
Jhoothi(1985)
Hindi139 mins
Jhoothi (1985) is a 139-minute Hindi film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Starring Rekha, Raj Babbar and Amol Palekar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Jhoothi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.
Director:Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 1985
- Director
- Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A woman who thinks lying is okay if it helps others gets into trouble. She sets up dates for her brother and sister by telling lies, which causes problems for everyone.
“A liar's good intentions lead to hilarious romantic chaos.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
139Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 September 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's original title was 'Jhoothi' but it was later changed to 'Jhoothi' to avoid confusion with another film.
- It was one of the few films where actress Moushumi Chatterjee played a central, lead role as an adult character.
- The movie was not a major commercial success upon release, but gained appreciation over time for its lighthearted take on morality.
- Director Hrishikesh Mukherjee was known for middle-class family dramas, and this film fit his style of blending comedy with social messages.
- The supporting cast included Utpal Dutt, a frequent collaborator with Mukherjee, known for his comedic timing.
- The story revolves around the chaos caused by white lies, a common theme in Mukherjee's films about everyday family life.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, did not produce any major hit songs unlike many of his other works.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Jhoothi
Actor-Actor7 films →
Actor-Mrs. Srivastav6 films →
Actor-Rasik Lal Sharma5 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Actor-Professor Puri4 films →
Actor-Professor Puri4 films →
Director-Rasik Lal Sharma4 films →
Actor-Alpana Srivastav3 films →
Actor-Mrs. Srivastav3 films →
Actor-Rasik Lal Sharma3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Actor-Mrs. Srivastav3 films →
Director-Mrs. Srivastav3 films →
Alpana Srivastav-Professor Puri3 films →
Seema-Mrs. Srivastav2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Actor-Rasik Lal Sharma2 films →
Mrs. Srivastav-Rasik Lal Sharma2 films →
Mrs. Srivastav-Professor Puri2 films →






