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Kaalia

  • 19811981
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  • 2h 37m
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Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Amjad Khan, Asha Parekh, and Pran Sikand in Kaalia (1981)
A simple man is forced to join the criminal world.
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Jailed for robbing his brother's unscrupulous employer, a simpleton has a transformation while in prison, emerging with a violent mission for revenge.Jailed for robbing his brother's unscrupulous employer, a simpleton has a transformation while in prison, emerging with a violent mission for revenge.Jailed for robbing his brother's unscrupulous employer, a simpleton has a transformation while in prison, emerging with a violent mission for revenge.

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  • Director
    • Tinnu Anand
  • Writers
    • Inder Raj Anand(dialogue)
    • Tinnu Anand(screenplay)
    • Santosh Shah(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Amitabh Bachchan
    • Asha Parekh
    • Parveen Babi
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  • Director
    • Tinnu Anand
  • Writers
    • Inder Raj Anand(dialogue)
    • Tinnu Anand(screenplay)
    • Santosh Shah(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Amitabh Bachchan
    • Asha Parekh
    • Parveen Babi
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    Amitabh Bachchan
    Amitabh Bachchan
    • Kalluas Kallu…
    Asha Parekh
    Asha Parekh
    • Shantias Shanti
    Parveen Babi
    Parveen Babi
    • Shalinias Shalini…
    Amjad Khan
    Amjad Khan
    • Shahani Sethas Shahani Seth…
    Pran Sikand
    Pran Sikand
    • Jailer Raghvir Singhas Jailer Raghvir Singh
    • (as Pran)
    K.N. Singh
    K.N. Singh
    • Convictas Convict
    Sajjan
    Sajjan
    • 2nd Defense Attorneyas 2nd Defense Attorney
    Murad
    Murad
    • IGP Officeras IGP Officer
    Sudhir
    Sudhir
    • Rawatas Rawat
    Hiralal
    Hiralal
    • Convictas Convict
    Brahmachari
    Brahmachari
    • Gopalas Gopal
    • (as Brahmchari)
    Ram Sethi
    Ram Sethi
    • Crippled Prisoneras Crippled Prisoner
    Brahm Bhardwaj
    Brahm Bhardwaj
    • Judgeas Judge
    • (as Brahm Bhardawaj)
    Yunus Parvez
    Yunus Parvez
    • Abdulas Abdul
    Dev Kumar
    Dev Kumar
    • Convictas Convict
    Heena Kausar
    • Courtesan, song 'Dil To De Te Nahin'as Courtesan, song 'Dil To De Te Nahin'
    • (as Hina Kausar)
    Bob Christo
    Bob Christo
    • Michaelas Michael
    Baby Geeta
    • Munnias Munni
    • Director
      • Tinnu Anand
    • Writers
      • Inder Raj Anand(dialogue)
      • Tinnu Anand(screenplay) (story)
      • Santosh Shah(screenplay)
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    Kaalia - A name that spells terror in the minds of people, and the police but Kaalia was not always like this. Years ago he was a mere simpleton. Living simply in a shanty ch awl with his elder brother, Shyamlal, Bhabhi (Sister - in - law), whom he adored and their daughter Munni. Apart from them there is no one else in Kallu's little world until one day, an enemy in the guise of Shahani Seth appears. Shahani shatters the happiness in Kallu's life. That same day the young Kallu dies, and the dreaded Kaalia is born, Kaalia's main motive in life becomes wealth, and to destroy Shahani. This path of violence leads Kaalia to inspector Raghubir Singh's jail. Outside of jail, Shahani starts reclaiming his power, and inside jail, Kaalia clashes with Raghubir Singh. —gavin@sunny_deol2009@yahoo.com
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      • Action
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    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Tinnu Annad was chasing Amitabh Bachchan for a year to narrate his script, from studio to studio, and every time Amitabh would say not today, tomorrow, due to the fact he had a really busy schedule. Finally Tinnu had cornered Amitabh on the sets of Don and finally narrated his script. When Tinnu finished, Amitabh was silent. Tinnu said, "You don't have to tell me that you like my script because I know you like it very much." Amitabh was surprised and asked, "How do you know that? "Tinnu replied, "Before I came, a few people told me that if Amitabh Bachchan is hearing a script and he looks towards the sky and he starts stroking his hair, it means your script is rejected. I am glad you did neither while I was narrating the script.' Amitabh Bachchan liked Tinnu's confidence and signed the project.
    • Goofs
      When Kallu is driving the car which he borrowed from the showroom, he moves the gear lever inconsistently to put the car into reverse - sometimes backwards, sometimes forwards.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jambo Cinema (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Jahan Teri Ye Nazar Hai Meri Jaan Mujhey Khabar Hai
      Performed by Kishore Kumar
      Lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri
      Music by Rahul Dev Burman
      Music on Music India

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    Kaalia !!! Amitabh Batchchan 1981 classic !!!
    Kaalia - A name that spells terror in the minds of the people, and the police but Kaalia (Amitabh Batchchan) was not always like this.

    Years ago he was a mere simpleton. Living simply in a shanty ch awl with his elder brother, Shyamtal (Kader Khan), Bhabhi (Sister-in-law), whom he adored and their daughter Munni. Apart from them there is no one else in Kallu's Little World until one day, an enemy in the guise of Shahani Seth (Amjad Khan) appears. Shahani shatters the happiness in Kallu's life.

    That same day the young Kallu dies, and the dreaded Kaalia is born, Kaalia's main motive in life becomes wealth, and to destroy Shahani. This path of violence leads Kaalia to inspector Raghubir Singh's (Pran) jail. Outside of jail, Shahani starts reclaiming his power, and inside jail. Kaalia clashes with Raghubir Singh.
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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1981 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Калия
    • Filming locations
      • Chandivali Studio, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production company
      • Bobby Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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