17 Movies Starring Anil Kapoor

Mr India

Mr India

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1987-05-25

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

179 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.8 (4697 Reviews)

Director:

Shekhar Kapur

Cast:

Writer:

Javed Akhtar

Salim Khan

Fullplot:

Orphaned as a child, Arun Verma (Anil Kapoor) has dedicated his adult life to looking after orphaned children, in a house where he is unable to afford to pay the rent nor even day to day expenses for necessities. He decides to rent one of the rooms, and the tenant is a newspaper reporter named Seema Sohni (Sridevi), who happens to dislike children. Internation crime lord and terrorist Mogambo (Amrish Puri) takes an interest in his very house to store his firearms, and other weapons, and sends his men to force Arun to vacate. Arun and some of the children are beaten-up and threatened with dire consequences if they do not vacate the house. Arun's dad's friend Professor Sinha (Ashok Kumar) shows Arun a device that will make in him invisible, and thereby he will find a way to fight to keep the house. Arun tries the device, and he becomes invisible. Using this, he is able to turn the tables on Mogambo's men, and calls himself "Mr.India". Mr. India becomes popular with the masses, and people everywhere rejoice and claim him to be their new savior. No one knows that Mr. India is Arun, save for Jugal (Aftab Shivdasani). This does not auger well with Mogambo, and he spreads his terror, killing hundreds of innocent citizens, including a child in Arun's care. Mogambo decides to kidnap the children, Seema, and Arun himself, and hopes to trap Mr. India, when he attempts to rescue them. The abduction takes place, and Arun, Seema, and the children are locked in a cell. In this skirmish, Arun misplaces the device, while Seema and the children await the arrival of Mr. India to rescue them, not knowing that time is running out, and Mogambo has already planned their deaths in a pit full of acid.

Tezaab

Tezaab

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-11-11

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

173 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (1000 Reviews)

Director:

N. Chandra

Cast:

Writer:

N. Chandra

Kamlesh Pandey

Fullplot:

From a very early age Mahesh Deshmukh has dreams of serving his country; his encouragement and dreams multiplies when his parents are killed by a gang of robbers who plan to loot the bank they are employed in. He then joins the Indian armed forces whereby he excel in the services he honestly provide to his country. During his college days he gets to meet his fellow collegian, Mohini who wholeheartedly love him and after placing a bet with his friends over her he then began to love her whereby he manages to convince her of his love. Mohini's father Shyamlal is an alcoholic and wants her to dance and take up prostitution as her profession so that she can be able to provide money for his daily share of alcohol. This does not anger well with Mahesh who decides to put a stop to this only to find himself at loggerheads with Shyamlal who takes the help of a gangster, Lotiya Pathan to frame Mahesh, gets him arrested, charged and outcast by law from the city of Bombay for a period of a year. This then transform the simple-minded lad who has dreams for his country into the city's most dreaded gangster, Munna whose only motive in life is revenge.

1942: A Love Story

1942: A Love Story

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1994-07-15

Languages:

Hindi, English

Countries:

India

Runtime:

157 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (2465 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali (screenplay)

Kamna Chandra (dialogue)

Kamna Chandra (story)

Vidhu Vinod Chopra (screenplay)

Vidhu Vinod Chopra (story)

Shivkumar Subramaniam (screenplay)

Shivkumar Subramaniam (story)

Fullplot:

Circa British rule over India in the year 1942 where Indians are either revolutionaries or supporters of the British. In the midst there is wealthy Narendra Singh alias Naren whose romance with a poor yet beautiful girl, Rajeshwari Pathak alias Rajjo brew changes over the entire scenario but unfortunately there are complications in their relationship as Naren's father, Diwan Hari Singh is an informer of the British, who for his loyalty attain the title of Mayor while Rajjo's father, Raghuvir Pathak is one of the many Indians who are revolutionaries against the British with a motive of a free India.

