Film

Jurm

Name: Jurm
Genre: Crime, Romance, Action
Released: 1990
Cast: Vinod Khanna, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Sangeeta Bijlani, Shafi Inamdar, Anang Desai

Police procedural

A 1990 Bombay crime thriller about a police inspector protecting a journalist from powerful enemies. Vinod Khanna anchors this blend of procedural tension, romantic subplot, and action sequences that typifies Hindi cinema's masala approach. Engaging if you're comfortable with melodrama alongside genuine stakes, and a solid showcase for early-90s Bollywood filmmaking.

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