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Haatim Tai(1990)

5.4/10
Hindi140 mins

Haatim Tai (1990) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Babubhai Mistry. Starring Raza Murad, Dev Kumar and Rajesh Vivek. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Haatim Tai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.

Mood:
upliftingfunnyinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1990
Director
Babubhai Mistry
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A generous local leader learns a young woman is cursed—any man who marries her will die. To break the spell, he must complete seven dangerous quests, each with a moral lesson. He sets out with a friend on this adventurous journey, hoping to also free a fairy turned to stone.

Seven quests. One curse. A hero's journey to save a life.

Film Details

5.4Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleHaatim Tai
Also Known AsHatim Tai · Haatimtai · Hatimtai · Haatim Tayi · Hatimtayi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
upliftingfunnyinspiring
Themes
friendshipjusticelovefamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was based on a popular Middle Eastern folk tale that was also adapted into a famous Indian television series in the 1990s.
  • It was one of the last major fantasy films directed by Babubhai Mistri, known for his work in the genre.
  • The movie featured extensive use of practical special effects and in-camera tricks, common for its era.
  • Actor Satish Shah, known for his comic roles, played Hatim's friend, providing light-hearted moments.
  • The seven quests in the story are each designed to teach a specific moral lesson or virtue.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, included songs that blended traditional and contemporary styles.
  • Despite the fantasy setting, many of the film's sets and costumes were inspired by historical Indian and Persian designs.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Haatim Tai

Frequently Asked Questions