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Mahaan(1983)

6.8/10
Hindi176 mins

Mahaan (1983) is a 176-minute Hindi film directed by S. Ramanathan. Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman and Parveen Babi. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Mahaan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1983.

Director:S. Ramanathan
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 August 1983
Director
S. Ramanathan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 56m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A lawyer is wrongly accused of a crime and forced into hiding. His wife gives birth to twin sons without him. Many years later, the family is unexpectedly brought back together in a difficult situation.

A father's secret reunites his twin sons.

Film Details

6.8Rating
176Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date12 August 1983
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
familyjusticeidentityrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Mahaan Sikkandar' but was shortened to 'Mahaan' before release.
  • Amitabh Bachchan performed his own stunts for the action sequences, including a risky car chase scene.
  • The movie's climax was shot at a real fort in Rajasthan over 15 days.
  • It was one of the few films where Amitabh Bachchan shared screen space with veteran actor Ashok Kumar.
  • The soundtrack by R.D. Burman included a song that became popular at college festivals.
  • Despite Amitabh's triple role, the film underperformed at the box office upon initial release.
  • Director S. Ramanathan also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from classic tales of separated families.

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