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Batwara(1989)

6.5/10
Hindi181 mins

Batwara (1989) is a 181-minute Hindi film directed by J.P. Dutta. Starring Amrish Puri, Asha Parekh and Nina Lath Gupta. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Batwara stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1989.

Director:J.P. Dutta
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1989
Director
J.P. Dutta
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h 1m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

In post-independence India, two friends from different social classes—one an aristocrat, the other a peasant—find their bond shattered. After the aristocrat's brother is killed in a peasant village, he becomes consumed by a desire for revenge. Their conflict unfolds against the backdrop of a changing society where old power structures are crumbling.

Two friends torn apart by a brother's death.

Film Details

6.5Rating
181Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1989
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in the harsh desert of Rajasthan, with extreme heat causing frequent camera and equipment failures.
  • It was one of the first major films to depict the 'land ceiling' policy and its violent social conflicts in post-independence India.
  • Actor Dharmendra performed many of his own dangerous stunts, including a scene where he is dragged by a horse.
  • The movie's climax involved a large-scale battle sequence requiring hundreds of local extras and trained horses.
  • Director J.P. Dutta later revisited the theme of divided loyalties and conflict in his more famous war film 'Border'.
  • The soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, featured a hit qawwali sung by Mohammed Aziz and Sudesh Bhosle.
  • Despite its ensemble star cast, the film underperformed at the box office upon its initial release.

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