Kaalia (1981)

 ●  Hindi ● 2 hrs 52 mins

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This fiery drama traces the creation of the feared Kaalia - A name that spells terror in the minds of people and the police, but Kaalia was not always like this. Years ago he was a mere simpleton. Living simply in a shanty chawl with his elder brother, Shyamlal, Bhabhi (Sister -in-law), whom he adored and their daughter Munni. Apart from them there is no one else in Kallu's little world until one day, an enemy in the guise of Shahani Seth appears. Shahani shatters the happiness in Kallu's life. That same day the young Kallu dies, and the dreaded Kaalia is born, Kaalia's main motive in life becomes wealth, and to destroy Shahani. This path of violence leads Kaalia to inspector Raghubir Singh's jail. Outside of jail, Shahani starts reclaiming his power, and inside jail, Kaalia clashes with Raghubir Singh. How will the clash between Kaalia and Inspector Singh turn out? Will Kaalia succeed in defeating his enemies?
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Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Asha Parekh, Parveen Babi

Crew: Tinnu Anand (Director), Pravin Bhatt (Director of Photography), Rahul Dev Burman (Music Director), Kishan Bagga (Audiographer)

Rating: U (India)

Genres: Action, Thriller

Release Dates: 25 Dec 1981 (India)

Hindi Name: कालिया

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Did you know? Due to financial and time constraints, the song "Jahan Teri Ye Nazar Hai" was filmed on the sets of Namak Halal (1982), another Amitabh Bachchan blockbuster. Read More
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as Kallu / Kaalia
as Shanti
as Shalini / Rani Singh
as Shahani Seth / Jaswant
as Constable
as Michael
as Convict
as Shamu
as Ram Din
as Jailer Raghvir Singh
as Crippled Prisoner
as Public Prosecutor
as Abdul

Direction

Director
First Assistant Director
Assistant Director

Production

Producer
Production Company

Writers

Story Writer
Screenplay Writer
Dialogue Writer

Camera and Electrical

Director of Photography
Assistant Cameraman

Music

Music Director
Music Label

Sound

Audiographer
Sound Re-recording Mixer
Assistant Sound Re-recording Mixer

Art

Art Director

Choreography

Choreographer
Assistant Choreographer

Costume and Wardrobe

Costume Designer

Editorial

Editor

Makeup and Hair

Assistant Makeup Artist

Special Effects

Special Effects Coordinator

Stunts

Stunt Coordinator
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
1.85:1 (Flat)
Stereoscopy:
No
Tracklist
Music Label: Universal Music India
05:27

Music Director: Rahul Dev Burman
Playback Singer: Kishore Kumar
05:44

Music Director: Rahul Dev Burman
Playback Singer: Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar
06:15

Music Director: Rahul Dev Burman
Playback Singer: Mohammad Rafi
04:51

Music Director: Rahul Dev Burman
Playback Singer: Asha Bhosle
05:17

Music Director: Rahul Dev Burman
Playback Singer: Asha Bhosle
Movie Connection(s):
Referenced in: Laawaris (Hindi)
Referenced in: Chennai Express (Hindi)
Goofs:
Continuity
When Kallu fails to escape from the jail, after Raghuveer beats him up there is no blood on his face. But in the cell scene where he has been chained by the officers, there is blood there.

Revealing Mistakes
When Kallu is driving the car which he borrowed from the showroom, he moves the gear lever inconsistently to put the car into reverse - sometimes backwards, sometimes forwards.
Trivia:
The popular actress Kushboo Sundar (as Baby Khushboo), played a cameo in this movie as a child artist, enacting the role of Rina.

Tinnu Anand chased Amitabh Bachchan for a year before getting the chance to show him his script. Amitabh liked, was impressed by Tinnu's confidence, and agreed to sign for the film.

Due to financial and time constraints, the song "Jahan Teri Ye Nazar Hai" was filmed on the sets of Namak Halal (1982), another Amitabh Bachchan blockbuster.

Director Tinnu Anand dubbed for several extra actors in the film.