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Naaka Bandi(1990)

5.1/10
Hindi165 mins

Naaka Bandi (1990) is a 165-minute Hindi film directed by Shibu Mitra. Starring Anupam Kher, Chunky Panday and Dharmendra. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Naaka Bandi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1990.

Director:Shibu Mitra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 1990
Director
Shibu Mitra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 45m
GudVibe Rating
5.1/10

Storyline

Veera raises his younger brother Raja after their parents are murdered by a man named Mangal. Years later, as Veera plans his revenge, their long-lost uncle Kaalia shows up and tries to turn Raja against him.

Brotherhood tested by a vengeful past.

Film Details

5.1Rating
165Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleNaaka Bandi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Naaka Bandi' translates to 'nose cut' in English, referring to a Hindi idiom about insulting someone.
  • This was one of the few Hindi films directed by Shibu Mitra, who primarily worked as an editor on movies like 'Agneepath'.
  • Actor Shakti Kapoor, who played the villain Kaalia, was known for comic roles but took on a serious antagonist part here.
  • The movie featured action scenes typical of the late 80s and early 90s, with stunts coordinated by specialists from the South Indian film industry.
  • It was released during a period when multi-starrer action dramas were common, but it did not become a major box office success.
  • The soundtrack by Bappi Lahiri included songs that blended disco-pop with traditional melodies, a style popular at the time.
  • Some filming took place in Mumbai's studio sets and outdoor locations to depict both urban and rural settings for the story's conflict.

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