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Karz Chukana Hai(1991)
Hindi165 mins
Karz Chukana Hai (1991) is a 165-minute Hindi film directed by Vimal Kumar. Starring Kader Khan, Gulshan Grover and Dinesh Hingoo. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Karz Chukana Hai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1991.
Director:Vimal Kumar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Vimal Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Atmaram is an arrogant alcoholic who loses his job because of his attitude. He becomes dependent on his sons to support his family. After a personal tragedy leaves him alone, he tries to make amends, but his family is suspicious he might just be fooling them again.
“A broken man seeks redemption. Will his family trust him again?”
Film Details
5.5Rating
165Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleKarz Chukana Hai
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyredemptionidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Karz Chukana Hai' translates to 'The Debt Must Be Repaid', reflecting the main character's journey of atonement.
- Director Vimal Kumar was primarily known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema, making this a rare Hindi-language film in his career.
- Actor Raza Murad, who played the strict employer Seth Usman, was often typecast as a villain or authority figure in 1990s Bollywood.
- The film was released during a period when family dramas about redemption were popular, but it did not become a major box office success.
- Music director Bappi Lahiri composed the soundtrack, which included a mix of dramatic and emotional songs typical of the era.
- Lead actor Satish Shah, known for comic roles, played a serious character here, showcasing his versatility.
- The movie's plot shares similarities with the 1989 Telugu film 'Prajaswamyam', though it is not an official remake.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Karz Chukana Hai
Seth Usman-Atmaram77 films →
Gulu-Seth Usman44 films →
Actor-Atmaram30 films →
Seth Usman-Actor26 films →
Gulu-Atmaram25 films →
Gulu-Actor21 films →
Atmaram-Ramnath21 films →
Atmaram-Hasteyram Hingoo16 films →
Seth Usman-Ramnath14 films →
Gulu-Hasteyram Hingoo13 films →
Seth Usman-Hasteyram Hingoo13 films →
Gulu-Vijay's Company Boss11 films →
Actor-Hasteyram Hingoo11 films →
Actor-Gulu10 films →
Atmaram-Sapna8 films →
Actor-Seth Usman7 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Actor-Atmaram7 films →
Seth Usman-Vijay's Company Boss7 films →