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Aandhiyan(1990)
Hindi145 mins
Aandhiyan (1990) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by David Dhawan. Starring Om Shivpuri, Satyendra Kapoor and Madhushree. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Aandhiyan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.
Director:David Dhawan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Shakuntala is estranged from her husband Dushyant. He refuses to acknowledge her as his wife, fearing it would damage his political career. His father, who never approved of her due to her poverty, helped split them apart by blaming the marriage on Dushyant.
“Love torn apart by ambition. Can it ever be mended?”
Film Details
5.8Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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5.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Aandhiyan' but was later renamed 'Aandhi' for release, though it is unrelated to the 1975 classic of the same name.
- This was one of the few films where Mumtaz came out of retirement to act, years after her initial exit from Bollywood.
- Director David Dhawan, known for comedies, made this romantic drama early in his career before finding his signature style.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, but it did not achieve the same popularity as his other soundtracks from that era.
- It featured veteran actor Om Shivpuri in one of his final film roles before his passing in 1990.
- Despite starring popular actors, the movie was not a major commercial success at the box office.
- The plot explores themes of political image and family pressure, reflecting common social issues in early '90s cinema.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aandhiyan
