Shorgul(2016)
Shorgul is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language political thriller film directed by Pranav Kumar Singh. The film stars Jimmy Sheirgill, Ashutosh Rana, Suha Gezen, Narendra Jha, and Sanjay Suri. Set against the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, the story follows a love affair between a Hindu boy and a Muslim girl that triggers communal violence. Politicians and religious leaders exploit the tragedy for electoral gain. The film received a U/A certificate from the CBFC after scenes referencing Godhra and cow slaughter were muted. It was released on 1 July 2016 and was a critical and commercial failure.
Shorgul is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Amazon Prime Video.
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- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 July 2016
- Director
- Jitendra Tiwari
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
In a small Uttar Pradesh town, a Hindu politician's son falls in love with a Muslim girl. Her jealous fiancé murders the boy, sparking a riot. A ruthless MLA and a fanatical Maulana use the violence to win an election. The girl must choose between grief and revenge.
“Love sparked a riot. Hate won the election.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shorgul
Cast reunions in this film: Jimmy Shergill & Deepraj Rana (3 films together), Jimmy Shergill & Sanjay Suri (3 films together), and Jimmy Shergill & Eijaz Khan (2 films together).
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.
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