Paanch Qaidi
Synopsis
Once upon a time in a village a dacoit named Daku Mangal Singh (Ranjeet) harasses the villagers for lagaan, When Inspector-in-charge Vijay (Girish Karnad) gets transferred to that village he encounters Daku Mangal Singh (Ranjeet) and makes a plan to set the village free of the menace. This story is about five criminals who were taken by the inspector-in-charge Vijay for help to the village. Inspector Vijay take those criminals at his own risk as the higher authority denies his approval. Daku Mangal Singh also exploits women in the village. Does Vijay succeed in his mission.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shibu Mitra
- Original Title
- Paanch Qaidi
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
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What is Paanch Qaidi about?
Once upon a time in a village a dacoit named Daku Mangal Singh (Ranjeet) harasses the villagers for lagaan, When Inspector-in-charge Vijay (Girish Karnad) gets transferred to that village he encounters Daku Mangal Singh (Ranjeet) and makes a plan to set the village free of the menace. This story is about five criminals who were taken by the inspector-in-charge Vijay for help to the village. Inspector Vijay take those criminals at his own risk as the higher authority denies his approval. Daku Mangal Singh also exploits women in the village. Does Vijay succeed in his mission.
Who directed Paanch Qaidi?
Paanch Qaidi was directed by Shibu Mitra.
Who stars in Paanch Qaidi?
The principal cast of Paanch Qaidi includes Mahendra Sandhu, Sarika, Amjad Khan, Vijayendra Ghatge, Ranjeet Bedi.
When was Paanch Qaidi released and how long is it?
Paanch Qaidi was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.