Qaidi (transl. Prisoner) is a 1984 Indian Hindi-language action film, produced by G. Hanumantha Rao by Padmalaya Studios, presented by Krishna and directed by S.S. Ravichandra. It stars Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Hema Malini, Madhavi and music composed by Bappi Lahiri. The film is remake of the Telugu film Khaidi (1983) [1][2] which itself was loosely based on the 1982 movie First Blood.[3]

Qaidi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	S S Ravichandra
Written by	Kader Khan (dialogues) Indeevar (lyrics)
Based on	Khaidi (1983)
Produced by	G. Hanumantha Rao Krishna (Presents)
Starring	Jeetendra Shatrughan Sinha Hema Malini Madhavi
Cinematography	V.S.R. Swamy
Edited by	K. Gopal Rao
Music by	Bappi Lahiri
Production company	Padmalaya Studios
Release date	18 May 1984 (1984-05-18)
Running time	150 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi

Plot

The film begins with ASP Dinesh Jugran suspecting a ferocious itinerant Suraj and arrests him. In the custody, he maintains absolute silence, despite facing severe torture. Ultimately, he succeeds in breaking the bars when he gets a shot, and worn-out Suraj is rescued by Dr. Sunita. Dinesh accepts it as a challenge to apprehend the convict. Meanwhile, Sunita learns about Suraj when he spins back. He is a resident of the nearby village where his father Yashpal a pleasant strived hard for his civilization and he returns as a meritorious student. In tandem, Suraj loves Jyothi daughter of Bansi Lal a tyrant of the village. Being cognizant of it, Bansi Lal begrudges, and auctions Yashpal’s property of Suraj for his outstanding loan which leads to his death and also slave drivers Suraj. Moreover, Raghu an associate of Bansi Lal traps Suraj‘s widowed sister Seeta in the name of marriage. Later, plans to scapegoat her to a forest officer Sudarshan Lal for their gain. Then, Seeta revolts when the 3 malevolent brutally kill her and incriminates Suraj. Listening to it, Sunita too joins him as she holds the previous rivalry with them. Besides, Dinesh tracks Suraj, until, he flees. At that point, Bansi Lal intrigues by slaying Sunita which again charged Suraj. Now, the court penalizes the death sentence to Suraj as guilty. On the way to prison, he escapes and lands in a forest. Immediately, Dinesh starts his hunt, side-by-side, Jyothi reaches therein to persuade Suraj to surrender but fails. Bansi Lal deploys Raghu to catch them with the help of Sudarshan. However, Suraj eliminates both, and Dinesh hands over Jyothi to Bansi Lal. At last, after a serious encounter, Suraj ceases Bansi Lal. Finally, the movie ends with Suraj proceeding with his sentence.

Cast

Music

The music of the film is composed by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics are penned by Indeevar.

References

External links

• Qaidi at IMDb

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