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Rao Saheb(1986)
Hindi123 mins
Rao Saheb (1986) is a 123-minute Hindi film directed by Vijaya Mehta. Starring Nilu Phule, Adeep Tandon and Tanvi Azmi. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Rao Saheb stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.
Director:Vijaya Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Vijaya Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A traditional family slowly falls apart over time. The women struggle to break free from old restrictions, while the men in the family gradually lose their grip on reality.
“A family's traditions slowly drive them all mad.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
123Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familycorruptionidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film is based on the Marathi novel 'Rao Saheb' by Jaywant Dalvi, who also wrote the screenplay.
- It was director Vijaya Mehta's first and only Hindi feature film, as she primarily worked in Marathi theatre.
- The film was shot in black and white to enhance its serious, literary mood and period feel.
- It features veteran actor Shreeram Lagoo in a key role, known for his work in parallel Marathi and Hindi cinema.
- The movie did not perform well commercially, as its slow-paced drama was not typical of popular 1980s Hindi films.
- The story's focus on family decay and women's struggles was considered bold for its time in mainstream Hindi cinema.
- Some critics noted its theatrical style, reflecting Mehta's strong background in stage direction.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Rao Saheb
Rao Saheb-Radhika3 films →