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Satta(2003)

6.5/10
Hindi mins

Satta (2003) is a Hindi film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Satta stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2003.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2003
Director
Madhur Bhandarkar
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A woman from Delhi marries a politician in Mumbai. When her husband goes to jail, she has to run in his place for the election.

A wife takes her husband's place in a dangerous political game.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2003

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionsurvivalidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Satta' refers to the Hindi word for 'power' or 'political power'.
  • Madhur Bhandarkar shot the film in a realistic, documentary-like style, similar to his earlier hit 'Chandni Bar'.
  • Actor Atul Kulkarni, who plays the politician, prepared by spending time with real-life political workers in Mumbai.
  • The movie was not a major box office success but later gained appreciation for its bold political themes.
  • A subplot involving a journalist character was inspired by real media coverage of political scandals in the early 2000s.
  • Some scenes were filmed in actual political party offices and slum areas to add authenticity.
  • The soundtrack featured a song by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which was uncommon in Bollywood at the time.

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