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Dharm(2007)
Hindi mins
Dharm (2007) is a Hindi film directed by Bhavna Talwar. With an audience rating of 6.4/10, Dharm stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2007.
Director:Bhavna Talwar
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Bhavna Talwar
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A Hindu priest in Banaras reluctantly agrees when his family takes in an abandoned child. Years later, they discover the child is Muslim and give him away, with the priest undergoing a strict purification ritual. When riots later force the boy to seek shelter again, the priest realizes that helping others is the most important faith of all.
“A child's faith tests a priest's beliefs.”
Film Details
6.4Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2007
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's original title was 'Dharm', which means 'duty' or 'righteousness' in Sanskrit.
- It was shot on location in Varanasi, capturing the authentic atmosphere of the city's ghats and temples.
- The child actor playing the Muslim boy, Kartik, was selected from a local Varanasi school.
- Director Bhavna Talwar spent years researching Hindu scriptures to ensure the priest's rituals were accurate.
- The film was India's official entry to the 2008 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
- Actor Pankaj Kapur prepared for his role by learning Sanskrit shlokas and consulting with real priests.
- Despite critical acclaim, the movie had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Dharm
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