Putlibai(1999)
Putlibai is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language action drama thriller film directed by Yash Chouhan. The cast includes Hitesh, Shivangi, Raza Murad, Raj Kiran, and Goga Kapoor. The story follows Hitesh, who returns to his village to find his parents murdered and his sister kidnapped by a ruthless dacoit gang. He discovers that the gang leader is a former family friend who betrayed them for land. With the help of a village girl named Shivangi, Hitesh uses a mysterious doll called Putlibai to uncover the truth and seek revenge. The film is notable for its intense action sequences and themes of betrayal and justice. It was released on April 2, 1999, in India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1999
- Director
- Yash Chouhan
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
Hitesh returns to his village after years away. He finds his home destroyed and his family dead. A cruel dacoit leader is responsible. Hitesh must uncover the secret of a doll called Putlibai to find the killer and save his kidnapped sister.
“The doll that holds the truth.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the Chambal region, known for its real-life dacoits.
- It was one of the few films of its time to have a female dacoit as the central character.
- The director, Yash Chauhan, was primarily known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema.
- The movie's release coincided with a period when dacoit-themed films were declining in popularity.
- Some local actors from the region were reportedly cast to add authenticity.
- The film is not widely available on mainstream streaming platforms today.
- It explored themes of gender and power within the traditional dacoit genre.