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Yateem was directed by J. P. Dutta and released in 1988. J. P. Dutta is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

Yateem stars Sunny Deol alongside Farha Naaz, Danny Denzongpa. The film marks a collaboration between Sunny Deol and director J. P. Dutta within Hindi cinema.

Is Yateem worth watching?

Yateem holds a rating of 5.0/10 on GudVibe.

When was Yateem released?

Yateem was released on December 31, 1988 as a Hindi language film. It was produced under the Hindi film industry.

What is the runtime of Yateem?

Yateem has a runtime of 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes total).

What language is Yateem in?

Yateem is a Hindi language film produced within Hindi film industry. Hindi cinema has a rich tradition of storytelling, and Yateem contributes to that legacy with its cast and production values.

What is the GudVibe rating for Yateem?

Yateem has a rating of 5.0/10 on GudVibe.

Yateem(1988)

Name: Yateem
Director: J. P. Dutta
Released: 1988-12-31
Duration: 173 min
Rating: 5
Cast: Sunny Deol, Farha Naaz, Danny Denzongpa

5.0/10

Hindi•173 mins•Updated 14 Apr 2026

Yateem (1988) is a 173-minute Hindi film directed by J. P. Dutta. Starring Sujata Mehta, Amrish Puri and J. P. Dutta. With an audience rating of 5.0/10, Yateem stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1988.

Director:J. P. Dutta

Mood:

emotionaldarksuspenseful

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 31 December 1988
Director: J. P. Dutta
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h 53m
GudVibe Rating: 5.0/10

Storyline

A police officer adopts an orphaned boy after arresting his criminal parents. The boy and the officer's daughter grow up and fall in love. Their happiness is threatened by the officer's new wife, who becomes jealous and tries to ruin their relationship.

“Love grows where a family begins.”

Film Details

5.0Rating

173Minutes

HindiLanguage

Release Date31 December 1988

Release Typetheatrical

Original TitleYateem

Parental Guide

Violence

Moderate

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood

emotionaldarksuspenseful

Themes

familyloverevengecorruption

Toneintense

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemass

Best Withwith-partner

Violence3

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Kulbhushan KharbandaActor

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Trivia

The film's title 'Yateem' means 'orphan' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's backstory.
Director J.P. Dutta later became famous for war films like 'Border', but this was an early dramatic effort.
This was one of the few films where actor Kulbhushan Kharbanda played a central, sympathetic police officer role.
The movie featured early roles for both Sunny Deol and actress Farha, who was relatively new at the time.
The plot involving an adoptive brother-sister romance was a recurring theme in 1980s Hindi cinema.
The film's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a famous duo who scored many 80s hits.
Some promotional material highlighted the controversial angle of the stepmother's attraction to her stepson.