Zindagi Zindabad(2000)
Zindagi Zindabad is a 2000 Hindi drama film directed by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar. The cast includes Mita Vashisht, Milind Gunaji, and Uttara Baokar. The story follows three interconnected characters: a Naval officer who contracts HIV from a blood transfusion, a slum dweller with AIDS, and a doctor who traces the tainted blood to a corrupt blood-bank manager. The film critiques systemic corruption in healthcare and the stigma faced by HIV patients. It received positive reviews for its bold subject matter and emotional storytelling. The film has an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. It was released in India in 2000 and runs for 140 minutes.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2000
- Director
- Sumitra Bhave
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A Naval officer gets HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion. A poor slum dweller also gets AIDS from selling his blood. A brave doctor discovers both infections came from the same corrupt blood bank. She must expose the greedy owner before more people die.
“Life is worth fighting for.”