Holi(1984)
Holi (1984) is a 120-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. The film features Kitu Gidwani, Neeraj Vora and Shreeram Lagoo. With a rating of 5.3/10 from 1984.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.3/10
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.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Holi
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Om Puri (21 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Deepti Naval (7 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Ketan Mehta (4 films together), Om Puri & Raj Zutshi (4 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Aamir Khan (3 films together), and Om Puri & Deepti Naval (3 films together).
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.