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Angaara(1996)
Hindi127 mins
Angaara (1996) is a 127-minute Hindi film directed by Anil Ganguly. Starring Goga Kapoor, Suresh Chatwal and Mohan Joshi. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Angaara stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.
Director:Anil Ganguly
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Anil Ganguly
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Sagar secretly steals from a local businessman and a liquor supplier. He does this to support his mother and siblings after their father left them. His family has no idea about his criminal activities.
“A family man hides a dangerous double life.”
Film Details
4.6Rating
127Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Angaara' translates to 'ember' in English, symbolizing the smoldering conflict within the protagonist.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who plays Sagar, was known for his dancing skills but performed many serious action scenes in this role.
- Director Anil Ganguly was better known for family dramas and romantic films, making this action-crime venture a slight departure.
- The movie features veteran actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar in a key role, known for his iconic villainous characters in the 90s.
- The soundtrack was composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was famous for disco music but created a more dramatic score for this film.
- The film's plot involving disguises and theft from local criminals reflects a common theme of vigilante justice in 90s Hindi cinema.
- Despite its action genre, the film heavily emphasizes the family drama elements, particularly the son's relationship with his mother.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Angaara