Salaakhen

Salaakhen is a Bollywood movie released in 1975. The movie was directed by A. Salaam and starred Shashi Kapoor, Sulakshana Pandit, and Mehmood in lead roles.

The movie is a crime drama and tells the story of a young man named Ravi (Shashi Kapoor), who is falsely accused of a crime and sent to prison. While in jail, he befriends a fellow inmate (Mehmood) who helps him escape and proves his innocence.

Salaakhen is remembered for its action sequences, suspenseful plot, and hit music composed by Ravindra Jain, with lyrics by Ravindra Jain and Naqsh Lyallpuri. The movie's soundtrack features popular songs like "Tauba Yeh Matwali Chaal" and "Humko Tumhare Ishq Ne Kya Kya Bana Diya."

The movie was a commercial success upon its release and is considered a cult classic in Bollywood cinema for its engaging storyline and memorable performances by its lead actors. It also marked one of the few instances where Mehmood played a serious role, showcasing his versatility as an actor.