Jalwa (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Jalwa is an action and thriller film directed by Pankaj Parashar, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Kapil's younger brother, Buntu, dies as a result of a drug overdose. Kapil vows to put an end to drugs and drug-dealers, by joining the police. He soon attains the title of C.I.D. Inspector. He lives in Bombay with his mom. One day his friend from Goa, Albert Pinto is killed in front of him. He vows to avenge his death, but the local police will not permit to do so, and they assign this incident to another inspector. Frustrated, Kapil decides to travel to Goa.
Who’s in it. Jalwa stars Amitabh Bachchan as Self, Naseeruddin Shah as Inspector Kapil, Archana Puran Singh as Jojo / Jyoti and Tejeshwar Singh as Deen Dayal / DD, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jalwa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jalwa tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jalwa (1987)?
- In US, Jalwa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Jalwa?
- Jalwa stars Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Archana Puran Singh, Tejeshwar Singh and Dalip Tahil.
- When was Jalwa released?
- Jalwa was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.