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Holi(1984)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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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Professor Singh-Actor2 films →
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