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Hero(1983)

6.5/10
Hindi173 mins

Hero (1983) is a 173-minute Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Starring Madan Puri, Sanjeev Kumar and Shakti Kapoor. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Hero stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1983.

Director:Subhash Ghai
Mood:
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1983
Director
Subhash Ghai
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 53m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A criminal kidnaps a young woman to get revenge on her powerful family. She believes he is a policeman protecting her from danger. As they spend time together in the forest, she discovers the truth and a bond forms between them.

Love transforms a criminal's heart forever.

Film Details

6.5Rating
173Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As[Hindi] Hero

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title song 'Tu Mera Hero Hai' was originally composed for another Subhash Ghai film, 'Karz', but was not used.
  • Jackie Shroff was a complete newcomer and former model; this was his first leading role in Hindi cinema.
  • The film's success led to the popularization of the word 'hero' in India as a term for a film's leading man.
  • Actress Madhuri Dixit made her uncredited film debut as a background dancer in the song 'Tu Mera Hero Hai'.
  • The film's music, by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, was a major hit and helped launch the playback singing career of Anuradha Paudwal.
  • Subhash Ghai wrote the story after being inspired by real-life news reports of a kidnapping case.
  • The film was a major box office success, running in theaters for over 50 weeks in some places.

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