Ilaaka
Ilaaka (transl. Turf) is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Aziz Sejawal, starring Raakhee, Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Amrita Singh, Om Puri, Dalip Tahil, Amrish Puri, with Dharmendra in a special appearance. The film was a commercial success and helped both lead heroes Mithun Chakraborty and Sanjay Dutt to increase their prices.
| Ilaaka | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Aziz Sejawal |
| Written by | Javed Siddiqui |
| Produced by | Jyoti Guha Raju Mavani |
| Starring | Raakhee Mithun Chakraborty Sanjay Dutt Madhuri Dixit Amrita Singh |
| Cinematography | Arvind Laad |
| Edited by | Waman B. Bhosle Gurudutt Shirali |
| Music by | Nadeem-Shravan |
Release date | 12 May 1989 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
Ilaaka is the story of Raja who always stands against injustice and corruption. He is supported by Inspector Suraj Verma. Their fight is against the 'Father of Evil', Naagar, as he controls the entire Ilaaka (area). Neha is the love of Suraj. Inspector Dharam Verma has a score to settle with Naagar. Naagar unleashes his reign of terror.
Cast
- Dharmendra as Inspector Dharam Verma (Special Appearance)
- Raakhee as Mrs. Dharam Verma
- Mithun Chakraborty as Raja
- Sanjay Dutt as Inspector Suraj Verma
- Madhuri Dixit as Vidya
- Amrita Singh as Sub-Inspector Neha Singh
- Om Puri as Bheema
- Dalip Tahil as Niranjan Pahelwan
- Amrish Puri as Naagar
- Goga Kapoor as Swami
- Mahesh Anand as Swami's Son
- Arun Bakshi as Babban
- Bharat Bhushan as Man With Suitcase
- Avtar Gill as MLA Becharam
- Jagdeep as Constable Thanedar Tehsildar Singh
- Praveen Kumar as Naagar's Henchman
- Johnny Lever as Chhote Swami
- Mac Mohan as Mohan
- Yunus Parvez as Member of Parliament
- Asha Sharma as Mrs. Singh
- A. K. Hangal as School Master
- Bharat Kapoor as Birju
- Manik Irani as Ustad
- Gurbachan Singh as Smuggler who kidnapped children
- Gavin Packard as Smuggler who kidnapped children
- Huma Khan as Dancer
Box office
The film collected Rs.4 Crore in India and was one of the highest-grossing movies of 1989. It was declared a hit at the Indian Box Office.
Soundtrack
| Song | Singer |
|---|---|
| "Khali Botal Ki Tarah Har Aadmi Hai Khali" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| "Deva O Deva, Gali Gali Mein Tere Naam Ka Hai Shor" | Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar |
| "Aayi Hai Aaj To Holi Khelenge Hum, Dubke Rang Mein" | Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar |
| "Pyar Se Bhi Zyada Tujhe Pyar Karta Hoon" | Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Aziz |
| "Kal Se Chhod Dunga Main Sharab" | Mithun Chakraborty |