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Shart(1986)
Hindi135 mins
Shart (1986) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Anand. Starring Tom Alter, Dina Pathak and Bappi Lahiri. With an audience rating of 4.2/10, Shart stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.
Director:Ketan Anand
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Ketan Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A city is terrified by a string of brutal killings targeting women. Inspector Arjun Dutt investigates and believes his old college friend, Vikram, is the killer. His bosses doubt him, especially since they were once rivals for the same woman, making everyone question Arjun's motives.
“A friend accused. A city terrified. Who is the real killer?”
Film Details
4.2Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleShart
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Ketan Anand is the son of acclaimed filmmaker Chetan Anand and nephew of legendary actor Dev Anand.
- Shart was originally titled 'Maut Ka Saudagar' but was renamed before release, a common practice in 1980s Bollywood.
- The film's music was composed by Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits, but the soundtrack did not become a major commercial success.
- Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who played Inspector Arjun, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame but took on this serious thriller role.
- A key plot device involves a torn photograph, a classic mystery trope also used in earlier Hindi films like 'Gumnaam'.
- The movie blends horror and thriller elements, which was a popular but risky genre mix in mid-80s Bollywood cinema.
- Shart is not widely remembered today but is an example of the many mid-budget thrillers produced during the 1980s.