Inspector Srivastav is framed by a wily and cunning gangster, J.K., and unable to prove his innocence, hangs himself, leaving behind his wife, and son, Vijay. Years later, Vijay has grown up and has joined the police force as an Inspector. Unlike his dad, he is corrupt and does accept bribes to turn a nelson's eye to crime. The City Police are assigned the task of apprehending a customed man called "Shahenshah", who operates at night and targets, tries and kills gangsters in a "Judge and Executioner "style. No one knows the real identity of Shahenshah, as he is feared by the police department, and respected by the poor and middle-class.
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Amitabh Bachchan
Vijay Kumar Srivastava / Shahenshah
Known for
The Great Gatsby
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Meenakshi Sheshadri
Shalu
Also in
Damini
Ghayal
Aruna Irani
Julie (Shalu's mother)
Known for
Dil To Pagal Hai
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
Rohini Hattangadi
Shanti (Vijay's mother)
Known for
Gandhi
Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.
Supriya Pathak
Shahida
Known for
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Love per Square Foot
Jagdeep
Tarachand Badlani
Known for
Sholay
Andaz Apna Apna
Vijayendra Ghatge
Mohammed Salim (Guest Appearance)
Also in
Devdas
Prem Rog
Avtar Gill
Corrupt Police Officer
Known for
Rangeela
Wazir
Sudhir
J.K's man
Known for
Baadshah
Deewaar
Bandini Mishra
Also in
Naam O Nishan
Marte Dam Tak
Dan Dhanoa
Also in
Tridev
Mard
Sharat Saxena
Abdul
Known for
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Krrish
Tinnu Anand Director · Inder Raj Anand Writer Jaya Bachchan Story
First release January 29, 1988 · Produced in India · Production Film Vision Productions
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Vision Film
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Film Vision Productions
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India
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Original title
शहँशाह
Original language
Hindi
Spoken on screen
Hindi
Release dates
India · January 29, 1988
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No release date listed for United States.
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