Geraftaar (1985): Cast & Plot
Geraftaar is a 1985 action drama directed by Prayag Raj, starring Amitabh Bachchan as Karan Kumar Khanna, Kamal Haasan and Satyendra Kapoor. It runs 2 hours 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 47m (167 min)
- Director
- Prayag Raj
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Raam Raj Kalamandir
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Geraftaar About?
The premise of Geraftaar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brothers Karan and Kishan are torn apart after Karan is falsely accused of murder and, believing there is no way out, attempts suicide. He is rescued, grows up and joins the police force, determined to clear his name. Years later Kishan too is framed for a crime, setting the stage for the siblings' dramatic confrontation.
Geraftaar Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- prison
- murder
- jail
- actor
- gangster
- death
- long lost brother
- framed for murder
- death sentence
- brother brother reunion
- attempted murder
- attempted rape
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- forced marriage
- hospital
- deception
- party
- temple
- humiliation
- chauffeur
- slapped in the face
- drunkard
- bail
- police station
- injury
- car accident
- callousness
- rescue
- presumed dead
- attempted suicide
- guilt
- wrongful conviction
- flashback
- burned to death
- death of father
Geraftaar Cast & Characters
Amitabh Bachchan leads the cast as Karan Kumar Khanna, with Kamal Haasan as Kishen Kumar Khanna and Satyendra Kapoor as Kapil Kumar Khanna. Directed by Prayag Raj; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Prayag Raj
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Amitabh Bachchan as Karan Kumar Khanna - Kamal Haasan as Kishen Kumar Khanna
- Satyendra Kapoor as Kapil Kumar Khanna
- Nirupa Roy as Mrs. Durga Kumar Khanna
Also Starring in Geraftaar
· 20 more- Kader Khan Vidyanath
- Ranjeet Bedi Ranjit Saxena
- Rajinikanth Inspector Hussein (Cameo appearance)
- Poonam Dhillon Anuradha Saxena
- Rabia Amin Lucy
- Shakti Kapoor Chutkiram
- Sharat Saxena Vijay Sinha
- Om Shivpuri Police Commissioner Sinha
- Vijayakumar Shyam
- Aruna Irani Gulabo
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda Vidyanath's Lawyer (Guest Appearance)
- Jagdish Raj Inspector Samant
- Madhavi Inspector Geeta Sinha
- Jeevan Dhar Lucy's Father
- Pinchoo Kapoor Judge
- Bob Christo Ram
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- Tej Sapru
- Manik Irani Pandit Jagganath Prasad
- Master Ravi Young Kara
- Renu Joshi Hussein's Mother
More from Prayag Raj
More films directed by Prayag Raj: Hifazat and Coolie.
Geraftaar Plot Summary
What happens in Geraftaar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a seemingly happy family: Kapil Kumar Khanna, his wife Durga, and their two young sons, Karan and Kishen. Karan, a mischievous youngster, often tests his parents with pranks, while Kapil Kumar Khanna works as an honest inspector. On a duty assignment, Kapil goes to arrest Vidyanath and Ranjit Saxena for illegal drugs. In a brutal turn, Vidyanath and Ranjit strike back, trying to kill him with machinery. In a bid to save his father, young Karan pulls a lever by mistake, and Kapil Kumar Khanna is killed. Vidyanath blames Karan for the tragedy, and Durga, overwhelmed with grief, lashes out and sends Karan away.
Full summary
The whole story of Geraftaar, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Geraftaar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the elder brother Karan in the film?
Geraftaar Also Known As
Also known as “Masum Bir Şekilde Mahkum / Geraftaar”.
- Also known as
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- Masum Bir Şekilde Mahkum / Geraftaar
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Geraftaar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Geraftaar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Geraftaar?
Geraftaar runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
When was Geraftaar released?
Geraftaar was released on September 13, 1985.
Who directed Geraftaar?
Geraftaar was directed by Prayag Raj.
More films by Prayag Raj Who is in the cast of Geraftaar?
Geraftaar stars Amitabh Bachchan as Karan Kumar Khanna, Kamal Haasan as Kishen Kumar Khanna and Satyendra Kapoor as Kapil Kumar Khanna, among 24 credited actors.
Does Geraftaar have a post-credit scene?
No. Geraftaar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Geraftaar in?
The original language of Geraftaar is Hindi.
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