Karan Arjun is a popular 1995 Hindi film that combines fantasy, action and drama. It was directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan and starred Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rakhi Gulzar, Mamata Kulkarni and Kajol in lead roles. The story follows two brothers, Karan and Arjun, who seek revenge against their uncle for killing their father. Despite being killed by them, he is reincarnated to complete his mission.
The film hit Indian cinemas on January 13, 1995 and was well received by critics. It grossed ₹450 million ($20 million), making it a blockbuster and the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of 1995, after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. It also ranks as the 6th highest-grossing film of the decade.
At the 41st Filmfare Awards, Karan Arjun received 10 nominations and won awards for Best Editing and Best Action. This is becoming an important film in the history of Bollywood.
Karan Arjun Movie Brief Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rakesh Roshan |
| Written by | Sachin Bhowmick, Ravi Kapoor, Anwar Khan |
| Produced by | Rakesh Roshan |
| Starring | Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Raakhee, Mamta Kulkarni, Kajol, Amrish Puri |
| Cinematography | Kaka Thakur |
| Edited by | Sanjay Verma |
| Music by | Rajesh Roshan |
| Production company | Film Kraft |
| Distributed by | Digital Entertainment (DEI), Eros Entertainment, Rapid Eye Movies |
| Release date | 13 January 1995 |
| Running time | 175 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹6 crore |
| Box office | ₹43 crore |
Karan Arjun Starring Cast & Crew
| Actor/Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Salman Khan | Karan Singh / Ajay (dual role) |
| Shah Rukh Khan | Arjun Singh / Vijay (dual role) |
| Raakhee | Durga Singh |
| Kajol | Sonia Saxena |
| Mamta Kulkarni | Bindiya |
| Amrish Puri | Thakur Durjan Singh, the main antagonist |
| Johnny Lever | Linghaiyya Tripuri, Vijay’s best friend |
| Ranjeet | Mr. Govind Saxena, Sonia’s father and Durjan’s partner |
| Aasif Sheikh | Suraj Singh, Sonia’s former fiancé and Durjan’s son |
| Ashok Saraf | Badal Munshi a.k.a. Munshiji |
| Jack Gaud | Shamsher Singh, Durjan’s brother-in-law |
| Arjun | Nahar Singh, Durjan’s brother-in-law |
| Gavin Packard | Surakwal Rishmore, the fighter with red pants |
| Ila Arun | Sunehrika Kalwani (in “Gup Chup” song), Rajasthani Dancer |
| Kishore Bhanushali | Zakir Sahmed, Bindiya’s lover |
| Suresh Chatwal | Girdhari Singhania, Ajay’s alcoholic father |
| Salim Khan Ding-Dong | Fight Organiser |
| John Gabriel | Peter |
| Dinesh Hingoo | Peston |
| Raj Kishore | Jugal |
| Anil Nagrath | Fight Organiser |
| Ghanshyam Rohera | Ashu Bakshi |
| Babbanlal Yadav | Deepak Shukla |
| Vasanthi | Special appearance |
Karan Arjun Box Office Collection Worldwide
| Day | India Net Collection (in ₹ Cr) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Friday] | 0.81 |
| Day 2 [1st Saturday] | 0.85 |
| Day 3 [1st Sunday] | 0.50 |
| Day 4 [1st Monday] | 0.55 |
| Day 5 [1st Tuesday] | 0.51 |
| Day 6 [1st Wednesday] | 0.60 |
| Day 7 [1st Thursday] | 0.45 |
| Week 1 Collection | 4.27 |
| Week 2 Collection | 6.20 |
| Week 3 Collection | 5.10 |
| Week 4 Collection | 4.00 |
| Week 5 Collection | 3.50 |
| Week 6 Collection | 1.40 |
| Week 7 Collection | 0.70 |
| Week 8 Collection | 0.40 |
| Week 9 Collection | 0.15 |
| Week 10 Collection | 0.03 |
| Total India Net Collection | 25.75 |
| Worldwide Collection Gross | 36.75 |
| Overseas Collection | 2.68 |
| India Gross Collection | 34.07 |
| Karan Arjun Budget | 6.00 |
| Verdict | BLOCKBUSTER |
Karan Arjun man, the best wholesome masala film. The definition of "drama, tragedy, romance, action, song and dance". There are scenes I still laugh madly at, scenes I still tear up (their reunion at the hill😭), and Bhangra pa le is a beautiful song. Also, both Srk & Salman… https://t.co/umHeMVSPoB pic.twitter.com/cfYVE6nEK7
— Fables Of Film (@fables_of_film) November 8, 2021
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Karan Arjun Plot and Real Story
In a small village in Rajasthan, Durga Singh, a poor woman, raises her two beloved sons, Karan and Arjun. Thakur Munshiji from Sangram Singh’s family visits Durga and learns that her husband was Thakur’s son who married her against his father’s wishes. Tragically, one of Thakur’s relatives, Durjan Singh, killed Durga to prevent her husband from inheriting Thakur’s property.
When Durga learns that Thakur wants to give the estate to Karan and Arjun, Durjan kills Thakur and brutally kills Karan and Arjun along with his accomplices Nahar and Shamsher. Heartbroken, Durga prays to Goddess Kali. Miraculously, her prayers are answered and her sons are reborn, but they grow up in different families, unaware of their past lives. Durga hopes that her sons will return.
Twenty years later, Arjun is reborn as Vijay and falls in love with Sonia Saxena, who also loves him. However, Sonia is engaged to Durjan’s son Sooraj. Karan is reincarnated as Ajay and his passionate girlfriend Bindia follows him. Ajay works for Sonia’s father Govind and Durjan’s partner in the illegal arms trade.
Knowing that Sonia loves Vijay, Sooraj tries to kill her, leading to a conflict where Ajay recognizes Vijay from their past. Their fight is interrupted by a lightning bolt, which triggers memories of their past lives.
Meanwhile, Govind, impressed by Durjan, tries to kill Vijay, but Ajay saves him, remembering his past life promise. Ajay ends up in jail while Vijay escapes. Sonia is taken to Durjan’s house to marry Suraj. Deciding to rescue Sonia, Vijay and his friend Lingaiah set out to rescue her.
As events unfold, Vijay remembers his true identity as Arjuna and reunites with Durga, realizing that Ajay is his reincarnated brother Karan. Together, they confront Durjan, who initially refuses to believe in their reincarnation. Tension rises, which brings back memories of the past, where Nahar and Shamsher are defeated.
Amid the fight between Govind and Durjan, Govind advises Sonia to elope with Vijay, unaware of Durjan’s trap. Ajay causes chaos, allowing Vijay and Sonia to escape. In a fierce clash, Vijay defeats Suraj, while an enraged Durjan kills Govinda. Seeking forgiveness, Durjan faces the wrath of Durga, but Ajay and Vijay exact revenge for their past lives, ending Durjan’s reign.
Finally, Vijay marries Sonia, Ajay marries Bindia and the family finds peace and unity after years of divorce and turmoil.
