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Hero Hiralal(1988)

5.1/10
Hindi145 mins

Hero Hiralal (1988) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Deepa Sahi and Saeed Jaffrey. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Hero Hiralal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.

Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
21 February 1988
Director
Ketan Mehta
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
5.1/10

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

5.1Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 February 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleहीरो हीरालाल
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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