Jalwa(1987)
Jalwa Synopsis
Kapil's younger brother, Buntu, dies as a result of a drug overdose. Kapil vows to put an end to drugs and drug-dealers, by joining the police. He soon attains the title of C.I.D. Inspector. He lives in Bombay with his mom. One day his friend from Goa, Albert Pinto is killed in front of him. He vows to avenge his death, but the local police will not permit to do so, and they assign this incident to another inspector. Frustrated, Kapil decides to travel to Goa.
Jalwa (1987) is a thriller and action film directed by Pankaj Parashar, released on June 30, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Archana Puran Singh and Tejeshwar Singh. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Pankaj Parashar
- Writers:
- Kamlesh Pandey
- Status:
- Released
Jalwa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Amitabh Bachchan
as Self
Naseeruddin Shah
as Inspector Kapil
Archana Puran Singh
as Jojo / Jyoti
- Tejeshwar Singh
Tejeshwar Singh
as Deen Dayal / DD
Dalip Tahil
as Champ
Saeed Jaffrey
as Yakub Saeed
Farah Khan
as dancer in the "Feeling Hot Hot" song
Johny Lever
as Muthu
A.K. Hangal
as Jojo's Father
Satish Kaushik
Cyrus Broacha
Key crew
Directed by Pankaj Parashar, written by Kamlesh Pandey.
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Jalwa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Jalwa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jalwa online?
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Jalwa (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jalwa?
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The main cast of Jalwa (1987) includes Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Archana Puran Singh, Tejeshwar Singh and Dalip Tahil. The film was directed by Pankaj Parashar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jalwa released?
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Jalwa was released on June 30, 1987 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Jalwa worth watching?
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Jalwa (1987) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.