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Kshatriya(1993)
Hindi180 mins
Kshatriya (1993) is a 180-minute Hindi film directed by J.P. Dutta. Starring J. P. Dutta, Nirmal Jani and Meenakshi Sheshadri. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Kshatriya stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1993.
Director:J.P. Dutta
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- J.P. Dutta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
Two royal families in Rajasthan follow an ancient ritual. Each year, warriors from the families fight a fierce battle. The winner sacrifices a buffalo to bring rain to their lands, and this tradition must continue for generations.
“Two kingdoms. One ancient ritual. A battle for rain.”
Film Details
5.9Rating
180Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivalfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the real Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, adding to its authentic Rajasthani backdrop.
- Sunny Deol and Suniel Shetty performed their own stunts, including the intense hand-to-hand combat scenes.
- The movie was originally planned with different lead actors but underwent significant casting changes before production.
- It was one of the few 90s films to depict the traditional 'Kila' rivalry ritual, based on Rajput customs.
- The soundtrack by Laxmikant-Pyarelal included a rare qawwali by Sudesh Bhosle, not commonly heard in their compositions.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the film underperformed at the box office, affecting its long-term popularity.
- J.P. Dutta insisted on using natural lighting in desert scenes to capture the harsh Rajasthani environment realistically.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kshatriya
Neelima (Raja Jaswant's daughter) (Mirtagarh)-Actor10 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Director-Director6 films →
Actor-Madhu (Jaswant's love interest)5 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Neelima (Raja Jaswant's daughter) (Mirtagarh)-Actor4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Madhu (Jaswant's love interest)3 films →
Neelima (Raja Jaswant's daughter) (Mirtagarh)-Actor2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Maheshwari Devi (Maharaja Bhawani's wife)2 films →
Actor-Madhu (Jaswant's love interest)2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Actor-Maheshwari Devi (Maharaja Bhawani's wife)2 films →