Movie Details:
Based on | On the Waterfront (1954) |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Genre | Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller |
Release date | 19 June 1998 |
Running time | 2h 42m |
Starring | Aamir Khan Rani Mukherji |
Directed by | Vikram Bhatt |
Written by | Anjum Rajabali |
Story by | Budd Schulberg (adapted screenplay) |
Produced by | Mukesh Bhatt |
Cinematography by | Teja |
Edited by | Waman Bhonsle |
Music by | Songs: Jatin–Lalit Background score: Amar Haldipur |
Production Company | |
Distributor | Vishesh Films |
Cast & Characters:
- Aamir Khan as Siddharth Marathe “Siddhu”
- Rani Mukerji as Alisha Mafatlal
- Deepak Tijori as Charlie
- Sharat Saxena as Raunak “Ronnie” Singh
- Akshay Anand as Harihar “Hari” Mafatlal, Alisha’s brother.
- Rajit Kapoor as Jai Marathe, Siddharth’s brother.
- Mita Vashisht as Siddharth’s lawyer Fatima madam
- Dalip Tahil as Vishwanath Marathe, Siddharth’s father.(special appearance)
- Raju Kher as Ashok Mafatlal, Alisha’s father
- Ashutosh Rana as Shyamsundar Agrawal (special appearance)
- Kamlesh Oza as Avinash
- Daya Shankar Pandey
- Amin Hajee as Black Tiger (boxing champion)
- Prithvi Zutshi
- Sheikh Sami
- Rahul Singh
Storyline:
Ghulam means a slave. Sidharth (Aamir Khan) is an amateur boxer who does not work, preferring to loaf about with friends. His older brother Jai (Rajit Kapoor) works with a gangster who rules the neighborhood, terrorizing merchants and demanding protection money. As a child Sidharth idolized his father, an ex-freedom fighter, whom he saw committing suicide in guilt after a visit from an old acquaintance. Sidharth meets a girl, Alisha (Rani Mukerji), who rides with a motorcycle gang, and Hari, a social worker. The film tells the story of Sidharth’s romance with Alisha and his reformation.
About Movie:
Ghulam is a Hindi action film directed by Vikram Bhatt, featuring Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji in leading roles. The film’s narrative bears similarities to Vishesh Films’ earlier production, Kabzaa (1988), which starred Sanjay Dutt and was inspired by Elia Kazan’s classic, On the Waterfront (1954).
Ghulam was released on June 19, 1998, and achieved significant commercial success, grossing approximately ₹242 million at the box office. The film was well-received by audiences and became a notable hit during its release year.
The film was remade in Tamil in 2000 under the title Sudhandhiram, showcasing its influence and popularity across different Indian film industries.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | ₹72 million |
Worldwide Collection | ₹242 million |