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Sadak(1991)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Sadak
Director-Salim Bhai13 films →
Director-Actor12 films →
Director-Producer11 films →
Actor-Salim Bhai10 films →
Director-Roopa8 films →
Gullu-Salim Bhai6 films →
Salim Bhai-Actor6 films →
Actor-Producer5 films →
Director-Gullu5 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
Roopa-Salim Bhai5 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Salim Bhai-Producer4 films →
Actor-Gullu3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Actor-Salim Bhai3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Gullu-Actor2 films →




