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Pukar(2000)

6.6/10
Hindi165 mins

Pukar (2000) is a 165-minute Hindi film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Starring Danny Denzongpa, Sudhir Joshi and Om Puri. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Pukar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2000.

Mood:
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2000
Director
Rajkumar Santoshi
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A soldier rescues a politician from a terrorist. The terrorist then teams up with the soldier's childhood friend to try and destroy his life.

A hero's best friend becomes his worst enemy.

Film Details

6.6Rating
165Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asपुकार

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionfriendshipidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot at the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, which is one of India's largest forts.
  • Anil Kapoor performed many of his own stunts, including a risky scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
  • Madhuri Dixit's character was originally written as a more traditional role but was changed to be stronger and more independent.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes a song, 'Kay Sera Sera,' that is a playful remake of the classic 'Que Sera, Sera.'
  • Director Rajkumar Santoshi took inspiration from real-life political hostage situations for the terrorist plot.
  • Pukar was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 2001 Academy Awards.
  • The film marked the first collaboration between Anil Kapoor and Namrata Shirodkar, who played his love interest.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pukar

Colonel Hussein-Major General11 films
Cinematographer-Original Music Composer8 films
Colonel Hussein-Gayetri Rajvansh6 films
Actor-Gayetri Rajvansh6 films
Gayetri Rajvansh-Major General6 films
Original Music Composer-Colonel Hussein5 films
Original Music Composer-Mr. Rajvansh4 films
Original Music Composer-Actor4 films
Abhrush-Colonel Hussein4 films
Mr. Rajvansh-Colonel Hussein4 films
Original Music Composer-Major General3 films

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