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Aaj(1987)

4.9/10
Hindi•116 mins•

Aaj (1987) is a 116-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Anamika Pal, Marc Zuber and Ila Arun. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Aaj stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1987.

Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1987
Director
Mahesh Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 56m
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

A man searches for his sister who has disappeared.

“A brother's desperate search for his lost sister.”

Film Details

4.9Rating
116Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleAaj
Also Known AsToday

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

#1
Raj Babbar, Actor in Aaj
Raj BabbarActor
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Kumar GauravActor
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Raj Kiran, Actor in Aaj
Raj KiranActor
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#4
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Anamika PalActor
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#5
Marc Zuber, Arun Bakshi in Aaj
Marc ZuberActor
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Ila ArunActor
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Mahesh Bhatt, Director in Aaj
Mahesh BhattDirector
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H
Haidar AliActor
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Trivia

  • The film was inspired by a real-life missing person case that director Mahesh Bhatt read about in the newspaper.
  • It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Atul Agnihotri, who later married Salman Khan's sister Alvira.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes a song composed by Bappi Lahiri, who was known for disco hits but created a more somber score here.
  • Parts of the film were shot in Kolkata, capturing the city's urban landscape of the late 1980s.
  • The script was co-written by Mahesh Bhatt and his frequent collaborator, writer Sujit Sen.
  • Despite its serious theme, the film did not perform well commercially upon its release.
  • Actress Smita Patil was initially considered for a key role but did not end up in the final cast.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aaj

Raj BabbarRaj Babbar&Smita PatilSmita Patil
Actor-Kavita14 films →
Raj BabbarRaj Babbar&Raj KiranRaj Kiran
Actor-Actor5 films →
Akshay KumarAkshay Kumar&Raj BabbarRaj Babbar
Karate Instructor-Actor4 films →
Raj KiranRaj Kiran&Smita PatilSmita Patil
Actor-Kavita4 films →
Mahesh BhattMahesh Bhatt&Smita PatilSmita Patil
Director-Kavita2 films →
Raj BabbarRaj Babbar&
S
Suresh Chatwal
Actor-Inspector Ghorpade2 films →

6 collaborations found

Frequently Asked Questions