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Sarfarosh(1985)

6.5/10
Hindi157 mins

Sarfarosh (1985) is a 157-minute Hindi film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Starring Kader Khan, Dasari Narayana Rao and Bindu Desai. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Sarfarosh stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1985.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Dasari Narayana Rao
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. After his release, he sets out to get revenge on those who framed him. His quest leads him to a final confrontation with his own son.

A father's revenge pits him against his own son.

Film Details

6.5Rating
157Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the only Hindi film directed by the prolific Telugu filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao.
  • The film's music director was Bappi Lahiri, known for his disco hits in the 1980s.
  • Actor Mithun Chakraborty, the lead, was at the peak of his 'disco dancer' fame when this dramatic role released.
  • The plot revolves around a father-son conflict, a recurring theme in many 1980s Hindi films.
  • The film released the same year as the iconic 'Ram Lakhan', which overshadowed it at the box office.
  • It featured veteran actor Pran in a key supporting role, continuing his long career in Hindi cinema.
  • The title 'Sarfarosh' means 'braveheart' or 'courageous', fitting the protagonist's vengeful journey.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sarfarosh

Actor-Dharmadhikari41 films
Dharmadhikari-Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor27 films
Actor-Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor25 films
Nyay Sharma-Dharmadhikari22 films
Nyay Sharma-Actor12 films
Nyay Sharma-Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor11 films
Nyay Sharma-Jwala's Mother11 films
Dharmadhikari-Actor11 films
Dharmadhikari-Jwala's Mother11 films
Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor-Actor11 films
Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor-Jwala's Mother8 films
Director-Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor6 films
Vijaya-Dharmadhikari5 films
Vijaya-Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor5 films
Actor-Jwala's Mother5 films
Jwala Singh / Suraj Kapoor-Actor4 films

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