Ilaaka (transl. Turf) is a 1989 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed by Aziz Sejawal. It features an ensemble cast of Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Singh, Madhuri Dixit, Raakhee Gulzar, Om Puri, Amrish Puri along with Dharmendra making a special appearance. Ilaaka released worldwide on 12 May 1989, and received mixed reviews from critics. Nonthenless, it was a commercial success at the box office.

Ilaaka
Poster
Directed byAziz Sejawal
Written byJaved Siddiqui
Produced byJyoti Guha
Raju Mavani
StarringMithun Chakraborty
Sanjay Dutt
Amrita Singh
Madhuri Dixit
Raakhee Gulzar
Om Puri
Amrish Puri
Dharmendra
CinematographyArvind Laad
Edited byWaman B. Bhosle
Gurudutt Shirali
Music byNadeem-Shravan
Release date
  • 12 May 1989 (1989-05-12)
Running time
155 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget25.8 million[1]
Box office65.7 million[1]

Plot

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Ilaaka is the story of Raja who always stands against injustice and corruption. Raja is in love with Vidya, the school master's daughter. He is supported by Inspector Suraj Verma. Their fight is against the 'Father of Evil', Naagar, as he controls the entire Ilaaka (area). Sub-Inspector Neha is the love of Suraj. Inspector Dharam Verma has a score to settle with Naagar. Naagar unleashes his reign of terror.

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Soundtrack

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Songs were written by Anjaan (lyricist), Sameer Anjaan and Anwar Sagar[2] and set to Music by Nadeem-Shravan.[3]

Song Singer Lyrics
"Khali Botal" Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar Anwar Sagar
"Deva O Deva" Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar Anjaan
"Aayi Hai Aaj To" Asha Bhosle, Amit Kumar Anjaan
"Pyar Se Bhi Zyada" Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Aziz Sameer Anjaan
"Aaj Mujhe Peene De" Mithun Chakraborty Anjaan

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ilaaka 1989 Movie Box Office Collection, Budget and Unknown Facts 1980's Box Office Collection". KS Box Office. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Ilaaka Songs Lyrics".
  3. ^ "Shravan Rathod (1954-2021): He suggested we team up like Laxmikant and Pyarelalji, says Nadeem Saifi". 24 April 2021.
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