Don / Vijay (played by Amitabh Bachchan) is a protagonist in Don.
A street performer mistaken for the late crime boss Don. Secretly trained by police to infiltrate the gang as an amnesiac Don, he gathers intelligence while protecting adopted children. After escaping police custody, he allies with Roma and Jasjit to thwart the corrupt Vardhaan, ultimately delivering crucial evidence to clear his name and secure justice. Roma (played by Zeenat Aman) is a protagonist in Don.
A member of Don's criminal network harboring deep resentment for past losses. Initially attempts to assassinate Vijay but spares him after learning his true identity. Later becomes an ally to Vijay and Jasjit, safeguarding a crucial diary until it is stolen by Vardhaan. She plays a pivotal role in the final confrontation and the escape of the children. DSP D'Silva (played by Iftekhar) appears in Don.
A dedicated police officer who secretly orchestrates Vijay's infiltration into Don's gang after the boss's death. He acts as Vijay's handler, exchanging intelligence and providing crucial cover during internal gang conflicts. His untimely death during a party shootout shifts the narrative, forcing Vijay to operate independently against the corrupt police.
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Characters
Don / Vijay
(played by Amitabh Bachchan) — protagonist
A street performer mistaken for the late crime boss Don. Secretly trained by police to infiltrate the gang as an amnesiac Don, he gathers intelligence while protecting adopted children. After escaping...
Roma
(played by Zeenat Aman) — protagonist
A member of Don's criminal network harboring deep resentment for past losses. Initially attempts to assassinate Vijay but spares him after learning his true identity. Later becomes an ally to Vijay an...
DSP D'Silva
(played by Iftekhar) — supporting
A dedicated police officer who secretly orchestrates Vijay's infiltration into Don's gang after the boss's death. He acts as Vijay's handler, exchanging intelligence and providing crucial cover during...
Key Relationships
Don / Vijay → Don / Vijay
(Meta Dual Identity)
DSP D'Silva → Roma
(Social Confidant)
Don / Vijay → Roma
(Conflict Target Of Revenge)
Don / Vijay → DSP D'Silva
(Professional Handler)
Story Analysis
A street performer infiltrates a criminal syndicate to dismantle it from within, uncovering corruption and protecting innocent lives.
Plot Progression
The Secret Replacement
Infiltration and Betrayal
The Corrupt Mask
Graveyard Showdown
Directed by Chandra Barot
Don (1978) · 6.6/10 · action, adventure, comedy, crime, thriller
