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Sarbjit(2016)

7.1/10
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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sarbjit

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