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Geraftaar(1985)

6.6/10
Hindi167 mins

Geraftaar (1985) is a 167-minute Hindi film directed by Prayag Raj. Starring Shakti Kapoor, Anwar Siraj and Satyendra Kapoor. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Geraftaar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Director:Prayag Raj
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Prayag Raj
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

Two brothers are separated after one is falsely accused of murder and driven to attempt suicide. He survives and later becomes a police officer. Years after, his brother is also framed for a crime.

A brother framed. A cop reborn. The truth will strike back.

Film Details

6.6Rating
167Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Geraftaar' means 'arrested' or 'captured' in Urdu, reflecting its crime and justice theme.
  • It was one of the few films where veteran actor Pran played a positive role as a police officer.
  • The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a special appearance, adding star power.
  • Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan, two major stars, shared screen space for the only time in this film.
  • The climax was partly shot at the famous Mysore Palace, a rare location for a Hindi film at the time.
  • Despite its star cast, the film was not a major box office success upon its initial release.
  • The soundtrack by Bappi Lahiri included the hit song 'Jhoom Jhoom Baba', featuring Amitabh Bachchan.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Geraftaar

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