Two childhood friends have become bitter enemies. So much so, in fact, that they have divided their territories and sworn to kill anyone who crosses the boundary. Against this backdrop, their grandchildren fall in love and when their romance surfaces, the rivalry between is rekindled. The two young lovers are told never to see each other again, on pain of death ... when they get together, it's too late for their grand family ..
Acting
Dilip Kumar vs. Raaj Kumar — cinematic gods at war.
Direction
Ghai's signature larger-than-life framing.
Costume
Royal Rajput aesthetics on steroids.
Director
Subhash Ghai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first and only on-screen pairing of Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar — two actors famous for refusing to work together for decades.
The film pioneered the 'grand Bollywood feud' template later copied endlessly, blending Shakespearean tragedy with Punjabi folk aesthetics.
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