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{{Infobox film
| name = Arjun
| image = Arjun 1985 poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Rahul Rawail]]
| producer = [[Karim Morani]] Sunil Soorma
| writer = [[Javed Akhtar]]
| narrator =
| starring = [[Sunny Deol]] [[Dimple Kapadia]] [[Raj Kiran (Bollywood actor)|Raj Kiran]] [[Prem Chopra]] [[Anupam Kher]] [[A. K. Hangal]] [[Supriya Pathak]] [[Shafi Inamdar]] [[Paresh Rawal]] [[Raja Bundela]] [[Satyajeet Puri]] [[Annu Kapoor]]
| music = [[R. D. Burman]]
| cinematography = [[Baba Azmi]]
| editing = Dilip Kotalgi
| studio = [[Cineyug Films]]
| distributor = [[Eros International]]
| released = {{Film date|1985|04|20|df=y}}
| runtime = 154 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}1.5 crore<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Pereira |first=Godfrey |date=31 July 1991 |title=Reaching for the stars |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/economy/story/19910731-backstage-workers-use-their-fortunes-to-produce-their-own-movies-and-to-take-a-shot-at-fame-814628-1991-07-30 |magazine=[[India Today]] |location=New Delhi |publisher=[[Living Media]] |access-date=23 April 2024 |quote=They are tight-lipped about money, but their banner, Cineyug, kicked off in 1985 with a Sunny Deol starrer, Arjun, made at the cost of Rs 1.5 crore. |archive-date=6 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206080032/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/economy/story/19910731-backstage-workers-use-their-fortunes-to-produce-their-own-movies-and-to-take-a-shot-at-fame-814628-1991-07-30 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}5.5 crore<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=From 'Betaab' To 'Border', And 'Gadar 2', 9 Times Sunny Deol Hit Bull’s Eye At Box-Office |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/web-stories/from-betaab-to-border-and-gadar-2-6-times-sunny-deol-hit-bulls-eye-at-box-office/slideshow/103349546.cms |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=economictimes.indiatimes.com |language=en}}</ref>
}}

'''''Arjun''''' is a 1985 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[crime action film]] directed by [[Rahul Rawail]]. Written by [[Javed Akhtar]], the film stars [[Sunny Deol]] and [[Dimple Kapadia]] in lead roles, while [[Raj Kiran (actor)|Raj Kiran]], [[Prem Chopra]], [[Anupam Kher]], [[Paresh Rawal]], [[A. K. Hangal]] and [[Supriya Pathak]] play other pivotal roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/may/10/25565/35-years-of-arjun-how-an-article-about-the-gang-wars-of-the-1980s-inspired-the-film-s-plot|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028170048/https://www.cinestaan.com/articles/2020/may/10/25565/35-years-of-arjun-how-an-article-about-the-gang-wars-of-the-1980s-inspired-the-film-s-plot|url-status=live|archive-date=28 October 2020|title=35 years of Arjun: How an article about the gang wars of the 1980s inspired the film's plot|first=Keyur|last=Seta|website=Cinestaan}}</ref> The plot of the film revolves around a group of radical young men who take matters into their hands to fight against corruption.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arjun – Red Chillies Entertainment |url=https://www.redchillies.com/movies/arjun |access-date=2024-05-08 |website=www.redchillies.com}}</ref>

The film was a big commercial success and catapulted Deol to superstardom.<ref name="auto"/> [[Sukanya Verma]] of [[Rediff.com]] called it Deol's best action film.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Verma|first1=Sukanya|author-link=Sukanya Verma|title=Classic Revisited: Arjun, Sunny Deol's BEST action film|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/classic-revisited-arjun-sunny-deols-best-action-film/20140904.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=21 August 2017|date=4 September 2014|archive-date=12 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230812113229/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/classic-revisited-arjun-sunny-deols-best-action-film/20140904.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> This film also marked the debut of [[Paresh Rawal]] in commercial cinema.<ref name=PR>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/how-karim-morani-selected-paresh-rawal-for-a-role-in-the-1985-hit-film-arjun-5188813.html|title=How Karim Morani Selected Paresh Rawal For A Role In The 1985 Hit Film Arjun|date=17 May 2022|website=News18|access-date=7 February 2023|archive-date=7 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207201144/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/how-karim-morani-selected-paresh-rawal-for-a-role-in-the-1985-hit-film-arjun-5188813.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The rights to this film are now owned by [[Red Chillies Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.redchillies.com/movies/movie-rights.aspx|title=Red Chillies Official Website|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006020052/http://redchillies.com/movies/movie-rights.aspx|archive-date=6 October 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The film was later remade in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''[[Sathyaa]]'', in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Bharatamlo Arjunudu]]'', in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Sangrama (film)|Sangrama]]'', and in [[Sinhala language|Sinhala]] as ''Suranimala''.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Arunachalam|first=Param|title=BollySwar: 1981–1990|publisher=Mavrix Infotech|year=2020|isbn=9788193848227|pages=533}}</ref>

==Plot==
The story focuses on the struggles of an educated, unemployed young man fighting against [[Corruption|systemic corruption]] and [[injustice]]. The plot centres on Arjun Malvankar, a kind-hearted but volatile youth from a lower-middle-class family in Bombay. Frustrated by his unemployment and the widespread corruption he sees, Arjun's life changes when he stands up to local thugs and beats them up for extorting money.

This act of defiance puts him on a collision course with the city's criminal elements and their powerful and [[Political corruption|corrupt political]] patron, [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Dindayal Trivedi. Arjun is initially arrested, but an honest police officer, Inspector Ravi Rane, recognizes that Arjun is essentially fighting on the side of justice. Arjun is approached by Geeta Sahni, a young primary school music teacher, who asks him for a favour, which he obliges. After a few subsequent meetings, they both fall in love.

