A gorilla, a masked rebel, and evil royalty walk into 1930s Bombay cinema...
Successful stunt movie featuring a vivacious prince (Jayant), his evil uncle, and a masked girl (Akhtar). Its major attractions, apart from Akhtar who also sings all the songs, is a performing gorilla. Together with e.g. Leatherface (1939), this is the best known of mythological specialist Bhatt’s early stunt work.
Practical Effects
That performing gorilla. No CGI, just commitment and questionable animal welfare.
Stunts
Akhtar doing her own masked acrobatics while singing live — triple threat icon.
Costume
The masked girl aesthetic that probably inspired every Hindi serial villain since.
Director
Vijay Bhatt
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Vijay Bhatt's proving ground before he became the father of Hindu mythological cinema with films like 'Bharat Milap'.
The 'stunt film' genre was Bombay's answer to Hollywood serials, but with added song-and-dance numbers because Indians have standards.
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