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Hindi CINEMA · 1988
Shahenshah
शहँशाह
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Overview
Inspector Srivastav is framed by a wily and cunning gangster, J.K., and unable to prove his innocence, hangs himself, leaving behind his wife, and son, Vijay. Years later, Vijay has grown up and has joined the police force as an Inspector. Unlike his dad, he is corrupt and does accept bribes to turn a nelson's eye to crime. The City Police are assigned the task of apprehending a customed man called "Shahenshah", who operates at night and targets, tries and kills gangsters in a "Judge and Executioner "style. No one knows the real identity of Shahenshah, as he is feared by the police department, and respected by the poor and middle-class.
A closer look
Shahenshah (1988) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Action. Directed by Tinnu Anand. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Aruna Irani, Rohini Hattangadi. Runtime: 180 minutes.
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Shahenshah FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Shahenshah?
Shahenshah is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Shahenshah?
Our source metadata lists 29 January 1988. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Shahenshah?
The listed director is Tinnu Anand.
Who is in the cast of Shahenshah?
The available cast credits include Amitabh Bachchan, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Aruna Irani, Rohini Hattangadi, Supriya Pathak. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Shahenshah?
The recorded runtime is 180 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Shahenshah?
The source lists these genres: Action.
What is the original title of Shahenshah?
The original title in our source data is शहँशाह. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Shahenshah about?
Inspector Srivastav is framed by a wily and cunning gangster, J.K., and unable to prove his innocence, hangs himself, leaving behind his wife, and son, Vijay. Years later, Vijay has grown up and has joined the police force as an Inspector. Unlike his dad, he is corrupt and does accept bribes to turn a nelson's eye to crime. The City Police are assigned the task of apprehending a customed man called "Shahenshah", who operates at night and targets, tries and kills gangsters in a "Judge and Executioner "style. No one knows the real identity of Shahenshah, as he is feared by the police department, and respected by the poor and middle-class.
