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Sanam(1997)
Hindi156 mins
Sanam (1997) is a 156-minute Hindi film directed by Aziz Sejawal. Starring Shakti Kapoor, Vivek Mushran and Gulshan Grover. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Sanam stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.
Director:Aziz Sejawal
Mood:
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Aziz Sejawal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A wealthy young man feels unloved by his parents, who favor his older brother. To prove himself, he joins the army. There, he uncovers a terrorist threat that endangers both his family and the nation.
“A son fights for love, family, and his country.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
156Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sanam Bewafa' but was shortened to 'Sanam' before release.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sanjay Dutt played a military officer before his iconic role in 'LOC: Kargil'.
- The movie's music, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, included a hit song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai' sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
- Director Aziz Sejawal was primarily known for comedy films, making this dramatic romance a shift from his usual style.
- The film's climax involving terrorists was considered a bold plot element for a mainstream romance in the mid-90s.
- Despite starring Sanjay Dutt and Manisha Koirala, the film did not perform well at the box office upon release.
- Some scenes were shot in picturesque locations in Kashmir, which was uncommon due to rising tensions in the region at the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Sanam
Angara-Khan Bahadur77 films →
General-Angara44 films →
General-Khan Bahadur25 films →
Seth Yashpal Anand-Angara24 films →
Seth Yashpal Anand-Khan Bahadur21 films →
Seth Yashpal Anand-General20 films →
Angara-Actor20 films →
General-Actor19 films →
Seth Yashpal Anand-Actor15 films →
Actor-Khan Bahadur9 films →
Actor-General8 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Seth Yashpal Anand-Actor6 films →
Actor-Angara6 films →
Actor-Khan Bahadur4 films →
Actor-Gaurav3 films →
General-Gaurav3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Angara-Director2 films →
Director-Khan Bahadur2 films →