
Shorgul(2016)
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.
Director:Jitendra Tiwari
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.5/10Rating
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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.




