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Traffic Signal(2007)
Hindi130 mins
Traffic Signal (2007) is a 130-minute Hindi film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Starring Ranvir Shorey, Upendra Limaye and Sudhir Mishra. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Traffic Signal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2007.
Director:Madhur Bhandarkar
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, MX Player, Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Madhur Bhandarkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Silsila runs a busy traffic signal. He collects weekly fees from the people working there. These include a young scavenger boy, a woman selling clothes, and a drug-addicted man with a prostitute who cares for him.
“Three lives intersect at a single Mumbai crossroad.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life traffic signal manager Madhur Bhandarkar met during research in Mumbai.
- Actor Ranvir Shorey, who plays Dominic, reportedly spent time with recovering addicts to prepare for his role.
- The movie's title and setting were partly a response to the 2006 film 'Traffic Signal' in Malayalam, which had a similar concept.
- It was shot extensively on real Mumbai streets, often using hidden cameras to capture authentic crowd reactions.
- The character Tsunami was named after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, reflecting the boy's chaotic life.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a modest box office run, typical for many of Bhandarkar's realistic dramas.
- The soundtrack featured a song by Pakistani band Jal, which was uncommon for Hindi films at the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Traffic Signal
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