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Tezaab

6.9

/10

2730 rated

1988•2 h 53 m•India

After his parents are killed, Mahesh's life is ruined as he gets imprisoned and separated from Mohini, who suffers due to her cruel father. Mahesh returns to save Mohini and settle old scores.

Action

Crime

Drama

Cast (13)

Mahesh Deshmukh (Munna)

Shyamlal (Mohini's dad)

Inspector Gagan Singh

Inspector Gupta

Abbas Ali (Guldasta)

Nikita (special appearance)

Man in Farsi Restaurant

Recommended

Reviews

ThatoTsubelle

14/06/2025 06:42

When N.Chandra's Tezaab was released in 1988, it had all the ingredients of a flop: a story as old as the hills, unknown leading lady, modest budget, and Anil Kapoor. But due to its breakneck storytelling and smoldering lead performances, Tezaab emerged as one of the biggest hits of the 80s and, at the same time, unleashed the Madhu juggernaut that would dominate the industry for almost a decade. The premise is simple: Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit meet in college, have a fight, fall in love...you get the picture. But in a matter of seconds (minor spoiler here) everything, and I mean everything, goes haywire as Anil is banished, Madhuri becomes a dancer, a gang war ensues, Johnny Lever shows up, police corruption raises its ugly head, and 2 scenes are ripped out of The Untouchables. In other words, you know you're watching an Indian movie! Before this film, Anil Kapoor was useless. He was good in supporting roles but, apart from Mr. India the previous year, wasn't having much luck as a leading man. That all changed here as Anil commanded the screen in his portrayal of Munna, an ex-patriot who now finds himself on the other side of the law. The raw edge that he brought to the character was a revelation and one wishes he'd done more of these roles instead of the "nice guy everyman types" that he plays now. As the long-suffering yet loyal Mohini, a psychology student forced into dancing by her alcoholic father - played well by Anupham Kher- Madhuri, who was only 21 at the time, gave the type of no holds barred performance that most actresses don't give in their life. Her desire to succeed is so evident in this film and she is never overshadowed nor overacts. The infamous "Ek Do Teen" number is here, complete with all the "Jhataks Mathaks" that accompanied her star turn. The film lost the Boscar (i.e. the Indian Oscar) to Qayamat se Qayamat Tak although Anil did take home the Best Actor trophy over Aamir Khan. Madhuri, in a close call, lost out to Rekha (if you care). The flashback technique that Chandra incorporated into the film saved it from being a bore without confusing the viewer. The story may not have been original, but it's the execution that made it a winner.

Donald Kariseb

14/06/2025 06:42

Tezaab review : Noted director N. Chandra celebrated a hat-trick of hits with this film after Ankush (1986) and Pratighaat (1987). While the previous two had an offbeat approach, Tezaab had known stars and super popular music by Laxmikant Pyarelal to steer it to success. Anil Kapoor was truly convincing as Mahesh Deshmukh who turns tadipaar Munna due to unfortunate circumstances post his love story with college mate Mohini (Madhuri Dixit). The love saga itself is so interestingly handled by Chandra that all those light moments are sheer timepass entertainment. Whether it is Munna wooing the college hottie Nikita (sexy Mandakini) just to get Mohini jealous or the culmination of his bet with Babban (Chunky Pandey, impressive) in to true love.. Tezaab had a convincing action hero in Anil, a sizzling hot dancer in Madhuri and most importantly, a terrific villain in Kiran Kumar as Lotia Pathan who kidnaps Mohini with his biker gang at the very start of the film. That scene remains its highlight. The Ek Do Teen... number is the movie's jaan with its unforgettable Madame Dixit's thumkas. Anil Kapoor got so insecure with the song that he persuaded N Chandra to film a male version on him. Another song called "Amitabh ko bulao toh jaane" was added to the film in its 12th week. Tezaab is memorable for Chunky Pandey's Babban as well. Playing the hero's bestie, he infuses jaan in his tapori character particularly in the scene when he fools a Parsi bawa (Dinesh Hingoo) in to sponsering his gang member's birthday treat. "Murgi walon apni murgi sambhalo". Solid Hilarious!! But above all my personal fave character of Tezaab is the slimy Shyamlal (Anupam Kher) who throws acid on his wife (Suhas Joshi) when she throws a tantrum. The film's title couldn't have got a more morbid relevance!! Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

user9657708242373

14/06/2025 06:42

Tezaab is the true blue print Entertainer of Modern Era! Action,Romance,Drama,Emotions,Musical all beautifully blended into one! During the times when the theatre attendance was reducing, this film was amongst those few gems which brought back the family to the cinema halls. It was one of those films which were the "Firsts" in the cinema hall of many 😄😍! #MadhuriDixit became the overnight Superstar, #AlkaYagnik rose to prominence with this film and the #Filmfare instituted the Best Choreography Award for the first time won by the Iconic #SarojKhan. Anil Kapoor proved his mettle as action hero after playing comedy in Mr. India. Madhuri Dixit overshadowed Anil in many scenes and proved that she is a brilliant actress.

brook Solomon

14/06/2025 06:42

this is the film which i saw when i was just 10 year on VHS i mesmerize from the performance of the cast everyone perform exceptionally well.while it is MUNNAor BABBAN or LOTIYA PATHAN OR MADHURI. music scored by LP that was rocking i remember even today that EK DO TEEN was all over i also like the another song of this movie was NITIN MUKESH "SO GAYA HAI RASTA" which is good u can easily listen this song on any FM channel at night after 12 o clock. the director N CHANDRA is its best in this movie he was in peak of his imagination and direction which he started from ANKUSH and PRATIGHAAT i really wonder why he is unable to create same magic till now. even he started making style and XCUSE ME type of films. the biggest fact of this film which i like most is that, it is the remake of English film the streets of fire it take best adaption from the film u may surprised to know that streets of fire was so so in Hollywood but tejaab rock all the India and it gives edges to ANIL KAPOOR to other film star of country support to MADHURI and lot of name and fame to N CHANDRA not to forget LOTIYA PATHAN.

