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Fareb(1996)
Hindi134 mins
Fareb (1996) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Dipak Tijori. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Fareb stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.
Director:Dipak Tijori
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Dipak Tijori
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A doctor and his wife move to a new city for a fresh start. Their lives are upended when a local police inspector becomes dangerously obsessed with the wife.
“A new home. A dangerous obsession.”
Film Details
4.0Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleFareb
Also Known As温柔的陷阱
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
corruptionsurvivallovejustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Fareb: A Game of Deceit' but was shortened to just 'Fareb' upon release.
- This was one of the earliest films directed by Vikram Bhatt, who later became known for horror and thriller genres.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played the obsessed inspector, was already a major star known for dancing, but here he played a dark, negative role.
- The movie's soundtrack included the popular song 'Dil Ne Dil Se', composed by Nadeem-Shravan.
- It was shot extensively in Mumbai and Goa, using coastal locations to create a contrasting serene backdrop for the thriller plot.
- The film released around the same time as several other thrillers in 1996, facing tough competition at the box office.
- Actress Somy Ali, who played the doctor's wife, was primarily known at the time for her relationship with Salman Khan rather than her acting roles.