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Udta Punjab(2016)

7.6/10
Hindi150 mins

Udta Punjab (2016) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Abhishek Chaubey. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Udta Punjab stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
17 June 2016
Director
Abhishek Chaubey
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

Udta Punjab is an Indian crime thriller film co-written and directed by Abhishek Chaubey. It is based on drug abuse in the Indian state of Punjab. It features Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles.The film highlights the impact and menace of drug abuse on society. The film is made to spread awareness about drugs on youth and society in general.

Four lives. One drug. Punjab's dark truth.

Film Details

7.6Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date17 June 2016
Also Known AsFlying Punjab

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Udta Punjab' was inspired by a real-life newspaper headline about drug abuse in the state.
  • Shahid Kapoor's rockstar character Tommy Singh was partly inspired by the real-life Punjabi singer Honey Singh.
  • The film faced 94 cuts demanded by the censor board, which the producers challenged in court and won.
  • Many scenes were shot in real locations in Punjab, including fields and villages, to capture authentic settings.
  • The film's script was heavily researched with inputs from journalists and NGOs working on Punjab's drug issue.
  • Alia Bhatt's character underwent a drastic physical transformation, including cutting her hair very short for the role.
  • The movie sparked major political debate in Punjab, with some parties claiming it showed the state in a bad light.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Udta Punjab

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