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Bandish(1996)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Kader KhanActor
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Guddi MarutiActor
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Paresh RawalActor
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Shilpa ShirodkarActor
→#5
Juhi ChawlaActor
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Prakash JhaDirector
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Rajan KinagiCrew
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Juhi Chawla MehtaActor
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#10M
Milind ChitragupthMusic
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Jackie ShroffActor
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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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Ram Ghulam / Kishan-Actor10 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
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Ram Ghulam / Kishan-Actor6 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Ram Ghulam / Kishan-Actor3 films →
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