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Papi Gudia(1996)
Hindi130 mins
Papi Gudia (1996) is a 130-minute Hindi film directed by Lawrence D'Souza. Starring Mohan Joshi, Manmauji and Subbiraj. With an audience rating of 3.5/10, Papi Gudia stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.
Director:Lawrence D'Souza
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Lawrence D'Souza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
A black magic expert transfers his soul into a doll before he dies. The doll ends up with a young boy and must find a new human body before it's trapped forever.
“A doll with a deadly soul seeks a new body.”
Film Details
3.5Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title was changed from 'Dolly' to 'Papi Gudia' after a legal dispute with the makers of the 1992 film 'Dolly Ki Doli'.
- It was one of the earliest Bollywood attempts to adapt the 'killer doll' horror subgenre popular in Western cinema.
- The film's release faced controversy and protests from some groups who felt its content was inappropriate.
- Despite being a horror film, it featured several musical numbers typical of 1990s Hindi cinema.
- The doll used in the film was specially created by the production's art department, not imported.
- Director Lawrence D'Souza was primarily known for family dramas and romantic films, making this a genre departure.
- The movie is noted for its distinctive background score and sound effects used to heighten the horror elements.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Papi Gudia
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