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Dhartiputra(1993)
Hindi168 minstheatrical
Dhartiputra (1993) is a 168-minute Hindi film directed by Iqbal Durrani. The film features Jaya Prada, Shahbaz Khan and Sujata Mehta. With a rating of 4.4/10 from 1993.
Director:Iqbal Durrani
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Plex, YouTube, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Iqbal Durrani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A man tries to assault a woman, but her husband intervenes and she gets away. The attacker kills the husband. The woman then promises to get revenge for her husband's murder.
“A widow's vow for justice.”
Film Details
4.4Rating
168Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDhartiputra
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhartiputra
Cast reunions in this film: Danny Denzongpa & Rishi Kapoor (4 films together), Danny Denzongpa & Mac Mohan (4 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Shahbaz Khan (3 films together), Rishi Kapoor & Mac Mohan (3 films together), Jayapradha & Danny Denzongpa (2 films together), and Danny Denzongpa & Shahbaz Khan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dharti Putra' but is often listed without the space.
- It was one of the few early 90s films where actor Naseeruddin Shah played a supporting, non-villainous role.
- Director Iqbal Durrani was better known as a writer for films like 'Coolie' and 'Mard'.
- The movie's release coincided with a wave of action dramas inspired by the success of 'Sholay'.
- The soundtrack, by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, did not produce any major hit songs.
- It featured actress Madhuri Dixit in a special appearance, capitalizing on her rising fame.
- The plot's revenge theme was common, but the female-led vengeance was less typical for its time.




