Nicknamed as "Hitler", Jailer Siddhanth Kumar Sharma is feared and respected at work as well as at home where he lives with his wife, a former lawyer, Sheila; younger brother, Amar; two younger sisters and his son. He would like Amar to find employment for himself on his merit rather than use his contacts, but Amar is unable to secure any employment. Then wealthy Daulatram insults Siddhanth, accuses him of using Amar as a ploy to woo his daughter Priya, so that the Sharma family can inherit his wealth. An angered Siddhanth confronts Amar, who grabs a knife and warns Daulatram. Shortly thereafter, the police arrest Amar for killing Daulatram. Siddhant disbelieves him, but Sheila decides to don her black gown and represent her brother-in-law, against the overwhelming evidence that has surfaced against him. It is now up to Sheila to not only defend Amar but also attempt to find out the reason behind Daulatram's death.
Acting
Mithun's trademark intensity as the iron-fisted jailor
Costume
Shilpa Shirodkar's dramatic black lawyer gown transformation
Writing
Absurdist plot twists that defy all legal logic
Director
T. L. V. Prasad
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mithun Chakraborty played 'Hitler' named characters in at least three films — this, 'Hitler' (1998), and 'Hitler' (1996 Malayalam remake connection). The man loved a nickname.
The 90s Bollywood 'jailor' archetype peaked here — honorable but brutal, family-first but institutionally corrupt, and always ready for a courtroom third act where wives become lawyers overnight.
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