Naam O Nishan - Hindi Film 1987

Naam O Nishan [meaning: The reputation or mark that an individual or entity leaves behind] is an Indian Hindi-language (Bollywood) Action-Thriller film released in cinemas on May 15, 1987.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) issued a UA rating to the Hindi-language film, Naam O Nishan, vide certificate No. 451, dated May 5, 1987. The runtime of the film is 129 Minutes.

Cast and Crew

Cast

Sanjay Dutt, Amrita Singh, Shashi Kapoor, and Kader Khan play pivotal roles in Naam O Nishan. The film also features Suresh Oberoi, Nirupa Roy, Priya Tendulkar, Viju Khote, Kamal Kapoor, Praveen Kumar, Seema Deo, and many others.

Crew

1. Ajay Kashyap - Director
2. Santosh Saroj - Screenplay
3. B.P. Verma - Producer
4. Anu Malik - Music Director
5. K. V. Ramanna - Cinematography
6. David Dhawan - Film Editor

Movie Plot

An Unexpected Turn: A New Identity

Because of certain situations, Jaspal Singh (played by Kader Khan), who used to be an innocent man, turns into a dacoit and is called Thakur Jarnail Singh. Champa Singh (played by Nirupa Roy) and her young son Suraj also stay with him.

Unyielding Pursuit: Champa's Frustration

Regardless of her efforts, Champa struggles to mend her husband's ways, unable to steer Thakur Jarnail Singh away from his criminal path.

The Rift Widens: Zorawar's Defiance

Zorawar, a gang member, turns sinister as he attempts to assault a girl during a robbery. Thakur Jarnail Singh denounces his behavior, leading to a fracture within the gang.

A Beacon of Hope: Sangram Singh's Arrival

Sangram Singh, a compassionate police officer, takes charge of the region. As he confronts Thakur Jarnail Singh's gang, tragedy strikes when Zorawar fatally shoots Champa.

A Promise Fulfilled: Sangram's Commitment

Thakur Jarnail Singh surrenders and entrusts Sangram Singh with the care of his son, Suraj. Sangram raises Suraj and his daughter Chutki as his own.

A New Dawn: Suraj's Path

Time goes, grown-up Suraj (Sanjay Dutt) is now a police officer and joins his duties. When Suraj joins his duties, Sangram Singh brings Jarnail Singh (Kader Khan), the biological father of Suraj, to his home, on parol. However, Jarnail Singh prefers not to disclose his true identity to his son, Suraj.

Unveiling Dark Truths: Jabar's Resurgence

Suraj soon encounters a white-collar criminal, Jabar (Suresh Oberoi). Jabar is the same person Zorawar who used to be a dacoit gang member under the leadership of Jarnail Singh (Kader Khan) and had killed the mother of Suraj.

Entangled Hearts: Love and Deceit

In the meantime, Suraj falls for Vanisha (Amrita Singh), who works for Jabar (Suresh Oberoi) and has trapped Suraj in her love trap.

The Tangled Web: Doubts and Discovery

Soon Suraj doubting about Jernail Singh (living by his real name Jaspal Singh), who lives with him, and when his father, Sangram Singh (Shashi Kapoor), refuses to remove Jaspal from his house even at the cost of the break of his daughter, Chutki's marriage.

Things get worse when Jarnail's rival, Jabhar alias Zoravar, finds out about Suraj's biological lineage and sets forth to have him killed - by any means possible.

What happens next is the rest of the story of Naam O Nishan.