
Tarang(1984)
Hindi171 mins
Tarang (1984) is a 171-minute Hindi film directed by Kumar Shahani. Starring M. K. Raina, Rohini Hattangadi and Pinchoo Kapoor. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Tarang stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1984.
Director:Kumar Shahani
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1984
- Director
- Kumar Shahani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A wealthy industrialist’s son-in-law, Rahul, is set to inherit part of the family fortune. He hides his own ambition behind progressive ideals, promoting local manufacturing. Meanwhile, he clashes with the industrialist’s openly corrupt nephew, Dinesh.
“A family fortune. Two heirs. One hidden ambition.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
171Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date1 January 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsTarang · Wages and Profits
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionfamilyidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot over four years due to funding issues and creative disagreements.
- It was one of the first Hindi films to use a non-linear narrative structure.
- The director, Kumar Shahani, was a student of the famous Indian filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by the classical musician Vanraj Bhatia.
- It was inspired by the 19th-century novel 'Germinal' by Émile Zola.
- The film did poorly at the box office but is now considered a cult classic.
- Actress Smita Patil was pregnant during parts of the filming.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Tarang
Actor-Actor22 films →
Namdev-Janki9 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Actor-Sethji8 films →
Anita (secretary)-Janki7 films →
Anita (secretary)-Namdev6 films →
Actor-Sethji5 films →
Actor-Rahul4 films →
Dinesh-Namdev4 films →
Dinesh-Janki3 films →
Actor-Business associate3 films →
Sethji-Business associate3 films →
Business associate-Janki3 films →
Actor-Anita (secretary)2 films →
Actor-Dinesh2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Business associate2 films →
Namdev-Actor2 films →
Namdev-Sethji2 films →







