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Ram Tera Desh(1984)

5.5/10
Hindi140 mins

Ram Tera Desh (1984) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Swaroop Kumar. Starring Shashikala, Sarika and Kushaldeep Singh Juneja. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Ram Tera Desh stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.

Director:Swaroop Kumar
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1984
Director
Swaroop Kumar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A middle-class woman marries into a wealthy family but faces disrespect and poor treatment because her father cannot pay a dowry. She must now find a way to reclaim her dignity and self-respect within her new home.

A woman fights for respect in a marriage built on greed.

Film Details

5.5Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1984
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director, Swaroop Kumar, was the son of veteran music director Kalyanji, of the famous Kalyanji-Anandji duo.
  • This was one of the few films where actress Moushumi Chatterjee played a supporting role as the protagonist's sister-in-law.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by Kalyanji-Anandji, included the popular devotional song 'Ram Tera Desh' sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
  • Actor Shashi Kapoor was initially considered for the male lead role, but it ultimately went to newcomer Sanjay Dutt.
  • The film's plot reflected the ongoing social issue of dowry harassment, which was a common theme in 1980s Indian cinema.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in Filmistan Studios, one of the oldest and most famous film studios in Mumbai at the time.
  • Despite its social message, the film did not perform well commercially and is considered a box office disappointment.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ram Tera Desh

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