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Dharmendra vs. Dharmendra in a 1969 Bollywood doppelgänger spy thriller that Hitchcock wished he'd thought of first.
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Yakeen (1969)

retro espionageBollywood noirdouble trouble

Overview

ActionRomanceThrillerMysteryCrime

Rajesh Sharma, working with the Indian Government on a top secret research project, has to deal with enemy agents, explosions, murder and last but not least a dangerous look-alike.

Flag of ININHindi
Content warning
secret agentsecret serviceintelligence agency

Standout Aspects

Acting

Dharmendra's dual-role swagger—hero and villain energy.

Production

Glamorous 1960s spy lairs and gadgetry on a budget.

Score

Jaikishan Dayabhai Panchal's jazzy suspense numbers.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with chai and conspiracy theories.·Friends: Bonding over 'wait, which Dharmendra is that?' confusion.·Rewatch: Spotting the wirework and wigs in action sequences.
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Director

Brij

ReleasedDec 31, 1969
Runtime2h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Dharmendra

Dharmendra

Rajesh

Sharmila Tagore

Sharmila Tagore

Rita

David Abraham Cheulkar

David Abraham Cheulkar

Mr. Roy

Kamini Kaushal

Kamini Kaushal

Rita's Mother

Anwar Hussain

Anwar Hussain

Mr. D'Mello

Asit Sen

Asit Sen

Bhola

Brahm Bhardwaj

Brahm Bhardwaj

Dr. Sharma

Helen

Helen

Night Club performer (song "Bachke")

Mukri

Mukri

Father of the guy who found body at the beach

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Trivia

Brij reused the doppelgänger spy concept in multiple films—Yakeen was his most polished attempt at the formula.

Cultural

Released during India's post-war spy craze, Yakeen rode the wave of Bond-inspired Bollywood thrillers that dominated the late 60s.

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