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Nayak: The Real Hero

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Apathetic TV journalist Shivaji (Anil Kapoor) isn't much for politics, until he covers a riot in Maharashtra, India, and is vaulted into that world. There, devious Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan (Amrish Puri) challenges Shivaji to serve in his position for a day. And Shivaji does, instantly curing all that ails the state while romancing local Manjari (Rani Mukerji). Unfortunately, things get ugly since Chauhan would like nothing more than to maintain his corrupt ways and vanquish his new rival.

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ABDUL MUSAWIR BURIRO B Superb direction top notch action considering the time it was made' the film dives deep into the corrupt political system Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/06/25 Full Review samitha b Yes yes, a guy covered in mud attacks an army of armed men. You have to admit that it's slightly inspirational :) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member one of the most original story and plot, outstanding movie. path breaking cinema. excellent performance. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member In one word "Superb".......awesome movie...I'd like to watch it over & over again....... Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Day: Saturday Date: 22 Sept 2001 Amt: 50 Rs Time: 9.30pm Over at: 12.50am With: Azeem, Dad Theatre: Novelty, Mumbai Seat No: L4, L5, L6 Name: NAYAK - THE REAL HERO An Impactful Movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Nice topic. Indian politics and public. A good love story. No Racism Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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S. Shankar

Director

Anil Kapoor

Shivaji Rao Gaekwad

Rani Mukerji

Manjari

Amrish Puri

Balraj Chauhan

Paresh Rawal

Bansal

Johnny Lever

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Synopsis Apathetic TV journalist Shivaji (Anil Kapoor) isn't much for politics, until he covers a riot in Maharashtra, India, and is vaulted into that world. There, devious Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan (Amrish Puri) challenges Shivaji to serve in his position for a day. And Shivaji does, instantly curing all that ails the state while romancing local Manjari (Rani Mukerji). Unfortunately, things get ugly since Chauhan would like nothing more than to maintain his corrupt ways and vanquish his new rival.
Director
S. Shankar
Production Co
Sri Surya Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 6, 2019
Runtime
3h 6m
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