---
title: "Jalwa"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/jalwa-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 404404
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 134
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Jalwa (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/jalwa-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Jalwa is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Thriller, Action. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving brother joins the police to fight drugs and avenge his loved ones."

### Why Watch
- Features a gripping revenge plot
- Explores a personal crusade against drug dealers

### Caveats & Content Note
- Local police obstruct the protagonist's mission
- Tragic losses drive the narrative
- Tone & Suitability: Contains themes of drug overdose and violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, action, gritty, revenge

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pankaj Parashar

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amitabh Bachchan** as *Self*
- **Naseeruddin Shah** as *Inspector Kapil*
- **Archana Puran Singh** as *Jojo / Jyoti*
- **Tejeshwar Singh** as *Deen Dayal / DD*
- **Dalip Tahil** as *Champ*
- **Saeed Jaffrey** as *Yakub Saeed*
- **Farah Khan** as *dancer in the "Feeling Hot Hot" song*
- **Johny Lever** as *Muthu*
- **A.K. Hangal** as *Jojo's Father*
- **Satish Kaushik**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Jalwa?
The film was released in 1987.

### Q: What triggers Kapil's crusade against drugs?
His younger brother, Buntu, dies from a drug overdose.

### Q: What profession does Kapil pursue?
He joins the police and attains the title of C.I.D. Inspector.

### Q: Who is killed in front of Kapil?
His friend from Goa, Albert Pinto, is killed in front of him.

### Q: Where does Kapil travel out of frustration?
He decides to travel to Goa after local police prevent him from avenging his friend.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Jalwa — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/404404)

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