Khoon Bhari Maang(1988)
Hindi172 mins
Khoon Bhari Maang (1988) is a 172-minute Hindi film directed by Rakesh Roshan. Starring Rekha.
Director:Rakesh Roshan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 1988
- Director
- Rakesh Roshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 52m 0
Storyline
A wealthy widow named Aarti is tricked into marriage by a man named Sanjay, who then tries to kill her to steal her family's fortune. She survives the attack and, after surgery to change her appearance, returns as a model named Jyoti to get revenge. She discovers Sanjay is abusing her children and must choose between exposing him or continuing her secret plan.
“A betrayed wife returns for revenge, disguised.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
172Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date8 September 1988
Also Known AsЖажда мести · 血洗鳄鱼仇
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovefamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4
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Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the Australian TV miniseries 'Return to Eden', which was also popular in India.
- Rekha performed her own underwater scenes during the crocodile attack sequence, despite the risks involved.
- The movie's iconic transformation of Aarti into Jyoti was heavily inspired by Rekha's own real-life glamorous image.
- It was one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 1988, marking a major comeback for actress Rekha.
- The crocodile used in the attack scene was a realistic animatronic model, not a real animal.
- Director Rakesh Roshan also made a special appearance as a photographer in the film's fashion show sequence.
- The film's success led to a wave of revenge-themed dramas in Bollywood during the late 80s and early 90s.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Khoon Bhari Maang
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