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Gangaajal(2003)

7.2/10
Hindi•157 mins•

Gangaajal (2003) is a 157-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Jha. Starring Mohan Agashe, Akhilendra Mishra and Mukesh Tiwari. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Gangaajal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2003.

Director:Prakash Jha
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
Where to watch:
ZZEE5

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
1 January 2003
Director
Prakash Jha
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

An honest police officer is sent to a crime-ridden town. He discovers that to clean up the area, he must also fight the deep corruption within his own police force and the local politicians.

“One honest cop. A town drowning in corruption.”

Film Details

7.2Rating
157Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleGangaajal

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
Ajay Devgan, Actor in Gangaajal
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Gracy SinghActor
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Mohan AgasheActor
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Prakash Jha, Director in Gangaajal
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Akhilendra MishraActor
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Mukesh TiwariActor
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Anup SoniActor
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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Gangaajal' refers to a real-life incident where police used contaminated water as a form of punishment.
  • Actor Ajay Devgn performed many of his own stunts, including the action sequences in the police station.
  • The movie was partly inspired by the 1980 Bhagalpur blindings case in Bihar.
  • Director Prakash Jha shot the film in real locations in Bihar to capture authentic atmosphere.
  • Mohan Joshi, who played a corrupt politician, was a last-minute replacement for another actor.
  • The film's background score uses folk instruments like the dholak to enhance the rural setting.
  • It was a moderate box office success but won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Gangaajal

Ajay DevganAjay Devgan&
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Mukesh Tiwari
Actor-Inspector Bachcha Yadav9 films →
Ajay DevganAjay Devgan&
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Mukesh Tiwari
SP Amit Kumar-Inspector Bachcha Yadav9 films →
Ajay DevganAjay Devgan&
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Mohan Joshi
SP Amit Kumar-Sadhu Yadav7 films →
Ajay DevganAjay Devgan&
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Mohan Joshi
Actor-Sadhu Yadav7 films →
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Yashpal Sharma&
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Mukesh Tiwari
Sunder Yadav-Inspector Bachcha Yadav5 films →
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Akhilendra Mishra&Ajay DevganAjay Devgan
DSP Bhurelal-Actor4 films →
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Akhilendra Mishra&Ajay DevganAjay Devgan
DSP Bhurelal-SP Amit Kumar4 films →
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Akhilendra Mishra&
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Mukesh Tiwari
DSP Bhurelal-Inspector Bachcha Yadav4 films →
Ajay DevganAjay Devgan&Prakash JhaPrakash Jha
Director-Actor4 films →
Ajay DevganAjay Devgan&Prakash JhaPrakash Jha
SP Amit Kumar-Director4 films →
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Yashpal Sharma&Ajay DevganAjay Devgan
Sunder Yadav-SP Amit Kumar2 films →
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Yashpal Sharma&Ajay DevganAjay Devgan
Sunder Yadav-Actor2 films →
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Yashpal Sharma&Prakash JhaPrakash Jha
Sunder Yadav-Director2 films →
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Yashpal Sharma&
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Mohan Joshi
Sunder Yadav-Sadhu Yadav2 films →
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Yashpal Sharma&
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Mohan Agashe
Sunder Yadav-DIG Verma2 films →
Prakash JhaPrakash Jha&
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Mukesh Tiwari
Director-Inspector Bachcha Yadav2 films →
Prakash JhaPrakash Jha&
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Mohan Joshi
Director-Sadhu Yadav2 films →
Prakash JhaPrakash Jha&
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Mohan Agashe
Director-DIG Verma2 films →
Prakash JhaPrakash Jha&
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Ayub Khan
Director-Inspector Shaheed Khan2 films →
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Mukesh Tiwari&
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Mohan Joshi
Inspector Bachcha Yadav-Sadhu Yadav2 films →

20 collaborations found

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