Koyla (1997)
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In this thriller from India, Shankar (Shah Rukh Khan) is a mute servant of Rajasaab (Amrish Puri). Shankar is a loyal follower, however, he falls in love with his master's wife, Gauri (Madhuri Dixit). When Shankar and Gauri run off, Shankar is thrown from a cliff and left for dead, and Gauri is sold to a bordello. Shankar is found by a native and is slowly nursed back to health. Having also regained his ability to speak, Shankar returns to Rajasaab to rescue Gauri and get revenge. Koyla is based on the 1990 Tony Scott film Revenge, which itself is an adaptation of a novella by Jim Harrison.
~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi
~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi
- Starring:
- Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, (more)
- Director(s):
- Rakesh Roshan
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Koyla
In this thriller from India, Shankar (Shah Rukh Khan) is a mute servant of Rajasaab (Amrish Puri). Shankar is a loyal follower, however, he falls in love with his master's wife, Gauri (Madhuri Dixit). When Shankar and Gauri run off, Shankar is thrown from a cliff and left for dead, and Gauri is sold to a bordello. Shankar is found by a native and is slowly nursed back to health. Having also regained his ability to speak, Shankar returns to Rajasaab to rescue Gauri and get revenge. Koyla is based on the 1990 Tony Scott film Revenge, which itself is an adaptation of a novella by Jim Harrison.
~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 167 mins
Complete Cast of Koyla
- Shah Rukh Khan - Shankar
- Amrish Puri - Rajasaab
- Salim Ghouse - Brijwa
- Madhuri Dixit - Gauri
- Mohnish Behl
- Director(s):
- Rakesh Roshan
- Writer(s):
- Sachin Bhaumick
- Producer(s):
- Rakesh Roshan
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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