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Gunahon Ka Faisla(1988)

4.5/10
Hindi169 minstheatrical

Gunahon Ka Faisla is a 1988 Hindi-language action drama film directed by Shibu Mitra. The lead cast includes Shatrughan Sinha, Dimple Kapadia, and Chunky Pandey. The story follows Birju, a young man whose family is attacked by a ruthless gang led by Choudhary. After losing his parents and sister, Birju seeks revenge against the criminals. The film features a large ensemble of veteran actors including Pran, Prem Chopra, Danny Denzongpa, Gulshan Grover, and Shakti Kapoor. It is known for its intense action sequences and emotional family drama. The movie was released on August 26, 1988, in India. It is available for viewing on YouTube.

Director:Shibu Mitra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1988
Director
Shibu Mitra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 49m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Birju lives a peaceful life with his brother Sheru and twin sisters Shanu and Durga. Their world collapses when the powerful criminal Choudhary and his gang attack their home, killing their parents. Birju swears revenge and sets out to destroy Choudhary's empire. But Choudhary's gang is large and ruthless, and Birju must fight alone against overwhelming odds to protect his remaining family and bring justice to his village.

Justice will be served in blood.

Film Details

4.5Rating
169Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleGunahon Ka Faisla

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Gunahon Ka Faisla

Cast reunions in this film: Chunky Pandey & Chunky Panday (22 films together), Gulshan Grover & Prem Chopra (20 films together), Gulshan Grover & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Prem Chopra & Aruna Irani (19 films together), Prem Chopra & Shatrughan Sinha (14 films together), and Gulshan Grover & Danny Denzongpa (11 films together).

Trivia

  • The film was directed by Shibu Mitra, who was primarily known as a cinematographer for many Bollywood movies.
  • It features actor Shakti Kapoor in a villainous role, a character type he frequently played during the 1980s.
  • The movie includes a double role for the twin sisters, a common but popular trope in Hindi cinema of that era.
  • Music was composed by Bappi Lahari, who was famous for his disco-style songs in the 80s.
  • The film's title translates to 'The Judgment of Sins,' reflecting its theme of crime and retribution.
  • It was released during a period when action and revenge dramas were very popular in Bollywood.
  • The plot involving twins often led to scenes of mistaken identity, a typical source of drama in such films.

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