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Aadharshila(1982)
Hindi154 mins
Aadharshila (1982) is a 154-minute Hindi film directed by Ashok Ahuja. Starring Satish Kaushik, Madhumalti Kapoor and Alok Nath. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Aadharshila stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1982.
Director:Ashok Ahuja
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Ashok Ahuja
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A group of young film school graduates tries to break into the movie business, facing many challenges along the way. Their story concludes as they finally finish making their own film.
“Dreams clash with reality in the world of filmmaking.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
154Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThe Foundation Stone
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalidentitycorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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7.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was shot on a very low budget, with many crew members working for free.
- It was the directorial debut of Ashok Ahuja, who was also an FTII graduate.
- The movie features real FTII campus locations, including its famous canteen.
- Several actors in the film, like M.K. Raina, were established theatre artists.
- It had a limited release and is considered a cult film among film students.
- The story reflects the real-life struggles of FTII graduates in the 1970s and 80s.
- The film-within-a-film climax was a meta-commentary on the industry's challenges.