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Mandi(1983)

7.8/10
Hindi167 mins

Mandi (1983) is a 167-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. Starring Shabana Azmi, Neena Gupta and Amrish Puri. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Mandi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1983.

Director:Shyam Benegal
Mood:
darkfunnyemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 February 1983
Director
Shyam Benegal
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A group of women run a brothel in town. They face pressure from a politician and property developers who want them to leave. The story follows their struggles to stay together and protect their home.

A brothel fights to stay open against all odds.

Film Details

7.8Rating
167Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date25 February 1983
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThe Market Place · Market Place · Mandi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnyemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfamilyidentity
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film is based on a short story by Urdu writer Ghulam Abbas, which was later adapted into a play.
  • It was shot in Hyderabad's old city to capture the authentic look of a bustling, crowded neighborhood.
  • Shabana Azmi's role as Rukmini Bai was originally offered to another actress, but she insisted on playing it.
  • The title 'Mandi' means 'marketplace' in Hindi, symbolizing the buying and selling within the story.
  • Composer Vanraj Bhatia used folk-inspired music to reflect the setting, avoiding typical Bollywood songs.
  • The film faced censorship issues for its bold subject matter but was not heavily cut upon release.
  • It was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 1984 Academy Awards.

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