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Bandish(1996)

6.5/10
Hindi141 mins

Bandish (1996) is a 141-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Jha. Starring Kader Khan, Shilpa Shirodkar and Rajan Kinagi. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Bandish stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.

Director:Prakash Jha
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
Prakash Jha
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 21m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Two twin brothers were separated at birth. One grows up as a simple village boy, while the other becomes a feared criminal in the city. Their lives collide when they finally meet as adults.

Two brothers. One secret. A dangerous reunion.

Film Details

6.5Rating
141Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in real locations in Bihar, including Patna and rural villages, to capture authentic settings.
  • It was one of the few Hindi films in the 1990s to explore the theme of identical twins separated by contrasting worlds.
  • The movie's title 'Bandish' means 'restriction' or 'bondage' in Hindi, hinting at the characters' trapped lives.
  • Prakash Jha, known for hard-hitting social dramas, tried blending romance with thriller elements in this film.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a popular song 'Pyar Ka Bandhan' sung by Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik.
  • Despite its star cast, the film had a limited theatrical release and did not perform well commercially.
  • Some scenes were inspired by real-life stories of crime and identity in rural-urban divide of Bihar.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Bandish

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