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Shorgul(2016)

3.5/10
Hindi132 mins

Shorgul (2016) is a 132-minute Hindi film directed by Jitendra Tiwari. Starring Narendra Jha, Hrishitaa Bhatt and Deepraj Rana. With an audience rating of 3.5/10, Shorgul stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 July 2016
Director
Jitendra Tiwari
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
3.5/10

Storyline

A Hindu boy and a Muslim girl become close friends. Their innocent relationship gets caught up in politics, sparking widespread violence and disorder in their state.

When love becomes a political war.

Film Details

3.5Rating
132Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 July 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
lovecorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots in Uttar Pradesh.
  • It was originally titled 'Hindutva' before being renamed to 'Shorgul'.
  • The movie faced legal challenges and protests upon its release in 2016.
  • Actor Jimmy Sheirgill played a politician, a role type he has often portrayed.
  • It was a box office failure, earning very little during its theatrical run.
  • The director, Jitendra Tiwari, had previously worked mostly as a writer.
  • Some scenes were shot in real locations in Uttar Pradesh to add authenticity.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Shorgul

Frequently Asked Questions