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Hero Hiralal(1988)

6.4/10
Hindi154 mins

Hero Hiralal (1988) is a 154-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Deepa Sahi and Saeed Jaffrey. With an audience rating of 6.4/10, Hero Hiralal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.

Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 February 1988
Director
Ketan Mehta
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A man who loves Bollywood drives an auto-rickshaw and falls for an actress. After her film crew leaves town, he decides to follow her all the way to Bombay to try and be near her.

A rickshaw driver chases his Bollywood dream girl.

Film Details

6.4Rating
154Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 February 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As影迷情艳

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipcorruption
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Hero Hiralal' but was also released in some regions as 'Hero Hiralal Ki Kahani'.
  • It marked the debut of actress Rupa Ganguly, who later became famous for her role in the TV series 'Mahabharat'.
  • The movie is a satire on the obsession with Bollywood and the common man's dream of becoming a film star.
  • Director Ketan Mehta is known for his offbeat films, and this was one of his few mainstream commercial attempts.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Rajkamal, did not achieve major commercial success upon release.
  • Naseeruddin Shah's character, an auto-rickshaw driver, was noted for its blend of comedy and pathos.
  • The movie was shot in both Rajasthan and Mumbai, contrasting small-town life with the glamour of Bombay.

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