After a retaliatory attack by the goons results in the public murder of one of Arjun's close friends, and no one comes forward to testify out of fear, Arjun is pushed to his limits. While Geeta offers him unwavering love and support, Arjun is shunned by his family who fear for their safety. Soon, he is approached by a rival [[politician]], Shivkumar Chowgule.

Chowgule, appearing to be an upright and honest person, takes Arjun under his wing. He uses Arjun's strength and anti-corruption zeal to systematically dismantle Trivedi's illegal businesses and collect evidence against him, all under the guise of cleaning up the city. Arjun, believing he is working for a noble cause, is very successful.

The story takes a sharp turn when Arjun discovers that Chowgule is just as corrupt as Trivedi. Chowgule was merely using Arjun as a pawn to eliminate his rival and gather blackmail material for his own selfish gains. Disillusioned and betrayed, Arjun is thrown out and his resources are confiscated.

Now fully aware that both politicians are two sides of the same corrupt coin, a frustrated and enraged Arjun decides to take matters into his own hands. In a furious single-handed confrontation, Arjun barges into a gathering, beating up both Chowgule and Trivedi to seize the vital files that contain proof of their illegal activities. A climactic chase ensues, with Arjun pursued and wounded by Chowgule's goons. Despite his injuries, Arjun manages to escape and delivers the incriminating documents to the one honest man he trusts, Inspector Ravi Rane. The evidence leads to the arrest of both Chowgule and Trivedi, finally securing a defiant victory against corruption. The story concludes with a battered but victorious Arjun in the hospital, receiving a thumbs-up from Inspector Rane, signifying that the fight for justice, though costly, has been won.

==Cast==
{{Castlist|
*[[Sunny Deol]] as Arjun Malvankar
*[[Dimple Kapadia]] as Geeta Sahni '''–''' Arjun's girlfriend
*[[Anupam Kher]] as Shivkumar Chaugle '''–''' Politician
*[[Prem Chopra]] as Dindayal Trivedi '''–''' [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]
*[[A. K. Hangal]] as Mr. Malvankar '''–''' Arjun's father
*[[Raj Kiran (Bollywood actor)|Raj Kiran]] as Inspector Ravi Rane '''–''' Sudha's husband
*[[Supriya Pathak]] as Sudha Malvankar Rane '''–''' Arjun's step-sister
*[[Shashikala]] as Rukmini Malvankar '''–''' Mr. Malvankar's wife (after his first wife's death)
*[[Raja Bundela]] as Chander '''–''' Arjun's friend
*[[Satyajeet Puri]] as Mohan '''–''' Arjun's friend
*[[Shafi Inamdar]] as Anand Patkar
*[[Paresh Rawal]] as Anup Lal<ref name=PR/> '''–''' Dindayal's henchman
*[[Annu Kapoor]] as Baburam '''–''' Chaugle's secretary
*[[Goga Kapoor]] as Ranga '''–''' Dindayal's henchman
*Leena Das as Exotic dancer '''–''' In the song "Dhadkan Pal Pal Badhti Jaaye"
*Jaspal Sandhu
*Ghanshyam Rohera as Ashok
*[[Jagdish Raj]] as Police Inspector
*Dev Kumar as Khanna
*Jagdarshan Samra as Chaugle's henchman
*[[Sheela Sharma|Sheela David]]
*[[Vikas Anand]]
}}

==Music and soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Arjun {{small|(Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)}}
| type = [[Soundtrack album]]
| cover =
| caption =
| artist = [[R. D. Burman]]
| alt =
| released = 20 April 1985
| recorded = 1984–1985
| genre = [[Soundtrack|Motion picture soundtrack]], [[filmi]]
| length = 21:55
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Universal Music India|Music India]]
| producer = R. D. Burman
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|AnhZx_-glYY|Arjun (Full Album)}}
}}}}
The music of this film was composed by [[R. D. Burman]]. [[Javed Akhtar]] had penned the lyrics of the songs.

{|class="wikitable"
! Song !! Singer
|-
| "Mammaiya Kero Mamma"
| [[Shailendra Singh (singer)|Shailendra Singh]]
|-
| "Bhuri Bhuri Aankhonwala"
| [[Lata Mangeshkar]]
|-
| "Munni Pappu Aur Chunnum"
| [[Asha Bhosle]]
|-
| "Dhadkan Pal Pal Badhti Jaaye"
| Asha Bhosle
|-
|}

==Awards==
;[[33rd Filmfare Awards]]<nowiki>:</nowiki>
'''Nominated'''
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Film|Best Film]] – [[Cineyug|Cineyug Films]]
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]] – [[Rahul Rawail]]
*[[Filmfare Award for Best Story|Best Story]] – [[Javed Akhtar]]

== Legacy ==
In 2022, [[Farhan Akhtar]] described the film as his "all-time favourite", responding to Sunny Deol’s query about where he could watch the film online. Actor Paresh Rawal, who made his commercial debut with the movie, likewise referred to Arjun as "one of my favourite films", praising its writing and performances in the same discussion thread.<ref>{{cite news |last=HT Entertainment Desk |first= |date=10 May 2022 |title=Sunny Deol asks his fans where he can watch his 1985 film Arjun, Farhan Akhtar calls it his ‘all-time favourite’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sunny-deol-asks-his-fans-where-he-can-watch-his-1985-film-arjun-farhan-akhtar-calls-it-his-all-time-favourite-101652177832289.html |access-date=6 December 2025 |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0266260|Arjun}}

{{Rahul Rawail}}

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[[Category:Films scored by R. D. Burman]]
[[Category:Hindi films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]

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