Virasat

Virasat

Basic Info:

Languages:

Hindi, English

Countries:

India

Runtime:

165 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (1631 Reviews)

Director:

Priyadarshan

Cast:

Writer:

Kamal Haasan (story)

Vinay Shukla (dialogue)

Vinay Shukla (screenplay)

Fullplot:

After completing his studies in London, England, Shakti Thakur returns home to India in a small town where his family resides. Accompanying him is his leggy girlfriend, Anita, who he is in love with and wants to marry, much to the disapproval of his family. After a few days, Shakti starts to feel that nothing much has changed in this part of India and longs to return, as he is unable to bear the animosity between the townspeople, in general, and in particular between his Zamindar dad, Raja Thakur, and rival Zamindar Birju, none other than Raja's crippled brother. When Anita leaves the town to meet her parents elsewhere in India, Shakti too wants to follow her, but his plans change suddenly when his father passes away, and the region is ravaged by unprecedented natural calamities. Following the funeral he decides to stay on to look after the family estate and business temporarily, and that is when he meets local town belle, Gehna, who has given her heart to him years ago, hopes to marry him, with approval from his very own family. Anita returns to find that nothing is the same anymore, and that her role may be reduced to that of a mistress, she must now make a choice to either return back home, or fight and win back Shakti's love.

Taal

Taal

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-08-13

Languages:

Hindi, Tamil

Countries:

India

Runtime:

179 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (3420 Reviews)

Director:

Subhash Ghai

Cast:

Writer:

Sachin Bhowmick (screenplay)

Subhash Ghai (dialogue)

Subhash Ghai (screenplay)

Subhash Ghai (story)

Javed Siddiqui (dialogue)

Fullplot:

On a sight-seeing road trip of India, U.K. based Manav Mehta meets Mansi, the daughter of a singer, Tarababu. He is attracted to her, and makes his attraction known. She also is attracted to him eventually. Her dad approves of Manav, and both go to Bombay to meet his family. On their arrival itself, they are shunned and treated as second class citizens, and this lasts throughout the day, with the treatment getting worst at every point. Both decide to leave. Mansi decides to improve her career, leaving the past behind, and meets with Vikrant Kapoor, who helps her get started. Both see each other regularly, and soon decide to get married. In the meantime, Manav has not given up hope to marry Mansi, despite opposition from his and her families. Manav relentlessly purses his dream of marrying Mansi, even on the day of her marriage to Vikrant.

Biwi No. 1

Biwi No. 1

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1999-05-28

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

159 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.5 (2631 Reviews)

Director:

David Dhawan

Fullplot:

Prem and Pooja lead an ever so normal rich life. Pooja who is busy, with her 2 adorable kids and Prem's mom, neglects her man. A gorgeous model, Roopali , enters Prem's life to revive him of his ever so bouncing hormones. Prem leads a double life being a doting father and ever-loving husband on one hand and prancing around the streets with Roopali on the other. Add to all this Lakhan and his wife are good friends of Prem and his wife. Prem wants to have the cake and eat it too. Pooja soon discovers Prem's love and gives an ultimatum. Will Prem go for Pooja? Or will he settle with Roopali?

Call

Call

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-02-11

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

176 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (1476 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Vijay Deveshwar (dialogue)

K.K. Raina (dialogue)

Anjum Rajabali (dialogue)

Anjum Rajabali (screenplay)

Rajkumar Santoshi (dialogue)

Rajkumar Santoshi (screenplay)

Rajkumar Santoshi (story)

Fullplot:

Major Jaidev Rajvansh and his fellow officer Hussein manage to rescue a leading politician as well as capture his kidnapper, Abhrush. The terrorist has been searched for years and he is finally captured by the two officers. Jai returns to a joyous welcome, and is declared a national hero. He takes a break from the army and returns to his hometown. There he meets his childhood friend Anjali who has always harboured love for Jai. Anjali is determined to make sure she and Jai stay together 24/7. At a party, he meets Miss India, Pooja Mallapa. As they spend more time together, he begins to love her and she too begins to love him. In the mean time, Jai's parents are arranging his marriage to Anjali but when they find out about Jai's love for Pooja, they realise that they have to tell Anjali everything. Anjali, heartbroken and jealous swears revenge on Jai for rejecting her. Realising her hatred for him. Abrush takes advantage and together they plot to destroy Jai's reputation and life. Anjali manages to steal some important documents regarding Abrush's plans. The events following leads to Jai being dismissed from the army and he is declared a traitor to the country. Jai, determined to prove his innocence and redeem himself, decides to pursue Abrush alone. Will Jai find out about Anjali's betrayal?

