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Swayam(1991)

6.5/10
Hindi121 mins

Swayam (1991) is a 121-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Javed Khan, Rohini Hattangadi and Sadashiv Amrapurkar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Swayam stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1991.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1991
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A widow decides to live life by her own rules. She shows great strength in making her own choices.

A widow reclaims her life, her way.

Film Details

6.5Rating
121Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the real-life story of a woman named Shobha Kilachand, who fought for her independence in 1980s Bombay.
  • It was one of the earliest films to be shot extensively at the real-life Worli Sea Face in Mumbai.
  • The film's title 'Swayam' translates to 'self' or 'on one's own' in Sanskrit, directly reflecting the protagonist's journey.
  • Actress Meenakshi Sheshadri, known for dance roles, performed her own stunts for a key chase sequence on the streets.
  • The soundtrack by Nadeem-Shravan was not a major commercial hit, unlike many of their other scores from that era.
  • Director Mahesh Bhatt has cited it as a personal film that dealt with themes he felt strongly about during that period.
  • The movie faced challenges finding a wide theatrical release, as it was considered a niche, women-centric drama at the time.

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