Ek Pal(1986)
Hindi135 mins
Ek Pal (1986) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Kalpana Lajmi. Starring Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah and Farooq Shaikh. With an audience rating of 3.2/10, Ek Pal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.
Director:Kalpana Lajmi
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 November 1986
- Director
- Kalpana Lajmi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.2/10
Storyline
A young woman feels neglected by her husband. She reconnects with a younger man who had shown interest in her before.
“When her husband's away, a past love returns to play.”
Film Details
3.2Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 November 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleएक पल
Also Known AsA Moment
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityfamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was produced by Shashi Kapoor's production company, Film-Valas, which he ran with his wife Jennifer Kendal.
- It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Naseeruddin Shah and actress Shabana Azmi together in lead roles.
- The movie's title song 'Ek Pal' was composed by classical musician Bhupen Hazarika, who was also the director's uncle.
- The story is set against the backdrop of Kolkata, using the city's monsoon atmosphere to reflect the characters' emotions.
- Director Kalpana Lajmi was primarily known for documentaries before making this, her first mainstream feature film.
- The film did not perform well commercially, but it is remembered for its sensitive handling of marital discontent.
- Cinematographer Ashok Mehta, known for his work in '36 Chowringhee Lane', shot the film with a natural, moody visual style.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ek Pal
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