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Naaraaz(1994)

3.7/10
Hindi125 mins

Naaraaz (1994) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Avtar Gill, Mushtaq Khan and Gulshan Grover. With an audience rating of 3.7/10, Naaraaz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1994.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1994
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe Rating
3.7/10

Storyline

A wealthy writer becomes friends with a poor, angry boy from the slums. Years later, the writer falls in love with a woman, while his childhood friend remains stuck in poverty.

From slums to mansions, a friendship tested by love and fate.

Film Details

3.7Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1994
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleनाराज़

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
revengecorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 1992 Hollywood movie 'The Power of One', which also explores friendship across social divides.
  • Mithun Chakraborty's character was originally written as a supporting role but was expanded due to his popularity.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Anu Malik, includes the hit song 'Mujhe Teri Mohabbat Ka' sung by Kumar Sanu.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Atul Agnihotri played a negative role early in his career.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in Mauritius, which was an uncommon location for Hindi films at the time.
  • The film's release faced competition from several big-budget movies, affecting its initial box office performance.
  • Director Mahesh Bhatt often drew from personal emotional conflicts in his films, and this movie reflects themes of betrayal and loyalty.

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