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Aligarh(2016)

7.3/10
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

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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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