'The Call') is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi with cinematography by Ashok Mehta, Santosh Sivan, Baba Azmi and Chota K. Naidu.

It stars Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Namrata Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Shivaji Satam and Om Puri.

Pukar was released on 4 February 2000 and received critical acclaim, but did average business at the box office.

At the 46th Filmfare Awards, Pukar received 2 nominations – Best Actor (Kapoor) and Best Actress (Dixit).

The song was composed and performed by Rahman in his Malaysian concert in 1996 that was in aid of Bosnian victims.

The song "Sunta Hai Mera Khuda" was shot at Arches National Park in Utah, United States.

The song " Kismat Se Tum Humko Mile Ho" was shot at Mount Marcus Baker in Alaska, United States.

Abrush tries to project a larger-than-life presence by constantly rolling his huge eyes and grunting with vigour.