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Disha(1990)
Hindi135 mins
Disha (1990) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Sai Paranjape. Starring Achyut Potdar, Om Puri and Rajshree Sawant. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Disha stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.
Director:Sai Paranjape
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1990
- Director
- Sai Paranjape
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
Two villagers move to Bombay. They struggle to adjust to the fast-paced city life. The story follows their challenges and misadventures in the unfamiliar urban world.
“Village hearts face the city's hard truths.”
Film Details
4.6Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleदिशा
Also Known AsThe Immigrants
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2A
Achyut PotdarActor
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Nana PatekarActor
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Raghubir YadavActor
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Shabana AzmiActor
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Om PuriActor
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#7R
Rajshree SawantActor
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Nilu PhuleActor
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Sai ParanjapeDirector
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Trivia
- The film was shot on location in Mumbai's slums and streets to show real city life.
- Sai Paranjape often made films about social issues, and this was her look at urban migration.
- It was not a big commercial hit but won praise at film festivals for its honest story.
- The movie uses a mix of Hindi and Marathi dialogue, reflecting the characters' background.
- Some scenes were improvised with local residents to make them feel more natural.
- The film's title 'Disha' means 'direction', symbolising the couple's search for a new path.
- It contrasts village life with city struggles, a common theme in Indian cinema of the time.