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Gair(1999)

4.7/10
Hindi142 mins

Gair (1999) is a 142-minute Hindi film directed by Ashok Gaikwad. Starring Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal and Ajinkya Deo. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Gair stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1999.

Director:Ashok Gaikwad
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Ashok Gaikwad
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A baby is left at a temple and adopted by a wealthy man. He grows up to be rich and successful himself. His success makes many people around him jealous and hateful.

An orphan's rise sparks a storm of envy.

Film Details

4.7Rating
142Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleGair

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Gair' means 'stranger' or 'outsider' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's orphaned origins.
  • Actor Mithun Chakraborty, known for disco hits, performed his own action stunts in several high-risk scenes.
  • The movie was shot in picturesque locations in Ooty and Coorg, which were unusual for action films of that era.
  • It was one of the few 1990s Bollywood films to feature a villain motivated purely by professional envy rather than romance or revenge.
  • The soundtrack by Anand-Milind included a song that reused a popular tune from their earlier film 'Jaanam' (1992).
  • Despite its action genre, the film's climax centers on a dramatic courtroom revelation about the hero's parentage.
  • The child actor who played the young protagonist was the son of a well-known film studio manager, getting his first break.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Gair

Frequently Asked Questions