Ghulami(1985)
Ghulami (1985) is a 171-minute Hindi film directed by J.P. Dutta. The film features Raza Murad, Avtar Gill and Amitabh Bachchan. With a rating of 5.1/10 from 1985.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- J.P. Dutta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Rating
- 5.1/10
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
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ghulami
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Smita Patil (12 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Dharmendra (12 films together), Dharmendra & Anita Raj (11 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Anita Raj (10 films together), Dharmendra & Raza Murad (9 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Raza Murad (8 films together).
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.