Krishna (1996): Cast & Plot
Krishna is a 1996 romantic drama directed by Deepak S. Shivdasani, starring Shakti Kapoor, Suniel Shetty and Tinnu Anand.
- Released
- Director
- Deepak S. Shivdasani
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Krishna About?
The premise of Krishna without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A convict freshly out of prison is given an undercover name “Krishna” and the task to bring down a drug kingpin and his cartel.
Krishna Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gangster
- humiliation
- insult
- dancer
- tough guy
- politician
- hitman
- waiter
- anklet
- pilot
- exploding car
- assassin
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- drug dealer
- drug lord
- drug deal
- undercover
- fake identity
- undercover mission
- flight instructor
- tattoo removal
- brother sister relationship
- mother son relationship
- death of sister
- rivalry
- hunchback
- suicide by jumping out of a window
- prostitute
- forced into prostitution
- cremation
- truck
- rape
- bitterness
- murder of a police officer
- videotape
- evil politician
- oath of office
- truck driven through a wall
- decapitation
- severed head
- crime boss
- ex convict
- sadistic warden
- prison
- revenge
- character name in title
- title spoken by character
- actor shares first name with character
- swimming pool
- one word title
- drugs
Krishna Cast
Shakti Kapoor leads the cast, with Suniel Shetty and Tinnu Anand. Directed by Deepak S. Shivdasani; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Deepak S. Shivdasani
Also Starring in Krishna
· 1 moreMore from Deepak S. Shivdasani
More films directed by Deepak S. Shivdasani: Julie 2, Mr. Black Mr. White, Julie and Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke.
Krishna Plot Summary
What happens in Krishna 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
Krishna is a rising name in crime, drawing the attention of Raja, the heir to a fallen underworld don. Raja is kept in line by Bhau, another formidable don who dislikes Raja’s attitude. Despite Bhau’s persuasive pitch of a brighter future in his gang, Krishna remains loyal to Raja and resists the lure of Bhau’s offers. The power struggle sets the stage for a brutal web of loyalties, betrayals, and blood-soaked decisions.
Full summary
The whole story of Krishna, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Krishna?
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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Who is the main protagonist who adopts the name Krishna after his transformation?
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Krishna FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Krishna, each answered in a sentence.
When was Krishna released?
Krishna was released on August 2, 1996.
Who directed Krishna?
Krishna was directed by Deepak S. Shivdasani.
More films by Deepak S. Shivdasani Who is in the cast of Krishna?
Krishna stars Shakti Kapoor, Suniel Shetty and Tinnu Anand, among 5 credited actors.
Does Krishna have a post-credit scene?
No. Krishna has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Krishna in?
The original language of Krishna is Hindi.
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