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Wajood(1998)
Hindi145 mins
Wajood (1998) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by N. Chandra. Starring Parikshat Sahni, Jagdeep and Johny Lever. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Wajood stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1998.
Director:N. Chandra
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- N. Chandra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Malhar comes from a poor family and is a talented drama student, but his father never praises him. In college, he meets and falls for a wealthy girl named Apoorva. When she wins an award and thanks him on stage, he mistakenly believes she loves him too.
“Love blinded him to the truth.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleWajood
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Wajood' translates to 'existence' in English, reflecting the protagonist's struggle for identity and recognition.
- Director N. Chandra originally planned to cast a different actor for the lead role but chose Nana Patekar for his intense acting style.
- Madhuri Dixit's character Apoorva was written as a wealthy, educated woman, a contrast to many of her previous roles in the 1990s.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a song 'Tumhe Apna Banaane Ki' that did not become as popular as their other hits.
- Wajood was a box office disappointment, failing to recover its production costs despite starring major stars.
- Some scenes were shot in college campuses to authentically depict the drama competition setting central to the plot.
- The film's release coincided with a busy year for Bollywood, facing competition from bigger commercial successes.
