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Refugee(2000)

4.7/10
Hindi199 mins

Refugee (2000) is a 199-minute Hindi film directed by J. P. Dutta. Starring Padmini Kapila, Reena Roy and Basheer Ali. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Refugee stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2000.

Director:J. P. Dutta
Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 2000
Director
J. P. Dutta
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h 19m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A man helps people illegally cross the border between India and Pakistan through a harsh desert region. The story is inspired by a tale of love across the salt desert.

A border smuggler finds love in a land of no names.

Film Details

4.7Rating
199Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleRefugee

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalidentityfamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was the debut for both Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor, launching two major Bollywood careers.
  • It was the first Hindi film to be shot entirely in the actual Rann of Kutch, known for its harsh, salt-desert terrain.
  • The lead characters are never named in the film, referred to only as 'Refugee' and 'Naaz'.
  • The film's iconic song 'Panchhi Nadiya' was originally recorded by singer Sonu Nigam in a single take.
  • Director J.P. Dutta is known for war films, and this was his first major romantic drama.
  • The film's climax involved complex logistics to film a storm sequence in the remote desert location.
  • Despite mixed initial reviews, the film's music by Anu Malik became a huge commercial success.

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