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Ghulam(1998)
Hindi162 mins
Ghulam (1998) is a 162-minute Hindi film directed by Vikram Bhatt. Starring Dalip Tahil, Ashutosh Rana and Deepak Tijori. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Ghulam stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.
Director:Vikram Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Vikram Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Sidharth is a street-smart boxer in Mumbai. His older brother works for a local gangster who terrorizes their neighborhood. When a social worker's idealism inspires Sidharth, a tragic event pushes him to confront the gangster and free his community.
“A hero rises to break the chains of his own neighborhood.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
162Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleग़ुलाम
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ghulam' was changed from its original name 'Aatish' during production.
- Aamir Khan performed his own stunts for the boxing scenes without using a body double.
- The song 'Aati Kya Khandala' was recorded in a single take by Aamir Khan, who was not a trained singer.
- Director Vikram Bhatt shot the film's climax in a real Mumbai chawl to add authenticity.
- The character Sidharth's backstory involving his father was inspired by classic Hindi films about moral conflict.
- Rani Mukerji made a special appearance in the song 'Aati Kya Khandala', which boosted her early career visibility.
- The film's script was partially influenced by the 1954 Hollywood movie 'On the Waterfront' starring Marlon Brando.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ghulam
