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Rakshak(1996)
Hindi137 mins
Rakshak (1996) is a 137-minute Hindi film directed by Ashok Honda. Starring Mushtaq Khan, Teja and Anand Chitragupth. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Rakshak stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1996.
Director:Ashok Honda
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Ashok Honda
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
A police officer is tasked with catching a counterfeiter. He gets a major shock when he discovers the criminal is his childhood best friend.
“A childhood friend. A shocking betrayal.”
Film Details
5.2Rating
137Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleRakshak
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Rakshak' means 'protector' in Hindi, reflecting the hero's duty.
- It was one of several mid-90s action films starring Sunil Shetty as a tough police officer.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by actor Paresh Rawal in a supporting role.
- Director Ashok Honda primarily worked on action and thriller genres during this period.
- The plot involving counterfeit currency was a topical issue in Indian crime films of the era.
- The soundtrack included music by composer Anand-Milind, known for their 90s film scores.
- Filming locations included typical urban settings used for many Bollywood action movies of the time.