Mard (1985): Cast & Plot
Mard is a 1985 historical drama directed by Manmohan Desai, starring Kamal Kapoor as General Dyer, Dan Dhanoa and Amitabh Bachchan. It runs 2 hours 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 57m (177 min)
- Director
- Manmohan Desai
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mard About?
The premise of Mard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After British General Dyer imprisons King Azad in a dungeon to seize his realm, the kingdom suffers under his harsh rule. Years later, Azad’s son, determined to end Dyer’s tyranny, devises a bold rescue, confronting the oppressor and fighting to free his father and restore the throne.
Mard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- torture
- king
- cruelty
- strength
- ethnic slur
- whipping
- sword fight
- divine intervention
- tiger
- action hero
- fight to the death
- labor camp
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- imperialism
- racial slur
- racism
- anglo indian
- traitor
- loyalty
- orphan
- british india
- good versus evil
- slavery
- oppression
- tyranny
- british raj
- kingdom
- title spoken by character
- escape
- explosion
- knife
- dance
- slum
- palace
- cradle
- rubbing salt in wound
- salt
- hairy chested man
- woman slaps a man
- wound
- machismo
- lasso
- man beats a woman
- woman whips a man
- shot to death
- death of wife
- letter
- cremation
- sadism
- sadist
- father son reunion
Mard Cast & Characters
Kamal Kapoor leads the cast as General Dyer, with Dan Dhanoa as Danny Dyer and Amitabh Bachchan as Raju Singh (Mard). Directed by Manmohan Desai; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Manmohan Desai
- Kamal Kapoor as General Dyer
- Dan Dhanoa as Danny Dyer
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Amitabh Bachchan as Raju Singh (Mard) - Dara Singh as Raja Azaad Singh
Also Starring in Mard
· 8 more- Nirupa Roy Rani Durga Singh
- Bob Christo Simon
- Prem Chopra Dr. Harry
- Amrita Singh Ruby
- Satyendra Kapoor Jamuna's Husband
- Goga Kapoor Goga
- Seema Deo Jamuna
- Manik Irani Zybisko
More from Manmohan Desai
More films directed by Manmohan Desai: Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi, Coolie, Desh Premee and Naseeb.
Mard Plot Summary
What happens in Mard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the early 20th century, India is still under British rule, where a fearless figure, Raja Azad Singh, Dara Singh, thwarts British soldiers from plundering an Indian fort and recovers the stolen jewels. His wife, Rani Durga Nirupa Roy, gives birth to a son, Raju Amitabh Bachchan, and Raja marks him with the word mard (man), a bold symbol of strength and bravery. A sympathetic Englishwoman, Lady Helena, witnesses the soldiers’ atrocities, nudging the authorities to reprimand the wrongdoing.
Full summary
The whole story of Mard, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrayed the fearless Raja Azad Singh?
Cars in Mard
1 car on screen: the 1957 Buick unknown.
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1957 Buick unknown Main role
Mard Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Adam” and “Мард белия кон”.
- Also known as
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- Adam
- Мард белия кон
- 团圆幸福一家亲
- Раджа
- الرجل
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Mard FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mard?
Mard runs 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).
When was Mard released?
Mard was released on October 9, 1985.
Who directed Mard?
Mard was directed by Manmohan Desai.
More films by Manmohan Desai Who is in the cast of Mard?
Mard stars Kamal Kapoor as General Dyer, Dan Dhanoa as Danny Dyer and Amitabh Bachchan as Raju Singh (Mard), among 12 credited actors.
Does Mard have a post-credit scene?
No. Mard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mard in?
The original language of Mard is Hindi.
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