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Mehndi(1998)

5.5/10
Hindi153 mins

Mehndi (1998) is a 153-minute Hindi film directed by Hamid Ali Khan. Starring Javed Khan, Joginder Shelly and Shakti Kapoor. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Mehndi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1998
Director
Hamid Ali Khan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 33m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A bride's price is more than money.

Film Details

5.5Rating
153Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film was initially banned in several Indian states for its bold take on dowry.
  • Director Hamid Ali Khan was a former assistant to veteran filmmaker B.R. Ishara.
  • The movie faced legal challenges that delayed its release by over a year.
  • It was shot on a very low budget, primarily on real locations in North India.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular qawwali by Sudesh Bhosle.
  • Lead actress Rani Mukerji was only about 20 years old during filming.
  • The film's climax was noted for its intense courtroom drama sequence.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mehndi

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