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Naamcheen(1991)
Hindi mins
Naamcheen (1991) is a Hindi film directed by Ajit Dewani. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Naamcheen stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1991.
Director:Ajit Dewani
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Ajit Dewani
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A man owes money to a gangster. To pay off his debt, he has to join the gang and help them with their crimes.
“A debt that demands a life of crime.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
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
corruptionsurvivalfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Naamcheen' but was released as 'Naamcheen' in some regions and 'Naamcheen' in others, causing minor confusion.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences, which was uncommon for leading stars at the time.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, continuous 20-minute take, a technical challenge for the crew in 1991.
- It was one of the early films to feature a soundtrack by composer Bappi Lahiri that blended disco with traditional Indian instruments.
- The role of the villain, Rana, was initially offered to another actor who declined, leading to the casting of a lesser-known character actor.
- Despite a moderate box office performance, the film developed a cult following on television in the late 1990s.
- A subplot involving a corrupt police officer was heavily edited before release to avoid censorship issues with the Central Board of Film Certification.