Ghulam (1998): Cast & Plot
Ghulam is a 1998 crime drama directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Rajit Kapoor as Jai, Siddhartha's brother, Rani Mukerji and Deepak Tijori. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 42m (162 min)
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- NH Studioz
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghulam About?
The premise of Ghulam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sidharth, a Mumbai tapori and boxing champion, lives under the shadow of his fallen freedom‑fighter father. His brother Jai works for the ruthless Raunak Singh, who terrorises their basti and extorts merchants. Sidharth befriends Alisha, a biker girl, and Charlie, her gang leader, while idealistic activist Hari’s work threatens Singh. Hari’s fate transforms Sidharth, who decides to confront Raunak and free the community from oppression, culminating in the iconic “Aati Kya Khandala” song.
Ghulam Cast & Characters
Rajit Kapoor leads the cast as Jai, Siddhartha's brother, with Rani Mukerji as Alisha and Deepak Tijori as Charlie. Directed by Vikram Bhatt; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vikram Bhatt
- Rajit Kapoor as Jai, Siddhartha's brother
- Rani Mukerji as Alisha
- Deepak Tijori as Charlie
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Aamir Khan as Siddharth Marathe
Also Starring in Ghulam
· 3 more- Sharat Saxena Ronak Singh / Ronnie
- Akshay Anand Harihar “Hari” Mafatlal
- Mita Vashisht Lawyer Fatima
More from Vikram Bhatt
More films directed by Vikram Bhatt, best-rated first: Bloody Ishq, Judaa Hoke Bhi, Hacked and Ghost.
Ghulam Plot Summary
What happens in Ghulam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Siddharth “Siddhu” Marathe, Aamir Khan, a boxing champion from Mumbai, leads an aimless life framed by the shadow of his older brother Jai, Rajit Kapoor who serves as the loyal right-hand to local gangster Ronnie Singh, also known as Ronnie, portrayed by Sharat Saxena. Siddhu’s world begins to shift when he befriends and falls for Alisha, Rani Mukerji, a connection that pulls him toward a more meaningful path even as Alisha’s brother Harihar “Hari” Mafatlal, Akshay Anand, a principled social worker, becomes a vocal opponent of Ronnie’s reign of terror. This budding tension between loyalty, love, and justice underscores a town ready for change.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghulam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ghulam?
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 plays Siddharth 'Siddhu' Marathe?
Ghulam Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “古拉姆, ბედისწერა” and “Непокорившийся судьбе”.
- Also known as
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- 古拉姆, ბედისწერა
- Непокорившийся судьбе
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Ghulam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ghulam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghulam?
Ghulam runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
When was Ghulam released?
Ghulam was released on June 19, 1998.
Who directed Ghulam?
Ghulam was directed by Vikram Bhatt.
More films by Vikram Bhatt Who is in the cast of Ghulam?
Ghulam stars Rajit Kapoor as Jai, Siddhartha's brother, Rani Mukerji as Alisha and Deepak Tijori as Charlie, among 7 credited actors.
Does Ghulam have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghulam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ghulam in?
The original language of Ghulam is Hindi.
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