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Dev(2004)

5.8/10
Hindi176 mins

Dev (2004) is a 176-minute Hindi film directed by Govind Nihalani. Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Pramod Moutho and Milind Gunaji. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Dev stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2004.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 2004
Director
Govind Nihalani
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 56m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A dedicated police officer and his friend, a fellow officer, clash over politics and justice. A young man turns violent after his father is killed at a protest, and a corrupt politician exploits his anger. The young man's girlfriend also finds herself caught in the dangerous situation, fighting for the truth.

When duty and friendship collide, a city burns.

Film Details

5.8Rating
176Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 2002 Gujarat riots, with the character of Chief Minister Bhandarker loosely based on then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Actor Om Puri, who played Tejinder Khosla, was initially hesitant to take the role because of the film's politically sensitive subject matter.
  • The movie's climax was shot at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, a location rarely used for such intense, dramatic sequences in Hindi films at the time.
  • Director Govind Nihalani used a distinct color palette, with cooler blues for Dev's scenes and warmer tones for Farhaan's, to visually contrast their worlds.
  • Despite its critical acclaim, the film was a commercial failure, struggling at the box office due to its heavy, serious theme.
  • Actress Kareena Kapoor, who played Aalyn, reportedly prepared for her role by meeting with social activists to understand the emotional trauma of riot victims.
  • The character name 'Dev' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'god', which ironically contrasts with the morally complex and flawed nature of the police officer he plays.

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