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Sharaabi(1984)

7.1/10
Hindi180 mins

Sharaabi (1984) is a 180-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Mehra. Starring Om Prakash, Amitabh Bachchan and Chandrashekhar Vaidya. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Sharaabi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.

Director:Prakash Mehra
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 October 1984
Director
Prakash Mehra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A man is so focused on his work after his wife dies that he ignores his son. The lonely boy grows up angry and turns to alcohol.

A father's neglect fuels a son's self-destruction.

Film Details

7.1Rating
180Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date27 October 1984
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Sharaabi' means 'drunkard' in Hindi, and it was a popular slang term at the time.
  • Amitabh Bachchan performed the song 'De De Pyaar De' while actually drunk, as requested by the director for realism.
  • The role of the father was first offered to veteran actor Ashok Kumar, but he declined due to other commitments.
  • The film's climax was partly inspired by Hollywood dramas about father-son conflicts from the 1950s.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the song 'Jahan Chaar Yaar Mil Jaaye' became a massive hit at college festivals.
  • Prakash Mehra and Amitabh Bachchan had a major disagreement during filming, which temporarily strained their partnership.
  • The movie was shot in real locations in Mumbai, including a famous brewery that no longer exists.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Sharaabi

Actor-Meena's Blind Father5 films
Neighbour calling police in the song "De de pyar de"-Father of prospective bride3 films
Meena's Blind Father-Actor2 films
Meena's Blind Father-Neighbour calling police in the song "De de pyar de"2 films

Frequently Asked Questions