user4529234120238

14/06/2025 06:42

A violent love story as the director promised. Action,emotion,drama,music,dance,comedy and what not? The songs are absolutely fantastic the dance number "ek do teen" was a smash hit in those days other songs were equally good. The comedy by Johny Lever and Chunky Pandey was very good. Especially the scene when Chunky poses as an Arab business man in a gambling den. All the casts were perfect fit in this film except Anil Kapoor. Although he was the lead roll he looked too old to pass as a collage student. Madhuri Dixit looks absolutely beautiful in this movie. This was the movie when she became a star overnight. This is a really good movie. I have seen it more than 10 times.

Shraddha Das

14/06/2025 06:42

When N. Chandra's Tezaab was released in 1988, it had all the ingredients of a flop: a story as old as the hills, unknown leading lady, modest budget, and Anil Kapoor. But due to its breakneck storytelling and lead performances, Tezaab emerged as one of the biggest hits of the 80s and, at the same time, unleashed the Madhu juggernaut that would dominate the industry for a decade. The premise is simple: Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit meet in college, have a fight, fall in love...you get the picture. But in a matter of seconds (minor spoiler here) everything, and I mean Everything, goes haywire as Anil is banished, Madhuri becomes a dancer, a gang war ensues, police corruption raises its ugly head, a young Johnny Lever raises his ugly head, and 2 scenes are ripped out of The Untouchables. In other words, you know you're watching an Indian movie! Before this film Anil Kapoor was useless. He had found success in supporting roles but, apart from Mr. India the previous year, wasn't having much luck as a leading man. That all changed here as Anil commanded the screen with his portrayal of Munna, an ex-patriot who now finds himself on the wrong side of the law. The raw edge that he brought to the character was perfect and one wishes he'd done more of these roles instead of the "nice guy everyman types" he plays today. As the long-suffering yet loyal Mohini, a psychology student forced into dancing by her alcoholic father - played well by Anupham Kher - Madhuri, who was about 21 at the time, gave the type of no holds barred performance that most actresses don't (and can't) give in their life. This was her big break and her determination to succeed is evident throughout the film yet she is never overshadowed nor overacts. The infamous "Ek Do Teen" number is here, complete with all the "Jhataks Mathaks" that accompanied her star turn and made it the nation's mantra. The film lost the Boscar (i.e. the Indian Oscar) to Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak although Anil did take the Best Actor trophy over Aamir Khan. Madhuri, in a close call, lost out to Rekha (if you care). There is an awful lot of violence in this movie - this is after all a MAN's love story, not some sissy Shahrukh Khan flick. The flashback technique that Chandra incorporated into the film kept it from being a bore without confusing the viewer. The story may not have been original, but it's the execution that made it a winner.

moody habesha

14/06/2025 06:42

Tezaab, with the tag line a Violent Love Story. Tells the story of Anil Kapoor and his life. He goes through a series of serious incidents which causes him Tezaab. As the title suggests, Tezaab means Acid, as in the burning acid in Anils heart. Anil Kapoor in a award winning role gives a Brilliant performance. Madhuri Dixit looks sexier then ever in a great performance. Chunkey Pandey provides plenty of humour with sidekicks like Johnny Lever in a younger role. Chunkey gives his best performance I've seen till the 2005 release D. Mandakini is there for 10 minutes and looks sexy as usual. The supporting Cast give good performances including Anupom Kher and Kiran Kumar. Tezaab has the famous dance song Ek Do Teen, that made Madhuri more popular in her sexy dance. Madhuri looks stunning in the song, but looks more sexier in Khal Nayak - Choli ke peeche. Tezaab is a great movie that is worth the watch.

Lojay

14/06/2025 06:42

N. Chandra's Tezaab was given more than it's due. True the song "Ek Do Teen" is a foot-tabbing number & Madhuri Dixit shot to fame with this movie, yet what nobody seem to have noticed that it is a bad remake of Hollywood's action/ musical "Streets of Fire" (1984). Much publicity was given to the movie, which helped to make it a big success. Another flick used to make the movie a definite success, was adding a song number after the film's release. Nothing special about this movie if you're well acquainted with good movies & cinema.

Isleymbtr

14/06/2025 06:42

The story drags a lot. The story has many angels. Several stories stitched one. A remake of a Hollywood movie. The songs are very good. Especially, So gaya yeh jahan, so gaya asman... I didn't like the ending and some of the parts of the movie. Anil Kapoor, Madhuri, Anupam Kher did very very well. Chunkey Pandey, Johnny Lever, were also good. Recommended 60%.

Rosaria Sousa315

14/06/2025 06:42

I had heard a lot about this movie. Its songs became the most popular, especially " One ,two, three..". "This world has slept" gave a break to legendary singer Mukesh's son -Nitin Mukesh. Laxmikant-Pyarelal's music was inspired by some tune they had heard a marriage band playing, so it is said. But the movie itself is a disappointment, for I expected cinema. It is a typical Hindi film with songs and dances. A rare thought provoking moment is when Suresh Oberoi's character questions Munna, about escaping responsibility. Having said this , Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit have given their best performances. Their performances lift the movie, give life to some exaggerated scenes. It is probably Chunky Pandey's only well acted movie. Suresh Oberoi also plays his cameo well. But the film didn't deserve all the accolades it got.