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Ghulam(1998)

6.7/10
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 6.7/10, 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
6.7/10

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

6.7Rating
162Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical

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

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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.

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