Palay Khan(1986)
Hindi147 mins
Palay Khan (1986) is a 147-minute Hindi film directed by Ashim Samanta. Starring Manik Irani, Poonam Dhillon and Farha Naaz. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Palay Khan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.
Director:Ashim Samanta
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 January 1986
- Director
- Ashim Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
The British rule a remote part of India. A brave freedom fighter named Palay Khan leads the local people's struggle for independence.
“One man's courage ignites a desert's fight for freedom.”
Film Details
4.4Rating
147Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date2 January 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitlePalay Khan
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the rocky desert landscapes of Rajasthan, giving it a distinct visual feel.
- It was one of the few 1980s Bollywood films to focus on a regional folk hero from the North-West Frontier.
- The movie's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, a famous duo who rarely worked on such historical action dramas.
- Actor Sanjay Khan not only starred in the lead role but also produced and directed the film.
- Despite its patriotic theme, the film did not perform well at the box office upon its initial release.
- The story is loosely inspired by the real-life resistance of tribal leaders against British colonial forces.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Palay Khan