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Mr. India

  • 1987
  • 2h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
18K
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Mr. India (1987)
SuperheroActionComedyDramaFamilyMusicalSci-Fi

A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of Indi... Read allA poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.

  • Director
    • Shekhar Kapur
  • Writers
    • Javed Akhtar
    • Salim Khan
  • Stars
    • Anil Kapoor
    • Sridevi
    • Amrish Puri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shekhar Kapur
    • Writers
      • Javed Akhtar
      • Salim Khan
    • Stars
      • Anil Kapoor
      • Sridevi
      • Amrish Puri
    • 27User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Anil Kapoor
    Anil Kapoor
    • Arun Verma…
    Sridevi
    Sridevi
    • Seema Sohni
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Mogambo
    Satish Kaushik
    Satish Kaushik
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    Annu Kapoor
    Annu Kapoor
    • Mr. Gaitonde (Editor)
    Ajit Vachani
    Ajit Vachani
    • Teja
    Sharat Saxena
    Sharat Saxena
    • Daaga
    Ashok Kumar
    Ashok Kumar
    • Prof. Sinha
    Bob Christo
    Bob Christo
    • Mr. Wolcott
    Ramesh Deo
    Ramesh Deo
    • Police Inspector
    Karan Nath
    Karan Nath
    Yunus Parvez
    Yunus Parvez
    • Maniklal
    Harish Patel
    Harish Patel
    • Roopchand
    Venus Pujari
    • Orphan
    Tapan Shah
    • Orphan
    Aftab Shivdasani
    Aftab Shivdasani
    • Orphan
    Gurbachan Singh
    Gurbachan Singh
    • Captain Zorro
    • (as Gurbachchan Singh)
    Anjan Srivastav
    Anjan Srivastav
    • Baburam
    • Director
      • Shekhar Kapur
    • Writers
      • Javed Akhtar
      • Salim Khan
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    masterjay38

    All Time Classic

    This is one of the oldest and greatest films I've ever seen, I used to watch it all the time when I was younger. It is about a orphanage owner who struggles to keep it running but one day he and one of the orphans come across an invisibility mechanism which helps them fight the bad guys that are trying to shut them down. It's an all time classic, I loved this movie a lot, not just because it was one of my first but it was an all round family movie which could make me laugh and cry. I'd give it a perfect 10.0
    9mrugesh_thaker

    The most complete movie ever made.

    I am yet to see a movie which has Sci-Fi, Comedy, Romance, Music, Action, Drama and Patriotism in it. This film excels in every department. Anil Kapoor and Sridevi are great in their parts. Amrish Puri has an unforgettable role as Mogambo.

    THIS ONE IS A MUST WATCH. THE BEST OF BOLLYWOOD.
    9Ibuk

    Mr India- Salim- Javed's last classic

    This movie was a firm childhood favourite of mine and it still hasn't lost its magic. This was the movie that sent Anil Kapoor into stardom and the pairing of Anil Kapoor and Sridevi was used in other movies. The scripting was absolutely perfect, the songs were brilliant (my favourite was Hawaa Hawaii) and add to a mammoth budget and you have a bollywood classic.

    This is essentially a kids film, which is a market rarely catered to in Bollywood. Amrish Puri gave the performance of a lifetime( who can forget his Mogambo Khush Hus dialogue). There are many other memorable characters, like for instance Sridevi's boss or Mogambo's henchman Goga and Daga. This movie ranks amongst other Salim Javed's best work, for instance Sholay and Shaan. Tremendous fun from start to finish.
    8Peter_Young

    Pure, quality entertainment for the entire family; a classic indeed

    Mr. India is a very good film by Shekhar Kapur, which is highly enjoyable and actually very interesting as a story. Yes, it is quite groundbreaking and iconic in being one of the first sc-fi films from India, but the film has an added value of kindness, comedy and sometimes wholesome, mindless fun which actually works. Kapur's direction is very good; he directs this feature with heart and even though there were some minor technical glitches, the overall product is quite good. The story of an invisible man who uses his power for a good cause works really well, and the kids are a big part of the film's charm. Anil Kapoor is an excellent lead and plays the part with gusto. It is Sridevi of course who gives the film most of its comic weight, and she's wonderful. Her imitations are fun, and even more so is her virtuoso performance in the "Hawa Hawaii" song which has her at her best - humorous, self-deprecatory, presenting a million of different, hilarious expressions. The same is true of the number "Kaate Nahi" where we see again how uninhibited and spontaneous this actress was in front of the camera. The third part of this great cast is the brilliant Amrish Puri, who steals the show with his hilarious villainous turn as Mogambo, one of his most famous memorable roles. Mr. India is a classic film worth revisiting, it holds nostalgic value and I'm sure will appeal to different audiences and not just from India.
    ashishvashisht

    The Indian family version of 'The Invisible Man'

    From the film industry which releases the largest number of movies in the world (more than Hollywood can even dream!), Mr. India was the perfect mix of dreams and reality. On the one hand is Arun, the caretaker of orphans, trying to have a living for everyone out of his non-existent income, and on the other is Mocambo (or Mogambo), the villain who wants to destroy India and take over control.

    Things change for Arun when he discovers a secret to become invisible. The magic band does wonders for his love life and comes in handy to do good for the humanity.. fighting the bad guys and ultimately saving the world!

    Mr. India can be described as the 'Indian twist' to 'The Invisible Man', where the hero can never do anything bad. Shekhar Kapoor (The Director) has done a good job in mixing adventure, comedy, drama and romance, while retaining the original flavor of the 'good old' Indian film musical. Overall, a delight to watch!

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    • Trivia
      Amitabh Bachchan was offered to play the role of Mr India but he declined as he was into politics and was not doing many movies. Shekar Kapur wanted Anupam Kher to play the role of Mogambo but then switched to Amrish Puri as he wanted someone who looked scary.
    • Goofs
      There is a continuity error while is talking with Anil Kapoor on the sea beach (time approx 1h38m02s). You will see that Sridevi is wearing a rectangular yellow-white earring. In the next shoot the earring is replaced by a circular yellow earring.
    • Quotes

      Mogambo: Mogambo is pleased.

    • Connections
      Featured in Salaam Bombay! (1988)

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    • Release date
      • May 25, 1987 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Mr. India - Der unsichtbare Held
    • Production company
      • Narsimha Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 59m(179 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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