Ghayal (1990)
Ajay Mehra leaves for Bombay in order to train to become an international boxer. On his return to New Delhi he however found that his brother Ashok Mehra is missing, he decides to make complaints at the police station but this only leads to frustration. He decides to go and search for his brother himself but still does not find him. Later on Ashok's body is found and Ajay is accused of killing him as well as having an illicit relationship with his sister - in - law Indu Mehra. While in jail Ajay makes friends with some other hardcore convicts, who are good at heart. Then one day they escape the jail by overpowering the guards. But Ajay falls in love with Varsha a journalist who helped in showing Ajay the path to justice in killing the main villain Balwant Rai.
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Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.
I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
The movie really just wants to entertain people.
I can give 12/10 for Ghayal, which is a big blockbuster and Sunny Deol's first breakthrough. This is one of the best action flicks I have ever seen (fast-paced and mind-blowing)! Sunny has truly been the Action King ever since then. The story, loaded with thrilling action, make this beyond outstanding! Sunny takes the show all the way to the end Rambo style. The Puris act great (as always). Sunny Deol has done a lot of action flicks, but if you rate his top 5, Ghayal is up there, that is for sure!! If you want to watch his action flicks, start from Ghayal onwards. Although it has been almost 25 years, I still do NOT get tired of watching this legendary action flick.BIG NEWS: The sequel, Ghayal Once Again, is on the way, and Sunny is directing it himself with more action than the first.
I still remember the day when i watched promos of Ghayal which got my adrenalin pumping. And then the movie "Whoa..Super".... Well this is one of those movie which if you even listen on Audio Player will give you a chilling experience. Dialogue delivery and acting by Sunny in this movie is really unparalleled and so is the direction by Rajkumar Santoshi. I would say the first half of this movie is the best ever in Hindi Action Cinema and second half is also one of the best but bit predictable.This movie made me the fan of Sunny and made me watch each one of his movie after that. Off-course he could not repeat his performance but performed well in Damini and Jeet. So a must must watch.
Sunny Deol in 1980's used to be mostly too sober and people called him non actor though he gave good perf in ARJUN and DACAIT He got many flops In fact there were no takers for this film cos Sunny starred in it and it was also RKS's first filmThe movie is a typical Hindi action film which is done to death but RKS's handling gave it a new edgeThe film successfully dealt with the way Sunny changes to an action hero The initial portions are ordinary but when the focus shifts to Raj Babbar getting kidnapped things get better The entire angle of Sunny trying hard to find out his brother is brilliantly handled The turning point when Raj Babbar dies and the subsequent courtroom drama is well handled and the film keeps you involved till the endDirection by RKS is good, after this he made films like GHATAK and DAMINI with Sunny amongst which DAMINI gave Sunny a national award Music is decentSunny Deol acts very well in this film and though he started shouting in every film post this, and kept playing same characters later this role has an edge he does a great job in his role Meenaxi is adequate in a smaller role Om Puri excels, Amrish Puri is restrained in a negative role while Raj Babbar is okay the rest are okay
Unarguably, one of the best action packed movies of the Indian Cinema. Although, Sunny Deol is the lead character and protagonist but the wily charm exuded by Amrish Puri is enough of an accreditation for him to win the role of a reckless villain.Puran was a villain suited to the classic decades of 50s and 60s. However, the uncouth, violent and crooked portrayal provided by Amrish Puri is the sign of the X generation, those who love to watch non-stop violence packed with sensational background music and exciting story.The character sketch of a "Young angry man striving to fight an unjust society" initially boasted and pioneered by Amitab Bachan in the earlier Indian movies, reached its climax as Ajay of Ghayal portrayed by Sunny Deol. This is definitely a very interesting and thrilling action packed movie laden with brazen excitement, right upto the ending.If not all, many laurels for RajKumar Santoshi who undertook to translate the trends of the times with a good story, meaningful script as well as entertaining songs and action.