Main Balwaan
Poster
Directed byMukul S. Anand
Produced byPranlal Mehta
StarringDharmendra
Mithun Chakraborty
Meenakshi Sheshadri
Suresh Oberoi
Raza Murad
Tej Sapru
Rita Bhaduri
Utpal Dutt
Music byBappi Lahiri
Release date
  • 28 November 1986 (1986-11-28) (India)
Running time
130 min.
LanguageHindi
Budget23.8 million[1]
Box office70 million[1]

Main Balwaan (lit.'I am a macho') is a 1986 Indian Hind-language action film directed by Mukul S. Anand,[2]. The film stars Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Utpal Dutt, Rita Bhaduri, Suresh Oberoi and Raza Murad.[3] It was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year.

Main Balwaan released worldwide on 28th November 1986, and received mixed reviews from critics. Commercially the film underperformed in India but did well overseas, and it was the 4th highest grossing film of 1986.


Plot

Main Balwaan portrays the story of an honest police officer who is caught in the web of human relationships and becomes the victim of a misunderstanding by his own protector. Anil (Suresh Oberoi) who is Meera's son marries Geeta (Rita Bhaduri) against his father's wish. When he brings her home, his family rejects them and they are thrown out. Anil dies, due to which Geeta goes mad and their son Tony (Mithun Chakraborty) is looked after by his maternal uncle, Chowdhary (Dharmendra) who is a police officer. Tony falls in love with Natasha, daughter of Basu, the Police Commissioner. Tony takes advantage of his uncle's honesty and extracts money from local shopkeepers and businessmen. When the British crown is stolen, Tony is the main suspect.

Cast

Soundtrack

'Pehle Rock 'N' Roll', sung by Kishore Kumar and 'No Entry', sung by Kishore Kumar and Nazia Hassan remain popular. Lyrics by Anjaan.

#TitleSinger(s)
1 "No Entry" Kishore Kumar, Nazia Hassan
2 "Main Balwaan" Mohammed Aziz
3 "Rock’N’Roll" Kishore Kumar, Nazia Hassan
4 "Saare Shehar Mein Hai Ek Diwana" Alisha Chinai, Bappi Lahiri
5 "Saans Teri" Alisha Chinai, Bappi Lahiri
6 "Padosi Teri Murgi" Alisha Chinai, Bappi Lahiri

References

  1. 1 2 "Main Balwaan 1986 Movie Box Office Collection, Budget and Unknown Facts 1980's Box Office Collection". KS Box Office. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  2. "Main Balwaan (1986) Cast - Actor, Actress, Director, Producer, Music Director". Cinestaan. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  3. "Main Balwaan 1986 Movie Box Office Collection, Budget and Unknown Facts – KS Box Office". 29 June 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2022.


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