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Akarshan(1988)
Hindi135 mins
Akarshan (1988) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Tanvir Ahmed. Starring Akbar Khan, Tanvir Ahmed and Deepak Qazir. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Akarshan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.
Director:Tanvir Ahmed
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 February 1988
- Director
- Tanvir Ahmed
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An actress falls in love with the actor she is working with on a film. Their romance develops while they are acting together.
“When the cameras stop, their love story begins.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 February 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Trivia
- The film was shot in Kashmir, a popular location for romantic movies in the 1980s.
- It was one of the few films where actress Sangeeta Bijlani played a leading role.
- The movie's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco-style songs.
- The director, Tanvir Ahmed, had a very short filmmaking career.
- The film was released during a busy year for Hindi cinema, facing tough competition.
- It features costumes and styles typical of late-1980s Bollywood fashion.
- The plot revolves around filmmaking, showing scenes of a movie set within the movie.