Shammi Kapoor Movies
- 1996
This Hindi film is an elaborate fantasy, with detailed sets and musical numbers. Anil Kapoor plays a prince whose kingdom is destroyed by the father of Princess Vishakha (Madhuri Dixit). The prince's own father is framed for the murder of Vishakha's father by Mantri (Nasseeruddin Shah). While hunting down Mantri to seek revenge, the prince meets and falls in love with Vishakha. The score is provided by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a prolific composer of Indian film music. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, All Movie Guide
- 1989
Daata is a traditional revenge tale elevated by the novelty of its East-Indian cast and settings. Mithun Chakraborty plays a college student, dedicated to his studies and devoted to his father and sister. In Chakraborty's absence, slimy moneylender Prem Chopra victimizes the boy's family. Left penniless, both father and sister commit suicide. The latter half of the film is consumed by Chakraborty's revenge scheme. Daata was based on a story by M. Akhtar, who collaborated on the script. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mithun Chakraborty, Padmini Kolhapure, (more)
- 1982
A patriot whose family was tragically separated after India achieved independence from Britain moves into the slums with his criminal son, and is eventually reunited with his entire family at precisely the point when all hope seemed lost. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Deadly Thief is the American video title of the Indian feature Shalimar. The title character is played by, of all people, Rex Harrison. He's an eccentric millionaire who assembles the cream of the world's criminal crop for the mother of all heists. They are to steal a valuable ruby-from Shalimar himself. If they fail, the penalty is death-which may be preferable compared to the perils they face in trying to succeed. Interesting variation on themes explored in earlier Harrison vehicle The Honey Pot. The Hindi-language version of Shalimar did OK in Indian theatres, but the English-language version never received British or American release. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
