

The theme revolves around the character Damini who represents truth and innocence. After her marriage in renowned wealthy family, Damini happens to see a cruel act done by her brother-in-law. She wants the victim to get justice, but the family including her husband oppose her, which leads her to leave the house. Soon she is helped by a drunkard, an ex-advocate, who helps her in all respect to reach to her aim and therefore justice
Acting
Sunny Deol's iconic 'tarikh pe tarikh' explosion.
Writing
Dialogues that became Indian legal drama gospel.

Director
Rajkumar Santoshi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'tarikh pe tarikh' scene became a cultural shorthand for judicial delay in India, parodied endlessly in everything from memes to political speeches.
Sunny Deol's screaming monologue was reportedly done in one take, and his voice cracked so authentically they kept it. Meenakshi Sheshadri retired from acting shortly after, making this her swan song of defiance.