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Rakta Bandhan(1984)
Hindi mins
Rakta Bandhan (1984) is a Hindi film directed by Rajat Rakshit. With an audience rating of 2.9/10, Rakta Bandhan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.
Director:Rajat Rakshit
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1984
- Director
- Rajat Rakshit
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
A man finds his twin brother dead. To start a new, honest life, he decides to take on his brother's identity and leave his criminal past behind.
“A twin takes his brother's place to escape his past.”
Film Details
2.9Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Original TitleRakta Bandhan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
identityfamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's director Rajat Rakshit was primarily known as an editor, and this was one of his few directorial projects.
- The movie was released during a peak era for 'lost-and-found' and twin brother narratives in Bollywood.
- Actor Jeetendra, who played the dual role, was a major box-office star known for his dancing, but this film was a more action-oriented drama.
- The film's title 'Raktha Bandhan' (Blood Bond) plays on the traditional festival of Rakhi, tying it to the theme of brotherhood.
- Composer Bappi Lahiri, famous for disco hits, provided the music, which was typical for masala films of the early 1980s.
- The plot device of a dacoit reforming by assuming a civilian identity was a common trope in films inspired by the classic 'Ganga Jamuna'.
- Despite its star power, the film is not widely remembered today and did not become a major commercial success.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Rakta Bandhan
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