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Dahek(1999)
Hindi155 mins
Dahek (1999) is a 155-minute Hindi film directed by Lateef Binny. Starring Dalip Tahil, Lateef Binni and Achyut Potdar. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Dahek stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1999.
Director:Lateef Binny
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Lateef Binny
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.1/10
Storyline
A young woman named Monalisa lives in Mumbai with her mother and her father, who uses a wheelchair. Since she was a child, she and her mother have faced many struggles. The story follows their difficult life and the challenges they endure.
“A love that defies all odds.”
Film Details
5.1Rating
155Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDahek A Burning Passion
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilysurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Akshaye KhannaActor
→#2Sonali BendreActor
→#3Danny DenzongpaActor
→#4A
Ahmed KhanActor
→#5Dalip TahilActor
→#6L
Lateef BinnyDirector
→#7
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Lateef BinniDirector
→#8
#9A
Achyut PotdarActor
→A
Anang DesaiActor
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dahek: Ek Aag' before its release as 'Dahek: A Burning Passion'.
- It was one of the few Hindi films of the late 1990s to feature a Bengali-speaking protagonist in a Mumbai setting.
- Director Lateef Binni was primarily known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema before making this Hindi romantic drama.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai' sung by Kumar Sanu.
- Actress Monalisa, who played the lead, shares her screen name with her character's name in the film.
- The film performed poorly at the box office, contributing to its relative obscurity despite its star cast.
- It featured veteran actor Alok Nath in a supporting role, during his peak as the 'ideal father figure' in Hindi cinema.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Dahek
Actor-Wedding guest5 films →
Mrs. Javed Bahkshi-Wedding guest5 films →
Actor-Bhushan Roshan4 films →
Actor-Wedding guest3 films →
Bhushan Roshan-Mrs. Javed Bahkshi3 films →
Bhushan Roshan-Wedding guest3 films →
Actor-Mrs. Javed Bahkshi2 films →
Actor-Bhushan Roshan2 films →
Bhushan Roshan-Mrs. Roshan2 films →