Thanedaar (1990): Cast & Plot
Thanedaar is a 1990 action drama directed by Raj N. Sippy, starring Sanjay Dutt as Brijesh Chandar (Birju), Madhuri Dixit and Jeetendra. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Director
- Raj N. Sippy
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thanedaar About?
The premise of Thanedaar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Released in 1990, Hindi action film directed Raj N. Sippy stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Jeetendra, Jaya Prada and Kiran Kumar. It is best remembered for the hit song “Tamma Tamma Loge” and its quirky dance moves. The film introduced the Dutt‑Dixit pairing, who appeared together in seven movies, including hits Saajan (1991) and Khalnayak (1993).
Thanedaar Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- boy
- village
- train
- police officer
- murder
- impersonation
- fistfight
- villain
- hero
- landowner
- dance
- title spoken by character
Thanedaar Cast & Characters
Sanjay Dutt leads the cast as Brijesh Chandar (Birju), with Madhuri Dixit as Chanda and Jeetendra as Avinash Chandar. Directed by Raj N. Sippy; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raj N. Sippy
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Sanjay Dutt as Brijesh Chandar (Birju) - Madhuri Dixit as Chanda
- Jeetendra as Avinash Chandar
- Jaya Prada as Sudha Chandar
Also Starring in Thanedaar
· 8 more- Kiran Kumar Thakur Azghar Singh
- Dalip Tahil Jagdish Chandar
- Goga Kapoor Lawrence
- Tej Sapru Peter
- Sharat Saxena Sunny
- Mahesh Anand Mangal
- Satish Shah Rangeele (The Cook)
- Gavin Packard Saudagar
More from Raj N. Sippy
More films directed by Raj N. Sippy: Kudrat, Paandav, Ikke Pe Ikka and Amaanat.
Thanedaar Plot Summary
What happens in Thanedaar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Jaalkot, Thakur Ajgar Singh Kiran Kumar rules with an iron fist. Inspector Jagdish Chandar Dalip Tahil strongly opposes his cruelty, while Jagdish lives with his motherless children, Avinash Chandar Jeetendra and Birju Chandar Sanjay Dutt.
That night, the hired killers strike—Jagdish is slain and Birju is abducted—while Avinash is taken in by a police commissioner. Lawrence Goga Kapoor and Peter Tej Sapru carry out Ajgar’s plan, setting the brothers on a collision course as Avinash’s fate takes a sharp, sorrowful turn.
Full summary
The whole story of Thanedaar, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Thanedaar?
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 played the role of the police officer Avinash Chandar?
Thanedaar Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “生死身份” and “Polis Müfettişi / Thanedaar”.
- Also known as
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- 生死身份
- Polis Müfettişi / Thanedaar
- Инспектор полиции
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Thanedaar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thanedaar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thanedaar?
Thanedaar runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Thanedaar released?
Thanedaar was released on December 10, 1990.
Who directed Thanedaar?
Thanedaar was directed by Raj N. Sippy.
More films by Raj N. Sippy Who is in the cast of Thanedaar?
Thanedaar stars Sanjay Dutt as Brijesh Chandar (Birju), Madhuri Dixit as Chanda and Jeetendra as Avinash Chandar, among 12 credited actors.
Does Thanedaar have a post-credit scene?
No. Thanedaar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thanedaar in?
The original language of Thanedaar is Hindi.
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