Nayak: The Real Hero

Nayak: The Real Hero

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-09-07

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

187 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (4102 Reviews)

Director:

S. Shankar

Genres:

DramaAction

Cast:

Writer:

Anurag Kashyap (dialogue)

S. Shankar (story)

Fullplot:

Employed as a camera-man at a popular television station QTV; Shivaji Rao Gaekwad work his way up and is eventually promoted as a reporter. One of his job involve interviewing the Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. During the course of the interview he brings to light the true facts of Chauhan to the general public. Agrivated at this Chauhan decides that he will challenge him to become the Chief Minister for a day which he accepts. During his tenure Shivaji attempts to make the wrong right by punishing dishonest people while at the same time ensure that the masses get what they aspire for. But when his life return to normal he will find that nothing is the same anymore as he and his loved ones are made targets by Chauhan's goons this pushes Shivaji to enter politics and eventually elect as the Chief Minister - a Chief Minister who wants to continue the remaining of his day's work.

Calcutta Mail

Calcutta Mail

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-06-30

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (372 Reviews)

Director:

Sudhir Mishra

Genres:

Thriller

Cast:

Writer:

Gunasekhar (story)

Sudhir Mishra (screenplay)

Ruchi Narain (screenplay)

Saurabh Shukla (dialogue)

Saurabh Shukla (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Avinash(Anil Kapoor) went to Calcutta for no reason. After meeting with Reema (Rani Mukherjee), he starts having flashbacks about his past and his son. His inquiries take him to Bombay via the Calcutta Mail, and this is where he will find out whether his son is alive or not, or he has been trapped.

Calcutta Mail

Calcutta Mail

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-06-30

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

IMDB Ratings:

5.9 (373 Reviews)

Director:

Sudhir Mishra

Genres:

Thriller

Cast:

Writer:

Gunasekhar (story)

Sudhir Mishra (screenplay)

Ruchi Narain (screenplay)

Saurabh Shukla (dialogue)

Saurabh Shukla (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Avinash(Anil Kapoor) went to Calcutta for no reason. After meeting with Reema (Rani Mukherjee), he starts having flashbacks about his past and his son. His inquiries take him to Bombay via the Calcutta Mail, and this is where he will find out whether his son is alive or not, or he has been trapped.

No Entry

No Entry

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-08-26

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

158 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (6199 Reviews)

Director:

Anees Bazmee

Fullplot:

Kishen is a newspaper baron married to Kaajal, a housewife who suspects her husband of having numerous non-existent affairs. Pooja is the believing wife of ever-philandering globe-trotting businessman Prem. Kishen and Prem are thick pals. Sanjana falls in love with Prem's loyal photographer Sunny and they get engaged. Kishen gets tired of his jealous wife and tries to have an affair with Bobby, a call girl. Due to circumstances, Bobby is introduced as the wife of Kishen during Sanjana's wedding, and as Sunny's wife to Kaajal. It becomes a bundle of confusions when all three couples meet.

Welcome

Welcome

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-12-21

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

159 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (7388 Reviews)

Director:

Anees Bazmee

Fullplot:

After the passing away of his dark-skinned wife, from who they sired Uday, Dubai-based criminal don, Shankar Shetty re-married a fair-skinned woman, who gave birth to fair-skinned Sanjana. After the couple's passing, Uday takes over in his dad's footsteps, and takes it upon himself to try and get Sanjana married - in vain, as no one wants to be associated with a crime family. Then Uday's associate, Sagar Pandey, aspiring live-action painter, who had loved Iravati, got beat-up by her brothers, and was re-named Majnu, assists in finding a young man, Rajiv, who lives with his maternal uncle, Dr. Ghunghroo and aunt, and through extortion compels Ghunghroo to accept this alliance. But Ghunghroo, at the very first opportunity, gets Rajiv to fall in love with another young woman in Sun City, South Africa. When the time comes to get Rajiv formally engaged to this woman, he finds out that Sanjana and she are the very same woman. With no escape from this predicament, the wedding is planned, invitations are sent out, and even Ranvir Dhanraj alias RDX, an Italian-based criminal don, also makes an appearance. On the day of the engagement, a woman claiming to be Rajiv's child-hood betrothed shows up, makes a successful plea to Ranvir, and gets the engagement annulled. When Dr. Ghunghroo finds out that Rajiv and Sanjana have fallen in love with each other, he decides to accept Sanjana into the family on the condition that Uday gives up on crime. Rajiv and Sanjana attempt to get Uday to take up acting in a Bollywood movie - with considerable success - so much so that Uday has no time for crime. Things get complicated when Ranvir's son, Lucky, gets wind of Rajiv's scheme and arrives in India with one mission - get Uday back on track with crime - and if necessary do away with Rajiv - once and for all.

