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Hu Tu Tu(1999)
Hindi172 mins
Hu Tu Tu (1999) is a 172-minute Hindi film directed by Gulzar. Starring Suniel Shetty, Shivaji Satham and Suhasini Mulay. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Hu Tu Tu stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1999.
Director:Gulzar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Gulzar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Panna is the daughter of a politician, Malti, who becomes chief minister after having her rival killed. Panna is kidnapped by revolutionaries who reveal her mother's political crimes. She must choose between loyalty to her mother or joining the revolution.
“A daughter discovers her mother's dark political secrets.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
172Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Hu Tu Tu' refers to the traditional Indian game of kabaddi, used as a metaphor for political maneuvering.
- Gulzar wrote the film's script in the 1970s but it took over two decades to get made due to its bold political themes.
- This was the first and only film where veteran actress Shabana Azmi and her real-life brother, actor Babban Azmi, shared screen space.
- The movie features a cameo by lyricist and director Gulzar himself in a brief scene as a party guest.
- Despite its star cast, the film was a commercial failure, partly due to its complex narrative and release timing.
- The soundtrack, composed by Vishal Bhardwaj, includes a rare qawwali sung by Asha Bhosle and Shankar Mahadevan.
- Sunil Shetty performed his own stunts for the action sequences, including a dramatic chase scene on foot through crowded streets.