Family, Fury, and Fists Collide in 1994’s Khuddar

In the landscape of 1990s Bollywood, few films stand out like Khuddar Movie. Directed by Iqbal Durrani and featuring a powerhouse cast led by Govinda and Karishma Kapoor, this 1994 action-drama is a rollercoaster ride through themes of honour, family, and fighting the system.

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The Serpentine Plot

Khuddar Movie wastes no time diving into its labyrinthine plot. At the heart of it all is the upstanding, middle-class Suri family, headed by the morally upright Shastri Suri (played by veteran actor Shreeram Lagoo). His son Siddhant (Govinda) is an honest police inspector, but the younger son Nandu (Raju Shrestha) has fallen into the wrong crowd.

Nandu gets involved with a gang of women-traffickers led by the nefarious duo of Babujaan (Mahesh Anand) and Kapaali (Jack Gaud). When the young Pooja (Karishma Kapoor) witnesses their crimes, she’s attacked and blinded. In a twist of fate, she ends up marrying Siddhant, unaware that her assailant is now her brother-in-law.

Meanwhile, Shastri Suri stands for election against the corrupt politician Adarsh Vardhan (Shakti Kapoor), with Siddhant forced to work as Vardhan’s bodyguard to uncover his misdeeds. It all comes to a head when Pooja regains her sight and identifies Nandu, setting Siddhant on a path of vengeance against his own brother.

Star Power

Khuddar Movie cast boasts an ensemble cast that’s a who’s who of 90s Bollywood:

• Govinda as the righteous Police Inspector Siddhant Suri

• Karishma Kapoor as Pooja, the young victim who marries Siddhant

• Kader Khan as Kanhaiyalal, loyal employee of the Suri family

• Shakti Kapoor as the villainous politician Adarsh Vardhan

• Shreeram Lagoo as the noble patriarch Shastri Suri

The chemistry between Govinda and Karishma Kapoor, who was only 19 at the time, is one of the film’s highlights. Their romance develops naturally despite the dark circumstances that bring them together.

Music and Controversy

No discussion of Khuddar Movie is complete without mentioning Khuddar Movie song soundtrack. Composed by Anu Malik, the film’s music was a chartbuster, with the song ‘Sexy Sexy Sexy Mujhe Log Bole’ (later censored to ‘Baby Baby Baby’) becoming an instant hit.

Interestingly, the song was inspired by Italian singer Sabrina Salerno’s 1987 single ‘Boys’. The raunchy lyrics stirred up controversy at the time, with a young Karishma Kapoor commenting on it in interviews.

Dedication and Disaster

Khuddar Movie is also notable for a behind-the-scenes incident involving its leading man. During the shoot on January 5, 1994, Govinda was involved in a serious car accident that left him with head injuries.

In a display of sheer professionalism and dedication, Govinda continued shooting for the film after receiving medical attention. His commitment to the project despite personal hardship is a testament to his work ethic.

Box Office and Legacy

Produced on a moderate budget of INR 1.95 crore, Khuddar Movie went on to gross INR 8.44 crore at the box office, making it a commercial success. It had an impressive opening weekend of INR 1.96 crore and a first week total of INR 3.40 crore.

While its melodramatic plot and over-the-top action sequences may seem dated today, Khuddar Movie remains a quintessential example of the masala films that dominated 90s Bollywood. Its themes of family honour, fighting corruption, and personal vengeance still resonate with audiences.

In many ways, it’s a precursor to the gritty crime dramas that would populate Hindi cinema in the decades to come. Films like Satya, Company, and Gangaajal all owe a debt to the foundation laid by potboilers like Khuddar Movie.

Where to Watch

As of 2024, Khuddar Movie is available on Airtel Broadband, the popular DTH service that brings a wealth of Bollywood content right to your living room.

So whether you’re revisiting this 90s gem for nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, Khuddar Movie is a wild ride that encapsulates the best (and occasionally the worst) of its era. Strap in and enjoy the rollercoaster of emotions, action, and musical numbers that define this Bollywood classic.

FAQs

1. Who is the director of Khuddar Movie?

Iqbal Durrani directed Khuddar Movie, which released in 1994.

2. What is the basic plot of Khuddar Movie?

The film revolves around the Suri family, whose younger son Nandu gets involved with a gang of criminals, leading to a series of dramatic events.

3. Which popular song from Khuddar Movie stirred up controversy?

The song ‘Sexy Sexy Sexy Mujhe Log Bole’, later censored to ‘Baby Baby Baby’, was controversial for its suggestive lyrics.

4. Did any accidents happen during the filming of Khuddar Movie?

Yes, lead actor Govinda met with a car accident during the shoot but continued filming after receiving medical attention.

5. Was Khuddar Movie a box office success?

Khuddar Movie grossed INR 8.44 crore against a INR 1.95 crore budget, making it a commercial hit.