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Race(2008)

6.1/10
Hindi154 mins

Race (2008) is a 154-minute Hindi film directed by Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla. Starring Saif Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor and Bipasha Basu. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Race stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2008.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 March 2008
Director
Abbas Alibhai Burmawalla
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
6.1/10

Storyline

Two men compete in horse racing. Their lives get complicated when they meet three women. Then, a murder happens.

Two rivals. One murder. Three dangerous women.

Film Details

6.1Rating
154Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 March 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsRace Hindi · Race (2008) · Race 2008

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionlovejustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Race' was chosen because the story revolves around horse racing and the competitive lives of the characters.
  • A special horse named 'Solomon' was brought from South Africa for the racing scenes to ensure authenticity.
  • The song 'Zara Zara Touch Me' was originally composed for another film but was included in Race after being reworked.
  • Director Abbas-Mustan used split screens in many scenes, a technique they became known for in thrillers.
  • The film's success led to a sequel, Race 2, which was released five years later in 2013.
  • Actor Akshaye Khanna's role was initially offered to another actor, but he was finalized later in the casting process.
  • The movie was shot in various international locations including Australia, South Africa, and Dubai to give it a global appeal.

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