Koyla
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| Directed by | Rakesh Roshan |
| Produced by | Rakesh Roshan |
| Written by | Anwar Khan (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Ravi Kapoor Sachin Bhowmick |
| Story by | Rakesh Roshan |
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| Music by | Rajesh Roshan |
| Cinematography | Sameer Arya |
| Edited by | Sanjay Verma |
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Filmkraft Productions Pvt. Ltd.
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167 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹12 crore |
| Box office | ₹28.05 crore |
Koyla (English: Coal) is a 1995 Indian action thriller film written, produced and directed by Rakesh Roshan. The film stars Madhuri Dixit, Shahrukh Khan, Amrish Puri, Himani Shivpuri, Salim Ghouse, and Johnny Lever in pivotal roles.
Shankar (Shahrukh Khan) is a handsome but mute man, raised by the powerful King Raja (Amrish Puri) to whom he is completely loyal however Raja treats him like a slave. He is also tormented and unnecessarily beaten by Raja's brother Brijwa a sadistic and violent psychopath. The elderly Raja, is a ruthless and cruel man with a large appetite for young women who kills anyone who dares to defy him, however lately he has proven to be unable to perform in the bedroom and continues to fall asleep as he is bored of his beautiful secretary Bindiya who lusts after Shankar. His doctor suggests a younger woman maybe able to satisfy him.
One day Raja sees Gauri (Madhuri Dixit), a happy young innocent village girl, and begins to dream about her and wishes to marry her, however, despite her greedy aunt and uncle wanting her to marry Raja, Gauri wants to see a picture of her future husband first.
Aware that Gauri would instantly reject the elderly Raja he sends her a photo of Shankar. Gauri instantly falls in love with him and the wedding proceeds. However, before the ceremony is completed, she discovers that it's not Shankar whom she is marrying and faints; Raja orders the priest to continue with the ceremony, even though the marriage would be invalid while Gauri is unconscious.
When Gauri regains consciousness, she discover Raja trying to "consummate" with her and learns they're married which shocks her. She refuses to seduce herself to him by attempting suicide, so he imprisons and tortures her. One night Gauri tries to commit suicide however Shankar and his friend save her and she finally meets Shankar. She slaps and accuses him of ruining her life however Shankar friend reveals Raja deceit and that Shankar was innocent in this whole affair, a shocked Gauri tries to apologies but Shankar leaves before she can.
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