Hey Ram(2000)
Hey Ram is a 2000 Indian historical crime drama film written, directed, and produced by Kamal Haasan. The film stars Kamal Haasan in the lead role, with Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Hema Malini in supporting roles. Set against the backdrop of the 1946 Direct Action Day riots and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the story follows Saketh Ram, an archaeologist whose wife is brutally murdered during the riots. His grief turns into a desire for revenge, leading him to plan Gandhi's assassination. The film is noted for its non-linear narrative, switching between 1946 and 1999. It received critical acclaim for its bold subject, performances, and technical craft. The film was released in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously on February 18, 2000.
Hey Ram is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar since 18 August 2000.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 18 August 2000
- Theatrical Release
- 18 February 2000
- Director
- Kamal Haasan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 6m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Saketh Ram is a gentle archaeologist living in Calcutta with his wife Aparna. When she is raped and killed during the 1946 riots, his world shatters. Consumed by hate, he decides to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi, blaming him for the violence. But his best friend, a Muslim, and a new love try to pull him back from the edge of darkness.
“Hate destroyed him. Forgiveness saved him.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Hey Ram
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Rani Mukerji (10 films together), Rani Mukerji & Om Puri (5 films together), Kamal Haasan & Shruti Haasan (4 films together), Shahrukh Khan & Om Puri (4 films together), Rani Mukerji & Hema Malini (4 films together), and Girish Karnad & Om Puri (4 films together).
Trivia
- Released February 18, 2000, directed by Kamal Haasan
- Achieved critical recognition for its unflinching examination of communal violence
- Featured Kamal Haasan in a powerful performance
- Won National Awards recognizing its thematic depth
- Demonstrated Indian cinema's capacity for complex historical-political narratives