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Atishbaz(1990)
Hindi mins
Atishbaz (1990) is a Hindi film directed by Mukhtar Ahmed. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Atishbaz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.
Director:Mukhtar Ahmed
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Mukhtar Ahmed
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man in British India lives in poverty with his mother and sister, supporting them through crime. He falls for a gypsy dancer and hopes to marry her, but faces rivalry from another suitor. After being arrested by corrupt British police, he is thrown in jail and brutally beaten.
“A thief's love sparks a rebellion against injustice.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionlovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Atishbaz' refers to a traditional fireworks maker, symbolizing a life of explosive risk.
- It was one of the final films of veteran actor Shammi Kapoor before his semi-retirement in the 1990s.
- The movie was shot in parts of Rajasthan to capture the look of rural British India.
- Director Harmesh Malhotra was known for action films but this movie blended romance with social drama.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a popular qawwali-style song 'Allah Meherbaan'.
- Despite its star cast, the film had a modest box office run compared to other 1990s action movies.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty performed many of his own stunts for the film's action sequences.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Atishbaz
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