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Love 86(1986)

4.3/10
Hindi140 mins

Love 86 (1986) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Esmayeel Shroff. Starring Esmayeel Shroff, Russi Billimoria and Ravi Baswani. With an audience rating of 4.3/10, Love 86 stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
31 December 1986
Director
Esmayeel Shroff
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

A strict mother wants her two daughters to marry wealthy brothers so they can stay together. However, the sisters fall in love with two poor orphaned thieves. Their mother tries to control their future, but it's unclear if she will succeed.

Two thieves steal hearts, but can they win a mother's approval?

Film Details

4.3Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleLove 86
Also Known Asलव्ह ८६ · लव्ह 86

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Love 86' references the year of its release, 1986, a common naming trend in Bollywood at the time.
  • Director Esmayeel Shroff was known for stylish thrillers and romances, making this a typical film in his filmography.
  • Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played Omi, was at the peak of his dancing star fame when this film was released.
  • The plot's focus on marrying sisters to brothers echoes themes from the classic Hindi film 'Mili' (1975).
  • The soundtrack featured music by Bappi Lahiri, who dominated the 1980s with his disco-style compositions.
  • Despite its star cast, the film was not a major commercial success compared to other 1986 releases.
  • The film's premise of thieves falling in love with respectable girls was a popular Bollywood trope in the 1980s.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Love 86

Frequently Asked Questions