Yeshwant

– After arresting a drug dealer during an undercover operation, police officer Yeshwant Lohar (Nana Pa..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
1997
Yeshwant (1997)

After arresting a drug dealer during an undercover operation, police officer Yeshwant Lohar (Nana Patekar) is framed for murder and imprisoned by his corrupt supervisor, Salim Shaikh (Mohan Joshi), who is involved in distributing narcotics. Determined to prove her husband's innocence, wife Ragini (Madhoo) resists Salim's attempts to intimidate or bribe her. Salim then releases false photos of Ragini having an affair with police officer Atul (Atul Agnihotri), shaking Yeshwant's faith in his wife.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

07 Feb 1997

Language:

Hindi

Director:

Anil Mattoo

Writer:

Hriday Lani (dialogue), Anil Mattoo (screenplay), Shabah Shamsi (story)

Main Actors:

Nana Patekar, Madhoo, Atul Agnihotri, Mohan Joshi

Plot:

Tough policier about a straight, but maverick cop who does not believe in bending over, no matter what. He encourages his wife to become a lawyer and tutors her at home, while helping with the chores, and she does achieve that goal. Somewhat like an Indian version of 'Dirty Harry', this is virtually a one-man show by Nana Patekar.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10