Jalwa
Synopsis
Kapil's younger brother, Buntu, dies as a result of a drug overdose. Kapil vows to put an end to drugs and drug-dealers, by joining the police. He soon attains the title of C.I.D. Inspector. He lives in Bombay with his mom. One day his friend from Goa, Albert Pinto is killed in front of him. He vows to avenge his death, but the local police will not permit to do so, and they assign this incident to another inspector. Frustrated, Kapil decides to travel to Goa.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pankaj Parashar
- Screenplay & Story
- Kamlesh Pandey
- Original Title
- Jalwa
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pankaj Parashar
Kamlesh Pandey
Department Leadership Roster
Pankaj Parashar
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jalwa
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What is Jalwa about?
Kapil's younger brother, Buntu, dies as a result of a drug overdose. Kapil vows to put an end to drugs and drug-dealers, by joining the police. He soon attains the title of C.I.D. Inspector. He lives in Bombay with his mom. One day his friend from Goa, Albert Pinto is killed in front of him. He vows to avenge his death, but the local police will not permit to do so, and they assign this incident to another inspector. Frustrated, Kapil decides to travel to Goa.
Who directed Jalwa?
Jalwa was directed by Pankaj Parashar.
Who stars in Jalwa?
The principal cast of Jalwa includes Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Archana Puran Singh, Tejeshwar Singh, Dalip Tahil.
When was Jalwa released and how long is it?
Jalwa was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.