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Hafta Vasuli(1998)

4.7/10
Hindi•114 mins•theatrical•

Hafta Vasuli is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed and produced by Deepak Balraj Vij. The cast includes Jackie Shroff, Aditya Pancholi, Ayub Khan, Madhoo, and Saadhika Randhawa. The story revolves around a corrupt MLA named Lotiram Khabadia who loses an election to an eunuch named Chayavati. Humiliated and abandoned, Lotiram teams up with a former municipal employee, Yeshwant Pandey, to testify against a powerful gangster, Tamancha Bihari. The film explores themes of justice, revenge, and redemption. It was released on 30 January 1998 and received mixed reviews. The runtime is 114 minutes.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV, Watcho, YouTube
Theatrical Release
1 January 1998
Director
Deepak Balraj Vij
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 54m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Yeshwant Pandey, an honest former municipal employee, decides to testify against the ruthless gangster Tamancha Bihari. But Tamancha will do anything to stop him. With help from a brave police officer and a humiliated politician, Yeshwant fights for justice in a city ruled by fear.

“Truth will always win.”

Film Details

4.7Rating
114Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleHafta Vasuli

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnysuspenseful
Themes
corruptionrevengejusticesurvival
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Jackie Shroff, Actor in Hafta Vasuli
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Aditya Pancholi, Actor in Hafta Vasuli
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Hafta Vasuli

Cast reunions in this film: Jackie Shroff & Aditya Pancholi (4 films together), Jackie Shroff & Deepak Balraj Vij (3 films together), and Aditya Pancholi & Deepak Balraj Vij (3 films together).

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Aditya Pancholi
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Jackie Shroff × Aditya Pancholi — 4 films together →
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Deepak Balraj VijDirector
Jackie Shroff × Deepak Balraj Vij — 3 films together →
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Deepak Balraj VijDirector
Aditya Pancholi × Deepak Balraj Vij — 3 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Hafta Vasuli' refers to the illegal weekly extortion money collected by local goons.
  • It was directed by Sanjay Khanna, who is better known as an assistant director on major films like 'Khalnayak'.
  • Actor Raghubir Yadav, who plays Lotiram, is a National Award winner known for his role in 'Massey Sahib'.
  • The movie features a cameo by real-life eunuch communities to add authenticity to Chayavati's election campaign scenes.
  • It was shot on location in Mumbai's chawls and streets to capture the gritty atmosphere of local politics.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Anand-Milind, known for their work in 90s Bollywood hits like 'Beta'.
  • Despite its political satire, the movie had a limited theatrical release and is now considered a cult video-era film.

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