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Holi(1984)

6.8/10
Hindi120 mins

Holi (1984) is a 120-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Deepti Naval, Shreeram Lagoo and Amole Gupte. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Holi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.

Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
Ketan Mehta
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A college is an ordinary place with rowdy students and indifferent teachers. On the day of the Holi festival, the students learn classes are not canceled and a mandatory lecture is scheduled. They decide to boycott the classes, setting up a conflict.

A college festival turns into a fiery rebellion.

Film Details

6.8Rating
120Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was Aamir Khan's first film role, though it released after his debut in 'Yaadon Ki Baaraat'.
  • The film was shot in just 14 days on a very low budget, using mostly real locations.
  • Director Ketan Mehta used many non-professional actors from local theater groups for authenticity.
  • The movie was initially banned by the Censor Board for its raw portrayal of student unrest and violence.
  • It features early performances by future stars like Ashutosh Gowariker and Raghubir Yadav.
  • The film's title 'Holi' refers to the festival, which is used as a metaphor for chaos and rebellion.
  • Despite its critical acclaim, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is now considered a cult classic.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Holi

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