Jackie Shroff's 3 Budget Films Became Blockbusters in 1989, Parinda Explored Mumbai Underworld

• Jackie Shroff starred in three massive hits in 1989: 'Ram Lakhan', 'Tridev', and 'Parinda', with 'Parinda' earning him a Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
• 'Ram Lakhan', a masala film directed by Subhash Ghai, was made on a budget of 2.83 crore and grossed 18 crore, featuring popular songs like 'My Name Is Lakhan'.
• 'Tridev', a multi-starrer action-thriller by Rajiv Rai, had a budget of 2 crore and collected 17 crore worldwide, known for songs like 'Oye Oye'.
• 'Parinda', directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, was made on a meager budget of 12 lakh but earned 9 crore, pioneering the Mumbai underworld cinema genre.
• Nana Patekar played a gangster in 'Parinda' and received the Best Co-Actor award, while the film itself won 5 Filmfare Awards.