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Khoobsurat(1999)

5.0/10
Hindi148 mins

Khoobsurat (1999) is a 148-minute Hindi film directed by Sanjay Chhel. Starring Aanjjan Srivastav, Paresh Rawal and Ashok Saraf. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, Khoobsurat stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1999.

Director:Sanjay Chhel
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Apple TV
Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Sanjay Chhel
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

Sanju owes money to a dangerous man. He pretends to be part of a rich family to steal from them and pay off his debt. However, his plan gets complicated when he doesn't expect it.

A con man's perfect plan meets an unexpected twist.

Film Details

5.0Rating
148Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleKhoobsurat

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title song 'Khoobsurat' was originally composed for the 1995 film 'Milan', but was not used.
  • Director Sanjay Chhel was primarily known as a dialogue writer; this was his directorial debut.
  • Actor Sanjay Dutt performed his own stunts for the action sequences, including a fight on a moving train.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1992 Hollywood film 'The Distinguished Gentleman' starring Eddie Murphy.
  • Despite a star cast, the film was not a major box office success upon its initial release.
  • A key comedy scene involves a character pretending to be a mute, a trope common in 1990s Hindi comedies.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Jatin-Lalit, includes a rare playback song sung by actor Sanjay Dutt himself.

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