# Jalwa (1987)

Hindi · Released 1987-06-30

Jalwa is a 1987 Hindi film. It is directed by Pankaj Parashar. Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Archana Puran Singh, Farah Khan and Johnny Lever appear in it, alongside 2 more credited names.

Director: Pankaj Parashar
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan as Self, Naseeruddin Shah as Inspector Kapil, Archana Puran Singh as Jojo / Jyoti, Farah Khan as dancer in the "Feeling Hot Hot" song, Johnny Lever as Muthu, Satish Kaushik, Cyrus Broacha

## Storyline
Kapil's younger brother, Buntu, dies as a result of a drug overdose. Kapil vows to put an end to drugs and drug-dealers, by joining the police. He soon attains the title of C.I.D. Inspector. He lives in Bombay with his mom. One day his friend from Goa, Albert Pinto is killed in front of him. He vows to avenge his death, but the local police will not permit to do so, and they assign this incident to another inspector. Frustrated, Kapil decides to travel to Goa.

## Common questions

### When was Jalwa released?
Jalwa was released on 30 June 1987.

### Who stars in Jalwa?
Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Archana Puran Singh and Farah Khan star in Jalwa.

### Who directed Jalwa?
Jalwa was directed by Pankaj Parashar.

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