Arjun Pandit (1999)
DirectorRahul Rawail
StarringSunny Deol, Juhi Chawla Mehta, Mukesh Rishi, Ashish Vidhyarthi
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Best for: Fans of late-90s Hindi action-crime dramas with a strong romantic thread.
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Arjun Pandit story (no spoilers)
Arjun Pandit is a Hindi action-crime-romance film released on 11 August 1999. It follows a meek college professor whose life is upended by an unexpected betrayal, turning him into a cold-blooded gangster. His transformation drives him to want to marry a woman against her wishes, setting up the central conflict. The tone blends crime and romance against a backdrop of revenge and obsession, with a runtime of 150 minutes and an A certificate in India.
Should you watch Arjun Pandit?
Watch it for
- Sunny Deol plays the dual-named Professor Arjun Dixit / Arjun Pandit, a role that shifts from mild-mannered academic to gangster.
- Juhi Chawla Mehta stars as Nisha Chopra, the woman at the centre of the marriage conflict.
- Director Rahul Rawail oversees a blend of action, crime and romance that defined late-90s Hindi cinema.
- The film runs 150 minutes, giving ample space to the betrayal-to-gangster arc and the ensemble cast including Mukesh Rishi and Ashish Vidhyarthi.
Skip it if
- You prefer shorter films; the 150-minute runtime demands patience.
- You dislike stories where a protagonist turns to crime and obsession, as the central premise involves a man wanting to marry a woman against her wishes.
- You are looking for light-hearted romance; the film is certified A and leans into action and crime.
Arjun Pandit cast
Sunny Deolas Professor Arjun Dixit / Arjun Pandit
Juhi Chawla Mehtaas Nisha Chopra
Mukesh Rishias Ramu Kaalia
Ashish Vidhyarthias Haldiram
Saurabh Shuklaas Johnny
Veerendra Saxenaas Hafiz
Yashpal Sharmaas Shiva
Annu Kapooras Imran
Shahbaz Khanas Sanjay Sharma
Sachin Khedekaras Dr. Siddharth
Pallavi Kulkarnias Shilpa Dixit
Deepak Qaziras Mr. ChopraArjun Pandit movie details
| Director | Rahul Rawail |
|---|---|
| Writer | Sudhir Mishra, Sandeep A. Verma, Shivkumar Subramaniam |
| Music | Aadesh Shrivastava |
| Cinematography | Nirmal Jani |
| Producer | N R Pachisia |
| Release date | 11 August 1999 |
| Runtime | 2h 30m (150 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Certificate (India) | A |
Parental guide: is Arjun Pandit family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the A certificate and action-crime genre; the film is not intended for young viewers. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Arjun Pandit offers a chance to see Sunny Deol in a transformation from professor to gangster, paired with Juhi Chawla Mehta. The 150-minute runtime and A certificate signal a gritty, crime-driven story rather than a light romance. It suits viewers who enjoy late-90s Hindi action with a dark edge.
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Where can I watch Arjun Pandit online in India?
Arjun Pandit is available to stream free on JioHotstar in India. It can also be rented on Amazon Video.
When was Arjun Pandit released?
Arjun Pandit was released in India on 11 August 1999.
Who is in the cast of Arjun Pandit?
The cast includes Sunny Deol as Professor Arjun Dixit / Arjun Pandit, Juhi Chawla Mehta as Nisha Chopra, Mukesh Rishi as Ramu Kaalia, Ashish Vidhyarthi as Haldiram, Saurabh Shukla as Johnny, Veerendra Saxena as Hafiz, Yashpal Sharma as Shiva, and Annu Kapoor as Imran.
Who directed Arjun Pandit?
Arjun Pandit was directed by Rahul Rawail.
What is the runtime and certificate of Arjun Pandit?
Arjun Pandit runs for 150 minutes and is certified A in India.
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