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Grahan(2001)

5.2/10
Hindi•140 mins•theatrical•

Grahan is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Shashilal K. Nair. The film stars Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, and Raghuvaran in lead roles. The story follows Parvati, a dance teacher who is raped by the Chief Minister's son, and her struggle for justice in a corrupt system. Jaggan, a lawyer, initially defends the rapist but later switches sides to fight for Parvati. The film explores themes of power, victim-blaming, and redemption. It received negative reviews from critics, who called it weak and poorly scripted. The soundtrack, composed by Karthik Raja, won the Filmfare RD Burman Award for New Music Talent. The film was released on 16 February 2001.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2001
Director
Shashilal K. Nair
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
Rating
5.2/10

Storyline

Parvati is a dance teacher who is raped by the Chief Minister's son. She files a case, but the powerful family uses their influence to get him acquitted. A lawyer named Jaggan learns the truth and decides to fight for her, risking his career and his relationship.

“When power meets truth.”

Film Details

5.2Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleGrahan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Jackie Shroff, Actor in Grahan
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Manisha Koirala, Actor in Grahan
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Anupama VermaActor
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Shashilal K. NairDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Grahan

Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Manisha Koirala (12 films together), Jackie Shroff & Shashilal K. Nair (3 films together), and Jackie Shroff & Anupama Verma (2 films together).

Jackie Shroff
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Manisha Koirala
Manisha KoiralaActor
Jackie Shroff × Manisha Koirala — 12 films together →
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Shashilal K. NairDirector
Jackie Shroff × Shashilal K. Nair — 3 films together →
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Anupama VermaActor
Jackie Shroff × Anupama Verma — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Grahan' means eclipse, symbolising the dark shadow cast over the family.
  • Director Shashilal K. Nair also co-wrote the story, which was inspired by real-life political scandals in India.
  • Actor Kay Kay Menon, who plays the son, was praised for his intense performance in an early major film role.
  • The movie's release faced some controversy for its bold depiction of a politician's family scandal.
  • It features a soundtrack by composer Anand Raj Anand, including a popular song 'Chori Chori'.
  • The film was shot extensively in Mumbai, using real bungalows to depict the wealthy family's home.
  • Despite its serious theme, the film underperformed at the box office upon its release.

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