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Faraib(1983)
Hindi131 minstheatrical
Faraib (1983) is a 131-minute Hindi film directed by Rajat Rakshit. Starring Jagdeep, Shreeram Lagoo and Nazir Hussain. With a rating of 5.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 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
- 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
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Faraib
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Ranjeeta Kaur (21 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Jagdeep (13 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Shreeram Lagoo (5 films together), Jagdeep & Mukri (4 films together), Ranjeeta Kaur & Jagdeep (3 films together), and Mithun Chakraborty & Mohan Choti (2 films together).
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.