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Aar Paar(1985)
Hindi125 mins
Aar Paar (1985) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta. Starring Tarun Ghosh, Amol Bose and Golam Mustafa. With an audience rating of 3.5/10, Aar Paar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.
Director:Shakti Samanta
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Shakti Samanta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
“Caught between love and a dangerous tide.”
Film Details
3.5Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleAar Paar
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Tarun GhoshActor
→#2MandakiniActor
→#3Rajesh KhannaActor
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Amol BoseActor
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Golam MustafaActor
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#7A
Ahmed SharifActor
→Mithun ChakrabortyActor
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A.T.M. ShamsuzzamanActor
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#10S
Syed Hasan ImamActor
→Shakti SamantaDirector
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#12R
Rozina AliActor
→Utpal DuttActor
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NutonActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Aar Paar' is a common Hindi phrase meaning 'this side, that side', hinting at the character's divided loyalties.
- It was one of the few 1980s action films shot extensively in coastal fishing village locations for authenticity.
- Actor Raj Kiran, known for softer roles, performed his own stunts for the action sequences in this film.
- The soundtrack by Laxmikant-Pyarelal included a hit qawwali, 'Allah Meherbaan', which became popular at live shows.
- The movie's climax was filmed during an actual storm at sea, which caused delays in the shooting schedule.
- It was released the same year as the blockbuster 'Mard', which overshadowed its box office performance.
- The director, K. Bapaiah, was primarily known for Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture for him.