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Ghulami(1985)
Hindi171 mins
Ghulami (1985) is a 171-minute Hindi film directed by J.P. Dutta. Starring J. P. Dutta, Raza Murad and Amitabh Bachchan. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Ghulami stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.
Director:J.P. Dutta
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- J.P. Dutta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
In feudal Rajasthan, a group of peasants decide they have had enough. They rise up to fight against the wealthy landowners and the unfair caste system that keeps them oppressed.
“When the oppressed decide to fight back.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
171Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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7.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in real villages of Rajasthan, using local people as extras to add authenticity.
- It was one of the first major films to star Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri together as leads.
- The movie's title song 'Ghulami' was sung by the legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi, though it was released after his death.
- Director J.P. Dutta later revisited similar themes of oppression and rebellion in his 1997 war film 'Border'.
- The film initially struggled at the box office but later gained a cult following for its raw portrayal of rural injustice.
- Actress Smita Patil, known for her strong roles, played a pivotal character highlighting women's struggles in the feudal system.
- The script was inspired by real-life peasant movements and landlord conflicts in northern India during the 1970s and 1980s.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ghulami
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Actor-Fatehpur's Thanedar9 films →
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Actor-Shamu7 films →
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Actor-Narrator6 films →
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Shamu-Fatehpur's Thanedar5 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Narrator-Actor4 films →
Narrator-Shamu4 films →