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Awaargi(1990)

6.5/10
Hindi149 mins

Awaargi (1990) is a 149-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Kirti Kumar, Satish Kaushik and Mahesh Anand. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Awaargi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1990
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A mobster saves a woman from a brothel against his boss's orders. He promises to help her become a singer, but complications arise when both he and his friend fall for her. Meanwhile, the gangsters she escaped from are determined to get her back.

A mobster's forbidden rescue sparks a dangerous love triangle.

Film Details

6.5Rating
149Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Awaargi' translates to 'Vagrancy' or 'Wandering', reflecting the rootless life of its main character.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Govinda, known for comedy, played a serious romantic lead role.
  • Director Mahesh Bhatt has said the film was inspired by the real-life bond between a gangster and a singer in Mumbai's underworld.
  • The movie features a cameo by popular singer Alka Yagnik, who also lent her voice to several songs for Meenakshi Seshadri's character.
  • Despite starring major stars, the film was not a major commercial success upon its theatrical release.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, included the hit song 'Tumse Milne Ko Dil Karta Hai'.
  • Actress Meenakshi Seshadri performed her own dance sequences, showcasing her classical training.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Awaargi

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