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Tarang(1984)

7.7/10
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

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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.

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