Shahenshah

Shahenshah is a 1988 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Tinnu Anand. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan in a dual role as both a wealthy industrialist named Vijay and his lookalike, a poor fisherman named Shahenshah. The supporting cast includes Meenakshi Sheshadri, Amrish Puri, and Pran.

The plot revolves around Vijay, who is framed for a crime by the corrupt industrialist, Kripal Singh. Following his father's suicide and his mother's descent into madness, Vijay disappears. He later resurfaces as Shahenshah, a vigilante who fights injustice and corruption in the city. Shahenshah uses his unique fighting style and his iconic catchphrases to instill fear in criminals and bring hope to the common people.

The film explores themes of justice, revenge, and the struggle against corruption. Shahenshah's dual persona allows him to operate outside the law while maintaining the innocence of Vijay. The narrative builds towards a confrontation between Shahenshah and Kripal Singh, culminating in the revelation of Shahenshah's true identity and his victory over evil.

Shahenshah was a major commercial success upon its release, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1988. It is particularly remembered for Amitabh Bachchan's powerful performance in the titular role, his iconic costume, and its memorable dialogues, which became popular culture references. The film marked Amitabh Bachchan's comeback to acting after a period of absence.