Darmiyaan(1997)
Hindi128 mins
Darmiyaan (1997) is a 128-minute Hindi film directed by Kalpana Lajmi. Starring Sayaji Shinde, Arif Zakaria and Urmi Juvekar. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Darmiyaan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.
Director:Kalpana Lajmi
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Kalpana Lajmi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A eunuch named Immi grows up with his mother, Zeenat, who pretends he is her brother. After a bitter breakup, Zeenat spirals into revenge and addiction, pushing away her film career. Immi ultimately steps in to rescue her from ruin.
“A mother's shame, a son's love, and a life in between.”
Film Details
4.4Rating
128Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDarmiyaan: In Between
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
identityfamilyrevengecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Maa' but was changed to 'Darmiyaan' before release.
- It was one of the few mainstream Hindi films of its time to center on a eunuch character's life and family.
- Director Kalpana Lajmi was known for socially conscious films and was the niece of painter and filmmaker Bhupen Khakhar.
- The movie features veteran actor Shabana Azmi, but it did not achieve major commercial success upon release.
- The story spans several decades, reflecting changes in the Indian film industry and societal attitudes.
- It includes themes of motherhood and identity that were uncommon in Bollywood dramas of the 1990s.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Bhupen Hazarika, a renowned musician from Assam.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Darmiyaan
Cinematographer-Actor2 films →