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Sanam(1997)

3.2/10
Hindi152 mins

Sanam (1997) is a 152-minute Hindi film directed by Aziz Sejawal. Starring Shakti Kapoor, Vivek Mushran and Gulshan Grover. With an audience rating of 3.2/10, Sanam stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.

Director:Aziz Sejawal
Mood:
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1997
Director
Aziz Sejawal
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 32m
GudVibe Rating
3.2/10

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

3.2Rating
152Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleSanam

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

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Cast & Crew

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.

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