36 Ghante is a 1974 Hindi-language Action Crime motion picture written by Akhtar-ul-iman and directed by Raj Tilak. Three jailed convicts, Himmat, his brother Ajit, and Dilawar Khan break out of prison and take over the household of Editor Ashok Rai. The convicts will continue to hold the family hostage until their associate, Kamini contacts them in person. 36 ghante features Raaj Kumar in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Mala Sinha, Sunil Dutt, Vijay Arora, Parveen Babi, Ranjeet and Danny Denzongpa. The music was composed by Sapan Chakraborty. Three jailed convicts, Himmat, his brother Ajit, and Dilawar Khan break out of prison and take over the household of Editor Ashok Rai. The convicts will continue to hold the family hostage until their associate, Kamini contacts them in person.