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Shapath (1997 film)(1997)
Hindi mins
Shapath (1997 film) (1997) is a Hindi film directed by Rajiv Babbar. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Shapath (1997 film) stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1997.
Director:Rajiv Babbar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Rajiv Babbar
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Inspector Kishan lives a simple life in Mumbai with his brother Rahul. The city is controlled by corrupt politicians and gangsters. When Kishan tries to arrest a powerful gangster and Rahul witnesses a murder, Rahul is killed.
“A brother's quest for justice ignites a city's war.”
Film Details
4.4Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1997
Original TitleShapath
Also Known AsShapath
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was produced by actor Raj Babbar, who is the father of director Rajiv Babbar.
- It features veteran actor Prem Chopra in a supporting role as one of the corrupt politicians.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 1980s.
- Shapath was one of several mid-1990s action films that highlighted political corruption in Mumbai.
- Actor Mukul Dev, who played Rahul, was early in his career and later became known for character roles.
- The film's release coincided with a period of heightened popularity for vigilante-themed Bollywood movies.
- Some action sequences were filmed in Mumbai's then-prominent industrial areas to depict gritty urban settings.