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Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai(1984)
Hindi156 mins
Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai (1984) is a 156-minute Hindi film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar. Starring Rati Agnihotri, Rana Jung Bahadur and Pinchoo Kapoor.
Director:Sohanlal Kanwar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- Sohanlal Kanwar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 36m 0
Storyline
A hungry boy named Mohan sees villains kill his mother. As an adult, he becomes "Rottiwala," a hero who helps the poor in Mumbai. With the help of a lawyer and a dancer, he fights to bring down the criminals who destroyed their lives.
“Hunger for justice. A hero rises from the streets.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
156Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is a twist on a popular Hindi proverb about hunger and morality.
- It was one of the few 1980s films where actor Mithun Chakraborty played a character with the nickname 'Rottiwala'.
- The movie features a special appearance by veteran comedian Jagdeep in a supporting role.
- Parts of the film were shot in the crowded chawls and markets of central Mumbai to show the hero's connection to the poor.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a disco-style song that was typical for films of that era.
- Director Sohanlal Kanwar was known for social dramas, and this was his attempt at a masala revenge story.
- The film's release clashed with several other major movies, which affected its initial box office performance.
