Sarfarosh (1999)

 ●  Hindi ● 2 hrs 54 mins

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'Sarfarosh' is an action-oriented crime thriller which follows the transformation of a young student into a committed and dedicated police officer, ACP Ajay Singh Rathod as he tries to dismantle the terrorist network in India. An ardent fan of ghazal singer Gulfam Hassan, he happily accepts an invitation to a concert where he spots a familiar face, Seema. Ajay had been in love with Seema when they were studying in Delhi, but never got the courage to propose her. Gulfam, on the other hand, is Indian by birth, but had to move to Pakistan as a child during partition. Deeply scarred due to the experience, he is still happy that the Government allows him to live in his palatial residence whenever he comes to India. It is revealed that Ajay's father and elder brother were going to testify against some criminals, but are attacked by them –Ajay's elder brother was murdered while his father was kidnapped and permanently damaged, but left alive. This event totally alters the course of Ajay's life, inspiring him to join the police force. Now, he is in charge of the task of apprehending a group of terrorists, that are being sheltered and protected by corrupt parliamentary representatives, with arms being supplied by Pakistan. Ajay does not know that the trail which he is following will lead him to Rajasthan, right into the house of the person who runs this operation; a person who is known to him. Will Ajay manage to identify and bring to justice those involved in illegal and corrupt activities?

Cast: Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Sonali Bendre

Crew: John Mathew Matthan (Director), Vikas Sivaraman (Director of Photography), Jatin Pandit (Music Director), Lalit Pandit (Music Director), Sanjoy Chowdhury (Music Director)

Rating: A (India)

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Release Dates: 30 Apr 1999 (India)

Tagline: Rupaiyo ki lalach mai apne desh ko bechne chala hai haramzada

Hindi Name: सरफरोश

Did you know? The film marks Nawazuddin Siddiqui's screen debut. Read More
as Ajay Singh Rathod
as Ghazal singer 'Gulfam Hassan'
as Seema
as Haji
as Ajay's Father
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as Shafi
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as INSP. Salim
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as Thakur
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as Major Baig
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as Babhi
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Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Hindi
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Taglines:
Rupaiyo ki lalach mai apne desh ko bechne chala hai haramzada
A reason to live
Movie Connection(s):
Reference: Hadh Kar Di Aapne (Hindi)
Trivia:
This film came out during the Kargil conflict when tensions between India and Pakistan were high.

The film marks Nawazuddin Siddiqui's screen debut.

John Matthew Matthan started working on the film in 1992. Seven years were spent on the research, production and post production. The film was finally released in 1999.