If you are inquiring about Bollywood films that are celebrating their 40th anniversary, here is a list of the prominent Bollywood movies from the year 1985.
Ram Teri Ganga Maili is a romantic drama film, released in 1985, co-written and directed by Raj Kapoor. The film features performances by Rajiv Kapoor and Mandakini, with music composed by Ravindra Jain. Notably, it marked the final directorial effort of Raj Kapoor.
The film achieved significant commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of that year. However, it also sparked controversy due to scenes involving Mandakini, which included breastfeeding and bathing while wearing a transparent saree.
Mard is a Hindi action film, released in 1985 and directed by Manmohan Desai. The film features prominent actors Amitabh Bachchan and Amrita Singh in leading roles. Mard achieved significant commercial success, ranking as the second highest-grossing film of that year.
The narrative is set in early 20th century India, during the period of British colonial rule, where Raja Azad Singh successfully prevents British soldiers from looting an Indian fort and retrieves the stolen jewels.
Pyar Jhukta Nahin is a Hindi film, released in 1985 and directed by Vijay Sadanah. The cast includes notable actors such as Mithun Chakraborty, Padmini Kolhapure, Danny Denzongpa, Asrani, and Bindu. The film achieved significant commercial success, grossing ₹ 4.5 crore against a production budget of under 50 lakhs. It draws inspiration from the 1973 film Aa Gale Lag Jaa.
Ghulami is an action-drama film, released in 1985 and directed by J. P. Dutta. The movie boasts a diverse cast, including Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, Mazhar Khan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Reena Roy, Smita Patil, Anita Raj and Naseeruddin Shah. It addresses the caste system prevalent in Rajasthan and has been linked to communal riots in several smaller towns within the state.
Arjun is a Hindi action film, released in 1985, directed by Rahul Rawail and featuring Sunny Deol alongside Dimple Kapadia. The narrative centers on a band of fervent young individuals who decide to confront corruption directly. The film achieved commercial success and solidified Sunny Deol’s status as an action star, being regarded as his finest work in the action genre.
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