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Drishti(1990)

4.6/10
Hindi•171 mins•

Drishti (1990) is a 171-minute Hindi film directed by Govind Nihalani. Starring Alka Srivastav, Karim Vakil and Vinod Ranganathan. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Drishti stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.

Mood:
emotionaldarkintense
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1990
Director
Govind Nihalani
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 51m
GudVibe Rating
4.6/10

Storyline

A wealthy couple in Bombay has been married for eight years and has a daughter. Their life is upended when the husband has an affair with his assistant. This leads to a divorce, changing their family forever.

“A perfect marriage shattered by a single betrayal.”

Film Details

4.6Rating
171Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleदृष्टि
Also Known AsDrishti

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkintense
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionlove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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Dimple Kapadia, Actor in Drishti
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Shekhar Kapur, Actor in Drishti
Shekhar KapurActor
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Mita VasishtActor
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Alka SrivastavActor
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Karim VakilActor
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Vinod RanganathanActor
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Govind NihalaniDirector
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Navneet NishanActor
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Mita VashishtActor
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Irrfan Khan, Rahul in Drishti
Irrfan KhanActor
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Vijay KashyapActor
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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 28 days, a very tight schedule for a serious drama.
  • It was the first and only time actors Dimple Kapadia and Shekhar Kapur worked together as on-screen spouses.
  • The movie's original script was written in English before being translated to Hindi.
  • A key scene was filmed at the real-life Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai, a famous cultural hub.
  • The film's title 'Drishti' means 'vision' or 'point of view' in Hindi, reflecting its themes.
  • It was entered into the 1990 Moscow International Film Festival but did not win a prize.
  • The director, Govind Nihalani, is also known for his work as a cinematographer on other classic films.

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