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Papeeha(1993)
Hindi150 mins
Papeeha (1993) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Sai Paranjape. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Papeeha stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1993.
Director:Sai Paranjape
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1993
- Director
- Sai Paranjape
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A forest ranger and a tribal leader clash over how to protect the land. They fall in love, finding a way to bridge their differences and work together.
“Two hearts, one forest. Can love bridge their worlds?”
Film Details
6.5Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Papeeha' refers to a bird whose call is often used in Indian poetry to symbolize longing.
- Sai Paranjape, known for social themes, chose this film to highlight environmental and tribal rights issues.
- It was shot extensively in the forests of Maharashtra to capture authentic tribal settings and landscapes.
- The music director, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, is the brother of legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar.
- The film did not perform well commercially, partly due to limited release and marketing at the time.
- Actor Mohan Agashe, who plays a key role, was a practicing psychiatrist alongside his acting career.
- Some scenes feature real tribal community members as extras to add cultural authenticity.