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Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai(2002)

4.3/10
Hindi•155 mins•theatrical•

Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Manoj Punj and produced by Manjeet Maan. The cast includes Gurdas Maan, Tabu, Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapoor, and Divya Dutta. The story follows Amar and Shalu, who fall in love despite a long-standing feud between their families. Amar's brother Murad and Shalu's brother Gul are sworn enemies. Gul pretends to accept the marriage but attacks the wedding, killing Murad and others. Amar then fights Gul to end the feud and rescue Shalu. The film is known for its emotional story and music. Udit Narayan won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the title song. The film was released on 4 October 2002.

Director:Manoj Punj
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2002
Director
Manoj Punj
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 35m
Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

Amar and Shalu fall in love, but their families are enemies. Amar's brother Murad and Shalu's brother Gul hate each other. Gul pretends to agree to the wedding but attacks the ceremony. Amar must fight Gul to save Shalu and end the feud.

“Love can end any war.”

Film Details

4.3Rating
155Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleZindagi Khoobsoorat Hai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
revengefamilysurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Gurdas MaanActor
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Tabu, Actor in Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
TabuActor
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Divya Dutta, Actor in Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
Divya DuttaActor
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Rajat Kapoor, Actor in Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai
Rajat KapoorActor
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Ashish VidhyarthiGul Baloch
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Rajit KapoorYusuf Zayed Hussein
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Gurdas MannAmar
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Manoj PunjDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai

Cast reunions in this film: Vidhya & Tabu (4 films together), Tabu & Rajat Kapoor (3 films together), Divya Dutta & Gurdas Maan (3 films together), and Divya Dutta & Rajit Kapoor (2 films together).

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VidhyaActor
4th time
Tabu
TabuActor
Vidhya × Tabu — 4 films together →
Tabu
TabuActor
3rd time
Rajat Kapoor
Rajat KapoorActor
Tabu × Rajat Kapoor — 3 films together →
Divya Dutta
Divya DuttaActor
3rd time
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Gurdas MaanActor
Divya Dutta × Gurdas Maan — 3 films together →
Divya Dutta
Divya DuttaActor
2nd time
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Rajit KapoorActor
Divya Dutta × Rajit Kapoor — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Khoon Ki Pukaar' but was changed to 'Zindagi Khoobsoorat Hai' before release.
  • It was a rare Bollywood film shot almost entirely in the scenic valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India.
  • Actor Gurdas Maan, known as a Punjabi folk singer, played a serious dramatic role as the lead character Murad Hussein.
  • The movie was a box office failure and received mixed reviews from critics upon its release.
  • Director Manoj Punj was more famous for directing Punjabi films and this was one of his few Hindi ventures.
  • The plot is loosely inspired by real-life family feuds and honor killings reported in certain rural regions.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Uttam Singh, included a popular qawwali song 'Allah Hu' sung by Sukhwinder Singh.

Frequently Asked Questions