
Khalnayak Turns 32: Jackie Shroff Celebrates It A Throwback Video Tribute
Khalnayak was a major commercial success and is remembered even after 32 years for its gripping storyline, memorable music and powerful performances by the cast members.
Khalnayak, Subhash Ghai's 1993 cult classic action drama film featuring Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff in the leads, has clocked 32 years today, on August 6. The film's exploration of moral complexity, redemption and the thin boundary between good and evil, all with its incredible action sequences and emotional depth, has made it a benchmark in Indian cinema.
The film was a major commercial success and is remembered even after 32 years for its gripping storyline, memorable music and powerful performances by the entire cast.
Jackie Shroff Celebrates 32nd Anniversary Of Khalnayak
To mark the special occasion, veteran actor Jackie Shroff took to Instagram and dropped a collage video on stories featuring some of the memorable scenes from the film starring himself and Sanjay.
Sharing the post, he wrote in the caption, '#32YearsOfKhalnayak."
Khalnayak: Production And Storyline
Backed by Subhash Ghai's Muka Arts Ltd, the action drama film also featured celebs like Anupam Kher, Rakhee Gulzar, Siddharth Randeri, AK Hangal and Neena Gupta in significant roles.
The film follows the story of a notorious criminal named Ballu, played by Sanjay Dutt, who escapes from police custody. The film follows two police officers, Ram (Jackie Shroff) and Ganga (Madhuri Dixit), as they attempt to recapture him. Ganga goes undercover as a dancer to infiltrate Ballu's world and bring him to justice.
It has also given some of the most iconic Bollywood songs of all time, including Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hun Main, Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai and Palki Pe Hoke, among others.
Khalnayak Sequel In Development
Earlier, reports suggested that Subhash Ghai is working on the sequel to Khalnayak. Speaking to Filmfare, a source said, 'Subhash ji is delighted to stage a sequel to Khal Nayak. The tale will centre on fresh characters performed by newcomers. But to add the original appeal, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt may be cast in unique roles. It's a project in the making right now, but Subhash ji and his crew are very excited about it."
Subhash Ghai, on the other hand, previously told ETimes, 'I'm not seeking actors to play Ballu Balram, but rather a younger actor to play a new role in Khalnayak 2 who will face off against Ballu Balram, who is now 55 years old. Ballu will be played by Sanjay Dutt only. Just like Al Pacino played in Godfather II and Marlon Brando played Godfather I."
An official announcement of the sequel is still awaited.
First Published:
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hashtags

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


Hindustan Times
11 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Himesh Reshammiya becomes the only Indian artist to feature on Bloomberg's global pop power list
Himesh Reshammiya continues to thrill audiences with his suroor. The singer-musician, who has been giving his viewers multiple hits over the course of his two-decade-long career, has made news again. Himesh has now become the only Indian artist to feature on Bloomberg's Pop Power List. (Also read: Himesh Reshammiya asks concert audience 'regular gaaun ya naak se?' Watch) Singer-musician Himesh Reshammiya recently performed his greatest hits to over 30,000 fans at a concert in Delhi. Himesh earns a spot on Bloomberg list Bloomberg published the list on Thursday, which featured a ranking of the world's most influential pop stars. Post Malone, Beele, Bruno Mars, and Beyonce topped the list in sequential order, while Himesh Reshammiya was the only Indian artist to feature on it. Himesh was in the 22nd rank. Other names on the list included Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, J-Hope, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Katseye, and Shakira. The report added, 'Approximately 120,000 people applied to participate in the resulting, globe-spanning experiment. Throughout the process, fans joined in. Using Hybe's audience app Weverse, they cast votes on who should survive the fierce elimination process.' Himesh took to his Instagram Stories to repost congratulatory messages from fans and close friends from the industry on achieving this massive feat. More details Last month, Himesh Reshammiya performed at Saregama Live's Capmania Delhi for thousands of fans. The crowd joined in as he sang OG numbers like Tera Suroor, Jhalak Dikhla Ja, Hookah Bar, Aashiqui Mein Teri, and more. Singers Pragati Nagpal, Arjun Tanwar and Maahi also performed along with him to some of his hit numbers. On the work front, Himesh Reshammiya was last seen in Badass Ravi Kumar. The spin-off to The Xpose was filmed in Oman and India. The film also stars Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Simona J, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, and Johnny Lever apart from Himesh. The film received a mixed response from the audience and underperformed at the box office, earning just ₹10.98 crore worldwide.


