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Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate(1998)

6.0/10
Hindi145 mins

Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate (1998) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Starring Sajid Khan, Harish Patel and Anang Desai. With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1998
Director
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

A strict retired police officer expects his family to follow his traditional values. His daughter is afraid to tell him about the man she loves, so she comes up with a funny plan to get her father's approval. The situation leads to a lot of hilarious mix-ups.

A strict father. A clever daughter. A hilarious plan for love.

Film Details

6.0Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleJhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentitycorruption
Tonewhimsical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title is inspired by a popular Hindi proverb about lying and its consequences.
  • It was one of the few films directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in the 1990s, later in his career.
  • Anupam Kher and Anil Kapoor had previously worked together in several successful films before this.
  • The movie did not perform well at the box office compared to the director's earlier classics.
  • The story revolves around a family's values, a common theme in Mukherjee's filmography.
  • Some scenes were shot in a traditional Mumbai bungalow to depict the family's orthodox setting.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a mix of romantic and playful songs.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate

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