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Mrityudand(1997)
Hindi154 mins
Mrityudand (1997) is a 154-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Jha. Starring Brij Gopal, Mohan Joshi and Ayub Khan. With an audience rating of 5.3/10, Mrityudand stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.
Director:Prakash Jha
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Prakash Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
Ketki marries Vinay, whose life is controlled by a ruthless businessman named Tirpat. In response, Ketki rallies the local women, including her sister-in-law, to stand up against Tirpat and his allies. Together, they form a group to challenge his power and corruption.
“Women unite to take back their power.”
Film Details
5.3Rating
154Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleMrityudand : Death Sentence
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mrityudand' translates to 'Death Sentence' in English, reflecting its themes of justice.
- It was one of Madhuri Dixit's first films where she played a strong, socially conscious lead role.
- Director Prakash Jha is known for political dramas, but this was an early mainstream commercial attempt.
- The movie was shot on location in Bihar, capturing rural settings authentically.
- Shabana Azmi and Om Puri, known for parallel cinema, joined the cast to support its social message.
- It underperformed at the box office initially but later gained a cult following for its feminist themes.
- The story was inspired by real-life women's movements against corruption in rural India.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mrityudand