
Aligarh(2016)
Hindi120 mins
Aligarh (2016) is a 120-minute Hindi film directed by Hansal Mehta . Starring Manoj Bajpai and Rajkummar Rao. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Aligarh stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.
Director:Hansal Mehta
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5
- Theatrical Release
- 26 February 2016
- Director
- Hansal Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A respected professor is suspended from his university because he is gay. A journalist investigates his case and helps him fight the unfair treatment in court.
“A professor fights for his dignity and truth.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
120Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 February 2016
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identityjusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The real-life journalist Deepu Sebastian played himself in the film, appearing in a cameo role.
- Director Hansal Mehta shot the film in just 18 days, using a very small crew and budget.
- Manoj Bajpayee prepared for his role by meeting the professor's friends and learning Marathi, the professor's native language.
- The film's release was delayed by the censor board, which initially gave it an 'A' certificate for adult audiences.
- Many scenes were filmed in real locations in Aligarh, including parts of the actual university campus.
- The title song 'Aligarh' was composed by the band 'The Local Train', which was relatively unknown at the time.
- The film was not a commercial success but won several awards, including Best Actor for Manoj Bajpayee at the Filmfare Awards.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aligarh
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