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Loafer(1996)

5.8/10
Hindi160 mins

Loafer (1996) is a 160-minute Hindi film directed by David Dhawan. Starring Upasna Singh, Shakti Kapoor and Mukesh Rishi. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Loafer stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.

Director:David Dhawan
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1996
Director
David Dhawan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A man who often gets into trouble is falsely accused of killing a criminal. With his own family turning against him, he must clear his name all on his own.

Framed for murder, he fights to clear his name.

Film Details

5.8Rating
160Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Loafer' was a popular slang in the 90s for a carefree, unemployed young man.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a negative role as the main villain.
  • A popular song from the film, 'Mujhe Peene Ka Shock Nahin', was picturised on Shakti Kapoor, not the lead actor.
  • The movie marked the Hindi film debut of South Indian actress Juhi Chawla's sister, Ruchi Chawla, in a supporting role.
  • Director David Dhawan and actor Mithun Chakraborty had previously collaborated on hit films like 'Dance Dance' and 'Guru'.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Anand-Milind, included a recreated version of their own earlier Telugu film song.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film was a moderate commercial success, especially in single-screen theatres.

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