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Aar Ya Paar(1997)
Hindi mins
Aar Ya Paar (1997) is a Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Paresh Rawal, Manoj Pahwa and Harish Patel. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Aar Ya Paar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.
Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
“A penniless playboy's life takes a dangerous turn.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleआर या पार
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionidentitysurvivallove
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aar Ya Paar' translates to 'Win or Lose' in English, reflecting its high-stakes thriller plot.
- This was one of the few films where Jackie Shroff played an alcoholic character struggling with personal demons.
- Director Ketan Mehta is better known for historical and social dramas, making this a rare foray into the thriller genre.
- The movie featured a special appearance by veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar in a supporting role.
- It was shot extensively in Mumbai, capturing the city's nightlife and urban atmosphere of the late 1990s.
- The film's music was composed by Anand-Milind, known for their work in many popular Bollywood films of the era.
- Despite its thriller genre, the movie performed poorly at the box office and is not widely remembered today.