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Kahan Kahan Se Guzar(1986)

4.1/10
Hindi minstheatrical

Kahan Kahan Se Guzar is a 1986 Hindi drama film directed by M.S. Sathyu. It stars Anil Kapoor as Ravi, a wealthy model who leaves his career to join student activists. The film also features Kalyan Chatterjee and Sharon Prabhakar in key roles. The story follows Ravi's journey from a privileged life to social activism. It explores themes of class divide, guilt, and finding purpose. The film is part of the Indian parallel cinema movement, known for its realistic and socially relevant storytelling. It was shot in the early 1980s but released in 1986 due to delays. The film is not widely available on streaming platforms today.

Director:M.S. Sathyu
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1986
Director
M.S. Sathyu
Language
Hindi
Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

Ravi is a rich model who feels empty inside. He quits his job and returns home. He meets a group of student activists fighting for justice. He wants to join them, but they do not trust him because of his wealth. Ravi must prove his sincerity and find his true purpose.

A rich boy's fight for meaning.

Film Details

4.1Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleकहाँ कहाँ से गुज़र गए
Also Known AsThe Search · Kahan Kahan Se Guzar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Anil Kapoor, Actor in Kahan Kahan Se Guzar
Anil KapoorActor
#2
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Sharon PrabhakarSonali
#3
Pankaj Kapur, Actor in Kahan Kahan Se Guzar
Pankaj KapurManohar
#4
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Neesha SinghAnu
#5
Farah Khan, Actor in Kahan Kahan Se Guzar
Farah KhanDancer in title song
#6
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Rita Rani KaulActor
#7
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Ajoy BannerjeeActor
#8
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Enakshi BannerjeeActor
#9
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Masood AkhtarActor
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Gyanesh MukhopadhyayActor
#11
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M.S. SathyuDirector

Trivia

  • The film's director M.S. Sathyu is better known for his acclaimed Partition drama 'Garam Hawa' from 1973.
  • It features actor Rakesh Sharma, who was a popular model before entering films, in the lead role.
  • The movie's title is a famous line from a popular Hindi song, but it is not a musical film itself.
  • The plot involving a model joining student revolutionaries was an unusual theme for mainstream Hindi cinema in the 1980s.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available on home video or streaming platforms today.
  • It was shot primarily in Mumbai, using real urban locations to depict the student protest settings.
  • Despite its dramatic subject, the film did not feature any of the major commercial stars of that era.

Frequently Asked Questions