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Mumbai Central(2016)

4.7/10
Hindi108 mins

Mumbai Central (2016) is a 108-minute Hindi film directed by Karan Radhakrishna. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Mumbai Central stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
18 March 2016
Director
Karan Radhakrishna
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 48m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A young woman named Gauri travels from a remote Himalayan village to Mumbai. Her journey is filled with pain and suffering. Her dreams and trust in people are completely broken.

A journey from innocence to shattered dreams in Mumbai.

Film Details

4.7Rating
108Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in real locations across Mumbai, including the actual Mumbai Central railway station, to capture authentic urban atmosphere.
  • Lead actress Swara Bhaskar prepared for her role by spending time with women from rural areas to understand their mannerisms and accents.
  • Director Shivaji Lotan Patil initially planned the film as a short story before expanding it into a feature-length screenplay.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes a rare fusion track blending traditional Himalayan folk instruments with contemporary Mumbai street music styles.
  • It was screened at several regional film festivals in India but received limited theatrical release outside Maharashtra state.
  • The production team used minimal artificial lighting during night scenes to maintain the gritty realism of Mumbai's streets.
  • A subplot involving a chai vendor at the railway station was inspired by real-life interviews with Mumbai Central's stall workers.

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