Deewaar

Deewaar is a 1975 Indian Hindi-language action crime drama film directed by Yash Chopra, written by Salim-Javed (Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar), and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, and Neetu Singh.

The film tells the story of two brothers, Vijay (played by Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi (played by Shashi Kapoor), who take different paths in life after their father, a union leader, is forced to betray his fellow workers and is branded a traitor. Vijay becomes a notorious gangster, while Ravi becomes an honest police officer. Their contrasting moral choices and the resulting conflict form the core of the narrative.

Deewaar is considered a landmark film in Indian cinema, known for its powerful performances, memorable dialogue, and socially relevant themes. It explores themes of poverty, corruption, morality, and the changing socio-economic landscape of India in the 1970s. The film was a major box office success and received numerous awards. Its influence can still be seen in contemporary Indian films.