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Farishtay(1991)

5.6/10
Hindi mins

Farishtay (1991) is a Hindi film directed by Anil Sharma. Starring Rajinikanth, Swapna and Amrit Pal. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Farishtay stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1991.

Director:Anil Sharma
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1991
Director
Anil Sharma
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A woman marries a man she loves, but her brothers work for his killer. After her husband is murdered, she discovers her brothers' shocking connection to the crime.

A sister discovers her brothers serve her husband's killer.

Film Details

5.6Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Farishtay' but was later released in some regions as 'Farishte'.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Dharmendra played a negative role as Jaichand.
  • The movie marked the debut of actress Meenakshi Sheshadri in a dual role, playing both Gayetri and another character.
  • Director Anil Sharma shot major action sequences in Rajasthan to capture a rugged, historical feel.
  • The film's music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included a hit qawwali sung by Amit Kumar.
  • Despite a star cast, it underperformed at the box office amid competition from other 1991 releases.
  • Some scenes were inspired by classic revenge dramas of 1970s Hindi cinema, blending family conflict with action.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Farishtay

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