
Pukar(2000)
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.
Director:Rajkumar Santoshi
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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
Actor-Actor16 films →
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 →
Abhrush-Actor5 films →
Abhrush-Major General5 films →
Original Music Composer-Mr. Rajvansh4 films →
Original Music Composer-Actor4 films →
Abhrush-Colonel Hussein4 films →
Abhrush-Gayetri Rajvansh4 films →
Mr. Rajvansh-Colonel Hussein4 films →
Actor-Gayetri Rajvansh4 films →
Actor-Major General4 films →
Cinematographer-Director3 films →
Original Music Composer-Major General3 films →
Abhrush-Director3 films →
Mr. Rajvansh-Major General3 films →










