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Dev(2004)
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.
Director:Govind Nihalani
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Dev
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