecting his family.

🔪 Violence 🕵️‍♂️ Deceit 💥 Danger

Sheetal Verma (Hema Malini)

Daughter and general manager of P. L. Verma; Shekhar's girlfriend, whose relationship and status become entangled in the power plays of Delhi's elite. Her presence adds a layer of romance to the corporate rivalry.

💼 Power 💘 Romance 🏛️ Elite

Ravi (Sachin Pilgaonkar)

Kusum's lover whose romance faces parental opposition. He is kidnapped by Balwant and later rescued in the sequence of the confrontation that threads through the family saga.

💫 Love 👨‍👦 Family

Seth Din Dayal (Manmohan Krishna)

Kamini's father who enables Gupta by making him an equal partner in his business, setting the stage for the eventual confrontation between Vijay and Gupta.

🏢 Business 👨‍👨‍👧 Family

Madhav Singh (M. B. Shetty)

A figure within Gupta's circle associated with the machinations surrounding the family business and its security. His presence underlines the reach of Gupta's enterprise.

👊 Henchman 🕶️ Shadowy

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Major Themes – Trishul (1978)

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🗡️ Revenge

Vijay's return rekindles a personal vendetta that targets his father's empire and family ties. The narrative centers on the cost of vengeance, revealing how far someone will go to settle old scores. Relationships are weaponized, and trust erodes as power becomes the ultimate prize. The story probes whether revenge can ever truly heal a fractured family.

💰 Wealth & Power

Two rival business houses battle for control of tender bids and contracts, revealing how money reshapes loyalties. The ascent of Shanti Constructions into a corporate powerhouse contrasts with Gupta's aging empire. Bribery, alliances, and strategic moves drive the plot as wealth becomes a tool for domination. The film wields this struggle to critique moral compromises in pursuit of success.

🤝 Family & Forgiveness

The saga centers on kinship across generations, including half-siblings and fractured trust. The revelation of Vijay as Gupta's son reshapes loyalties and forces characters to confront their past actions. Forgiveness is tested as old wounds resurface amid guilt and sacrifices. The conclusion suggests reconciliation can emerge from shared history, even after deep betrayals.

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