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Faraib(1983)
Hindi131 mins
Faraib (1983) is a 131-minute Hindi film directed by Rajat Rakshit. Starring Mohan Choti, Shreeram Lagoo and Mukri. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Faraib stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1983.
Director:Rajat Rakshit
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- Rajat Rakshit
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man deceives the woman who loves him, leading her to take her own life. She later returns from beyond the grave to seek revenge against him.
“Love betrayed. A ghost returns for revenge.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
131Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovecorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Faraib: The Great Betrayal' in some promotional materials.
- It was one of the few Hindi thrillers from the early 80s to feature a supernatural revenge plot.
- Actress Smita Patil was initially considered for the female lead role before the final casting.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single, continuous 10-minute take, which was rare for its time.
- A song from the film, 'Dil Tujhko Diya,' gained moderate popularity on radio but wasn't a major hit.
- Director Rajat Rakshit primarily worked in Bengali cinema, making this one of his few Hindi films.
- The film's release coincided with a major strike in the film industry, affecting its initial box office.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Faraib
Actor-Actor21 films →
Actor-Raghunath13 films →
Actor-Bansi5 films →
Actor-Raghunath3 films →
Actor-Balmukund2 films →
Actor-Balmukund2 films →
Raghunath-Bansi2 films →