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Singhasan(1986)

6.5/10
Hindi162 mins

Singhasan (1986) is a 162-minute Hindi film directed by Krishna. Starring Pran Sikand, Jaya Prada and Kader Khan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Singhasan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1986.

Director:Krishna
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1986
Director
Krishna
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A king and queen want their daughter to marry a prince to bring peace. However, the prince loves someone else, and their daughter loves a warrior. A scheming minister tries to seize power, but the presumed-dead prince returns, becomes king, and improves the kingdom.

A kingdom's fate hangs on forbidden love and hidden schemes.

Film Details

6.5Rating
162Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1986
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
lovecorruptionjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Singhasan' refers to a lion throne, a traditional symbol of royal authority in Indian kingdoms.
  • Director Krishna was a popular actor in Telugu cinema and directed only a handful of Hindi films, including this one.
  • The movie was part of a wave of historical and royal dramas in the 1980s, often featuring elaborate palace sets and costumes.
  • Actress Smita Patil, known for her parallel cinema roles, played the courtesan Jaswanti, a rare commercial film appearance for her that year.
  • The soundtrack by composer Bappi Lahiri included the hit song 'Mera Baba Bhola Hai', which became popular on radio.
  • The film's plot of a prince presumed dead and returning to claim his throne is a recurring theme in Indian folklore and cinema.
  • Despite its star cast, the film did not perform strongly at the box office compared to other action films of the era.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Singhasan

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