Hindustan Times
11 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Get to know... Ridhi Dogra
Currently I am: Travelling and working on something exciting. Actor Ridhi Dogra says she's attracted to a person's energy and their eyes. High point in life: Every time I was scared to do something and went ahead and did it. Low point in life: Losing loved ones. It's heartbreaking, but one learns to make room for grief. On my playlist: Hawaayein, from Jab Harry Met Sejal; Hanuman Chalisa, by Shekhar Ravjiani; Come Undone, by Robbie Williams One thing I would never buy: Trending products by luxury brands, which are pretending to be essentials. I despise this kind of marketing. Today I'm craving: A bagel. Last thing I ordered online: Uncle Chipps. App I check before bed: Instagram. Advice I'd give my 18-year-old self: None. 18-year-old me was a rockstar. I continue to learn from her. My favourite subject in school: English. I'd swipe right on: Nothing. I'm not into virtual dating. I'm attracted to energy and eyes. My secret skill is: Being calm in nasty situations. A superpower I wish I had: To shine my light on the world. My favourite Sunday memory: I'm from Delhi. On Sunday's I'd swim and gorge on cheese balls with Nani at the club. Visiting Nani's house meant pampering. She recharged my batteries. My most star-struck moment: Meeting Shah Rukh Khan when I worked with him on Jawan. He's an incredibly blessed soul. I was talking gibberish. My favourite bad habit: Giving people the benefit of the doubt when it's not needed. If I could travel back or forward in time, I'd…: Go forward. Backwards is done. Forward could save me a lot of worrying. The best thing about fame: It's temporary. You can focus on the real things. The worst thing about fame: It's temporary. If you get too attached to it, you're screwed. . From HT Brunch, August 09, 2025 Follow us on


Time of India
11 minutes ago
- Time of India
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi records over 1.6 billion minutes of watch time in launch week
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returned on July 29 and became the biggest Hindi fiction launch in five years, clocking 1.659 billion watch minutes across Star Plus and JioHotstar in its first week. With 31.1 million TV viewers and strong digital engagement, the reboot drew nostalgic and new audiences, sparked advertiser interest, and generated widespread social media buzz. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Fiction show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returned to Indian television on July 29 and received a strong response from viewers, recording 1.659 billion minutes of watch time across Star Plus and JioHotstar in its launch week, reflecting continued audience interest in the long-running has become the biggest Hindi GEC (General Entertainment Channel) fiction launch in the last five years across both TV and digital platforms. On television, 31.1 million viewers watched the show on Star Plus in the first four days, making it the most-watched launch-week show on the channel in premiere episode alone reached 15.4 million viewers on Star Plus, making it one of the most-watched fiction premieres in recent times. The launch also performed well on JioHotstar, highlighting the growing viewership for daily fiction content on streaming platforms.'The return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi has proven that great storytelling never loses its power. We approached this launch with a two-fold vision: to reignite the deep nostalgia associated with one of India's most iconic shows, while also crafting a contemporary storyline and viewing experience that resonates with today's audiences," said Sumanta Bose, Head of Cluster, Entertainment (Star Plus and Bharat, Bengali, Marathi and Gujarati), JioStar."The record-breaking numbers across Star Plus and JioHotstar reaffirm our belief in the timeless appeal of compelling narratives. This launch is a cultural moment that bridges generations, and we are proud to have delivered it to millions of homes across platforms."The launch also prompted social media conversations, with 17,300 mentions and 86% of them positive. Viewers responded to the nostalgia, the cast, and the anticipation built up before the show has drawn interest from advertisers as well. On television, Tide+, Kalyan Jewellers, and Maruti Suzuki India are co-presenting sponsors. Co-powered sponsors include Fortune Soyabean Oil, Colgate , and SMART Bazaar, with White Tone Face Cream and Good Knight as special JioHotstar, Kalyan Jewellers and Maruti Suzuki are co-presenting sponsors, alongside Colgate, Fortune Chakki Fresh Atta, UTI Mutual Fund, Tata Consumer Products , SMART Bazaar, and Mankind Pharma 's Prega News.