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Sadak(1991)

6.2/10
Hindi127 mins

Sadak (1991) is a 127-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Javed Khan, Manohar Singh and Neelima Azim. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Sadak stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1991.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1991
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A taxi driver haunted by his past meets a young woman forced into sex work. He decides to help her break free from the brothel. This puts him in direct conflict with its dangerous and powerful owner.

A broken man fights to save a woman's soul.

Film Details

6.2Rating
127Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in a real brothel area in Mumbai, adding to its raw and gritty feel.
  • Pooja Bhatt was only 18 years old when she played the lead role of the young woman trapped in prostitution.
  • The movie was inspired by the Hollywood film 'Taxi Driver', but set in the context of Mumbai's red-light district.
  • Director Mahesh Bhatt wrote the script in just 10 days, drawing from his own emotional state at the time.
  • The character of the brothel madam, Maharani, became an iconic villain in Hindi cinema of the 1990s.
  • The song 'Tumhe Apna Banaane Ki' was originally not part of the film and was added during post-production.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success and developed a strong cult following over the years.

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