Current(1992)
'Current' is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by K. Hariharan in his Hindi cinema debut. The film stars Om Puri and Deepti Naval in lead roles. It was produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The story follows a poor farmer in rural India who struggles to get his electricity connection restored after a corrupt official cuts it off. The film exposes the cruelty of bureaucracy and the helplessness of ordinary people. It is based on a short story by Sahitya Akademi winner Ki. Rajanarayanan. The film is noted for its realistic tone, strong performances, and social commentary. It was released in 1992 and is available on YouTube via the EPIC ON channel.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1992
- Director
- K. Hariharan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A poor farmer named Ramu loses his electricity connection due to a corrupt official. He fights the system to get his power back. But the bureaucracy, bribes, and delays push him to the edge. His family suffers as his crops die. Ramu must decide how far he is willing to go for justice.
“When the lights go out, the fight begins”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Current
Cast reunions in this film: Om Puri & Deepti Naval (3 films together), Om Puri & Aanjjan Srivastav (3 films together), Om Puri & Suresh Bhagwat (2 films together), and Om Puri & Shreeram Lagoo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India, a government body that often backed socially relevant cinema.
- It was shot on location in rural Maharashtra to authentically depict the farmer's environment and struggles.
- Director K. Hariharan was primarily known for his work in parallel cinema and had co-founded the film institute FTII's alumni association.
- The movie's title 'Current' refers both to electricity and the ongoing, relentless nature of the protagonist's battle with corruption.
- Unlike many mainstream Hindi films of the early 90s, it features no song sequences, focusing entirely on its dramatic narrative.
- The film is sometimes noted for its realistic portrayal of bureaucratic hurdles faced by common people in India.
- It received limited theatrical release, typical of many NFDC-supported films that prioritized critical acclaim over commercial success.