Thrillers hold a special place in the world of cinema, captivating audiences with their ability to evoke suspense and excitement. These intense emotions, ranging from fear to excitement, make for a gripping viewing experience that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The 1990s proved to be a significant decade for bollywood thrillers, as it saw the emergence of several unforgettable films that left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. During this era, bollywood produced a diverse array of thrillers encompassing elements of suspense, mystery, action, and crime. Below, we compile a list of some of these iconic movies from the '90s that promise to keep you thoroughly entertained.
1. ‘Khiladi’
Four friends - Sheetal, Boney, Neelam Chaudhary, and Raj Malhotra - hatch a plan to prank Sheetal's father, Kailash Nath. In their scheme, they call Kailash and falsely inform him that his daughter has been kidnapped, demanding a ransom of 200,000 rupees. Initially, the plan seems to be proceeding smoothly, with no hint of suspicion from Nath until his servant alerts the police. The police team, led by Raj's older brother Suresh Malhotra, springs into action. The friends manage to elude the police temporarily, only to return and discover Sheetal's lifeless body, brutally stabbed, with all the evidence pointing towards them. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime Video.
2. ‘Gupt’
Sahil Sinha, portrayed by Bobby Deol, is deeply in love with Isha, played by Kajol, and dreams of marrying her. However, his overbearing father, Jaisingh, portrayed by Raj Babbar, has other plans and insists on Sahil marrying a girl of his choice. A fierce argument between Sahil and Jaisingh escalates, leading to Jaisingh's death. Sahil finds himself accused as the prime suspect. Despite his imprisonment, Sahil never stops asserting his innocence. He seizes an opportunity to escape from prison and embarks on a quest to uncover the true identity of the killer. You can watch this movie on Zee5.
3. ‘Sarfarosh’
Ajay Rathod, a Mumbai Crime Branch officer, abandoned his medical studies to join the Indian Police Service after his brother's death in a terrorist attack. During an encounter with ghazal singer Gulfam Hassan, they became close friends. While investigating cross-border terrorism, Ajay uncovers a disturbing revelation about someone he cares deeply for. You can watch this movie on Zee5.
4. ‘Baazigar’
After Vishwanath Sharma loses his business to his conniving employee, Madan Chopra, his son Ajay vows to seek revenge. While secretly dating Madan's daughter, Seema, Ajay assumes the identity of Vicky Malhotra, a successful businessman, to get close to her family. His plan involves marrying into Madan's family, but with a sinister twist: he intends to murder Seema and stage it as a suicide. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime Video.
5. ‘Sangharsh’
CBI officer Reet Oberoi enlists the assistance of Professor Aman Varma, a prison convict, in her mission to bring religious fanatic Lajja Shankar Pandey to justice for his heinous crimes, including child abduction and sacrifice. Initially, Aman resists cooperation, leading to complications for Reet with the police, public figures, and the affected children's parents. Eventually, they join forces to confront and defeat the malevolent Pandey. You can watch this movie on Amazon Prime Video.
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