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Party(1984)

4.1/10
Hindi112 mins

Party (1984) is a 112-minute Hindi film directed by Govind Nihalani. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Party stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
Govind Nihalani
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 52m
GudVibe Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

A lavish party is held in Bombay to honor Divakar for his work in the arts. The celebration is disrupted by gossip and unexpected guests. The situation worsens when a dead body is discovered.

A glamorous party. A shocking death. Everyone's a suspect.

Film Details

4.1Rating
112Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleपार्टी
Also Known AsThe Party

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was based on a Marathi play called 'Surya Pahilela Manus' by Jaywant Dalvi, who also wrote the screenplay.
  • It was one of the few films where actor Naseeruddin Shah played a negative role, as the manipulative journalist Prakash.
  • The movie was shot almost entirely on a single set designed to look like a luxurious Mumbai apartment.
  • Despite its star cast, the film was a commercial failure upon release but later gained a cult following.
  • The soundtrack featured only one song, 'Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai', sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
  • Director Govind Nihalani used the party setting to critique the hypocrisy of the elite in 1980s India.
  • The film's climax, involving a dead body, was considered bold and unconventional for its time.

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