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-12-25

Languages:

English, Hindi, French

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

120 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(584956 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Simon Beaufoy (screenplay)

Vikas Swarup (novel)

Fullplot:

The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India's Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000) (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show's questions. Each chapter of Jamal's increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show's seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparent desire for riches really doing on the game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out. At the heart of its storytelling lies the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love.

Race 2

Race 2

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-01-25

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

150 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (9056 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Shiraz Ahmed (screenplay)

Kiran Kotrial (dialogue)

Fullplot:

Ranvir treads through the world of the Indian mafia in Turkey as he looks to avenge the death of his lover and partner in crime.

No Problem

No Problem

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-12-10

Languages:

Hindi, English

Countries:

India

IMDB Ratings:

3.9 (1002 Reviews)

Director:

Anees Bazmee

Cast:

Writer:

Ikram Akhtar (screenplay)

Nisar Akhtar (additional dialogue)

Anand Raj Anand (lyrics)

Anees Bazmee

Kumaar (lyrics)

Fullplot:

After bank owner, Zandulal's (Paresh Rawal) money is stolen by Yash (Sanjay Dutt) and Raj Ambani (Akshaye Khanna), he faces financial ruin and sets out to apprehend the duo. He does locate them - right next to his mansion - and is all set to turn them over to bumbling Senior Inspector Arjun Singh (Anil Kapoor), who has personal issues with his hyper wife, Kajal (Sushmita Sen). Circumstances, and the indirect involvement of the dreaded Marcos gang, instead will not only make Zandulal suspect for the homicide of Minister Sanyal but also be on the run from the police for theft of diamonds.

Khan the Con

Khan the Con

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2010-12-24

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

135 min

IMDB Ratings:

2.5 (7521 Reviews)

Director:

Farah Khan

Cast:

Writer:

Vishal Dadlani (lyrics)

Anvita Dutt Guptan (lyrics)

Ashmith Kunder (screenplay)

Shirish Kunder (dialogue)

Shirish Kunder (screenplay)

Shirish Kunder (story)

Fullplot:

A stylish Tabrez Khan (Akshay Kumar) is depicted as Tees Maar Khan, a smart conman. He proclaims himself as semi-Robin Hood, who steals from the rich but does not give it to the poor. His life revolves around robbery and frequent visits to jail. Hired by a robbers' duo, the Johari brothers (Rajiv and Raghu), he plans to rob a train full of treasures, thus making it the greatest phenomenon in his life. On his way, he encounters an Oscar-obsessed film star (Akshaye Khanna), a seductive-and-desiring-to-be-a-superstar-some-day girlfriend (Katrina Kaif) and to accompany him in this heist, an entire village. What follows is a brain-less comedy that heralds the Tees Maar Khan's journey through mystics of the robbery.

Shootout at Wadala

Shootout at Wadala

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-05-03

Languages:

Hindi

Countries:

India

Runtime:

155 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.8 (4085 Reviews)

Director:

Sanjay Gupta

Genres:

ActionCrime

Cast:

Writer:

Sanjay Bhatia (screenplay)

Abhijeet Deshpande (screenplay)

Sanjay Gupta (screenplay)

Sanjay Gupta (story)

Hussain Zaidi (story)

Milap Zaveri (dialogue)

Fullplot:

The first-ever registered encounter by the Mumbai Police, which took place on November 1, 1982. Based on a true story.

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