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Lal Salaam(2002)
Hindi131 mins
Lal Salaam (2002) is a 131-minute Hindi film directed by Gaganvihari Borate. Starring Anant Jog, Rajpal Yadav and Sayaji Shinde. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Lal Salaam stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2002.
Director:Gaganvihari Borate
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2002
- Director
- Gaganvihari Borate
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A doctor must choose between his childhood sweetheart and his brother, who leads a violent gang. Their conflict unfolds in a community overrun by crime and tribal politics. This story is based on true events from Nagpur, India.
“A brother's love clashes with a brother's war.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
131Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleLal Salaam
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familycorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Lal Salaam' is a traditional communist greeting, hinting at its political themes.
- It was originally made in Marathi as 'Lal Salaam' before being dubbed into Hindi for wider release.
- The story is inspired by real-life conflicts involving tribal communities and land disputes in Maharashtra.
- Director Gaganvihari Borate was known for focusing on social issues in India's rural areas.
- The film blends action with musical numbers, a common style in early 2000s regional Indian cinema.
- It did not achieve major commercial success but gained attention for its subject matter.
- Some scenes were shot in Nagpur and surrounding regions to capture authentic local settings.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Lal Salaam
Actor-Dhattu12 films →
Inspector G.C. Deshpande-Actor2 films →
Inspector G.C. Deshpande-Dhattu2 films →
Actor-Rathod (Forest Ranger)2 films →
Rathod (Forest Ranger)-Dhattu2 films →