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Karma(1986)
Hindi192 mins
Karma (1986) is a 192-minute Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Starring Vinod Nagpal. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Karma stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.
Director:Subhash Ghai
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A senior police officer arrests a dangerous terrorist leader. After the terrorist's group bombs a jail, killing many including the officer's family, the officer recruits three prisoners on death row. Together, they seek revenge for the murders.
“A father's revenge, forged by three condemned men.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
192Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's climax was shot at the historic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, which was specially opened for night shooting for the first time.
- Dilip Kumar and Nutan returned to the screen together after 27 years, having last appeared in 'Milan' in 1967.
- The character name 'Dada Thakur' was reportedly inspired by a real-life Mumbai underworld figure from the 1970s.
- The film's budget was considered very high for its time, partly due to the extensive use of imported explosives for action sequences.
- A special multi-camera setup was used to film the massive jail explosion scene, which required over 200 junior artists.
- The song 'Mere Rashke Qamar' is actually a classical Urdu ghazal, and its original version is much older than the film.
- Subhash Ghai initially wanted to cast Amitabh Bachchan for the lead role, but the script was later tailored for Dilip Kumar.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Karma
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