Gardish

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  • NR
  • 1993
  • 2 hr 51 min
  • 7.6  (919)

Gardish is a 1993 Indian action-thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Jackie Shroff and Dimple Kapadia in leading roles. The movie is a thrilling action-drama that revolves around the life of a young man, Shekhar, who is struggling to make a living for his family. Shekhar's father is a constable, and his younger sister is finishing her studies. Shekhar's life takes a dramatic turn when he is hired by the son of a prominent politician, Mr. Rana, as a driver.

The movie begins with Shekhar getting his driver’s license and successfully getting his first job as a driver for a wealthy family. He falls in love with Rana's daughter, Shaila, and the pair becomes inseparable. As time passes, Shekhar becomes privy to the dark world of politics, greed, and corruption. He is forced to confront the tough choices he has to make to protect his family's well-being.

Rana, the powerful politician, controls the city's underworld and is known to have a tight grip on the police department. Despite his wealth and power, Rana is unable to control his rebellious son, Raghu. Raghu is a firebrand who is always looking for a good fight, likely to cause trouble wherever he goes. When Shekhar arrives and becomes his driver, however, Raghu and Shekhar get along very well. Shekhar even saves Raghu from danger, and the two become great friends.

Meanwhile, Shekhar's father has been working himself to the bone as a constable, trying to protect the city from Rana's rule. He starts getting too close to the truth about Rana's underhanded operations, and that spells trouble. Rana views Shekhar's father as a nuisance to his business, and he is powerless to stop him from going after his operation.

The movie takes a darker turn when Shekhar's father is attacked and severely injured, leaving him unable to speak. Shekhar is devastated and goes on a quest to find out who is responsible. He realizes that his boss, Rana, is the one behind the attack due to his father's snooping around. Shekhar goes into hiding with his family but is eventually tracked down by Rana's goons.

Shekhar must then confront the politician who he thought was his friend. Our hero fights for not just his survival, but for his family and for justice. Will Shekhar be able to bring to justice the people who wronged his family?

Gardish is an action-packed thriller with some great performances from the lead actors. Jackie Shroff is convincing as Shekhar, a man caught in a web of deceit and power play. Dimple Kapadia plays the role of Shekhar's love interest, and her chemistry with Shroff is electric. Amrish Puri is at his menacing best as the ruthless politician whose greed knows no bounds. The movie also features some great action sequences, and the climax of the movie is intense and satisfying.

It's one of the movies where Priyadarshan has managed to infuse some social commentary on corruption in politics in a gripping plot. The cinematography follows the same standards of most mid-nineties movies but has good enough quality that you would not be distracted by it too much. The music for the movie by R.D. Burman is fantastic and has the right tone for the movie's theme.

On a more personal note, Gardish is one movie that can rarely leave you feeling neutral. Priyadarshan has done a fabulous job of crafting a story that a viewer can sink their teeth into, with every minute filled with action, drama, and thrills.

Overall, Gardish is a satisfying action-thriller movie that is a must-watch for fans of the genre. With excellent performances, a gripping plot, and a nail-biting climax, this movie is that one action-packed drama that leaves audiences entertained.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1993
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    2 hr 51 min
  • Language
    Hindi
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (919)