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Giddh: The Vulture(1984)
Hindi113 mins
Giddh: The Vulture (1984) is a 113-minute Hindi film directed by T.S. Ranga. Starring Achyut Potdar, M. K. Raina and Naseeruddin Shah. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Giddh: The Vulture stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.
Director:T.S. Ranga
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1984
- Director
- T.S. Ranga
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
In a remote village on the border of two Indian states, a tradition forces poor families to give their young daughters to a temple. These girls, known as Devdasis, are dedicated to serve a goddess. The story explores this practice and its impact on the community.
“A village sacrifices its daughters to a goddess.”
Film Details
5.8Rating
113Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGiddh
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Om PuriActor
→#2Smita PatilActor
→#3Nana PatekarActor
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Achyut PotdarActor
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M. K. RainaActor
→#6Naseeruddin ShahActor
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T.S. RangaDirector
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T. S. RangaDirector
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B.V. KaranthMusic
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Trivia
- The film is based on the real-life Devadasi tradition in parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
- Director T. S. Ranga was known for making socially conscious films on rural issues.
- It was shot on location in the border villages to capture authentic settings and people.
- The film faced censorship challenges for its direct portrayal of a sensitive social practice.
- Actress Sujata Meher, who played a key role, was a notable performer in parallel cinema.
- The movie did not achieve major commercial success but was noted by critics.
- It highlighted the work of activists fighting against the exploitation within the tradition.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Giddh: The Vulture
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