
Sarbjit(2016)
Hindi131 mins
Sarbjit (2016) is a 131-minute Hindi film directed by Omung Kumar . Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda and Richa Chadda . With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Sarbjit stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.
Director:Omung Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 May 2016
- Director
- Omung Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A man accidentally crosses the border while drunk and is arrested in Pakistan, falsely accused of being a spy. His sister spends years fighting to prove his innocence and bring him home. This story is based on true events.
“A sister's fight to free her brother from injustice.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
131Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date20 May 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asสะรัพจิต ความหวังในวันฟ้าหม่น
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familyjusticesurvivalcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sarbjit: A True Story' but was shortened to just 'Sarbjit' before release.
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who plays Dalbir, reportedly did not wear makeup in many scenes to look more authentic.
- The real Dalbir Kaur visited the sets often and guided the actors on her family's emotions.
- Randeep Hooda, who played Sarbjit, lost a lot of weight and grew his hair long to resemble the real person in prison.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song called 'Salamat' which is a tribute to Sarbjit's suffering.
- It was shot in real locations in Punjab to capture the border area's look accurately.
- The film had a special screening for the real Dalbir Kaur before its public release.



