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Shool(1999)

7.1/10
Hindi142 mins

Shool (1999) is a 142-minute Hindi film directed by Eeshwar Nivas. Starring Hari Nair, Ganesh Yadav and Manoj Bajpayee. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Shool stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1999.

Director:Eeshwar Nivas
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Eeshwar Nivas
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A police inspector moves to a new town with his family. His honesty and hard work put him at odds with his boss and the other officers on the force.

An honest cop. A town full of corruption.

Film Details

7.1Rating
142Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Shool' means 'thorn' in Hindi, symbolizing the constant trouble faced by the honest protagonist.
  • Director Eeshwar Nivas is the brother of acclaimed filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who produced the movie.
  • Actor Sayaji Shinde made his Hindi film debut with this movie, playing a corrupt politician.
  • The film is loosely inspired by the real-life challenges faced by honest police officers in Bihar during the 1990s.
  • It features a cameo by actor Manoj Bajpayee, who was already famous for 'Satya' and worked frequently with the director.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Bihar to capture the authentic local atmosphere and dialect.
  • Despite critical acclaim, it had a modest box office performance but later gained a cult following.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Shool

Actor-Inspector Samar Pratap Singh29 films
Screenplay-Violent Coolie12 films
Lallan Singh-Violent Coolie7 films
Screenplay-Inspector Samar Pratap Singh5 films
Screenplay-Inspector Hussain4 films
Item Girl-Violent Coolie3 films
Waiter-Inspector Samar Pratap Singh3 films
Inspector Hussain-Violent Coolie2 films
Violent Coolie-Inspector Samar Pratap Singh2 films

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