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Ashanti(1982)

6.7/10
Hindi mins

Ashanti (1982) is a Hindi film directed by Umesh Mehra. Starring Nadira, Shabana Azmi and Jeevan Dhar. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Ashanti stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1982.

Director:Umesh Mehra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1982
Director
Umesh Mehra
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A police officer is falsely accused of robbing a bank and sent to jail. His mother dies from the shock of hearing this news. After his release, he seeks revenge on those who destroyed his life.

Framed for a crime, he's back for revenge.

Film Details

6.7Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ashanti' refers to the Ashanti tribe of Ghana, but the movie is not set in Africa.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Dharmendra played a police officer who gets imprisoned.
  • The movie features a popular song 'Jawani Janeman' sung by Asha Bhosle and picturised on Hema Malini.
  • Director Umesh Mehra was better known for his work in action and thriller genres during the 1980s.
  • The film's plot of a framed officer seeking revenge was a common theme in early 1980s Bollywood.
  • Ashanti was not a major box office success compared to other Dharmendra films of that era.
  • Composer Bappi Lahiri, known for disco music, gave the film's soundtrack a different, dramatic score.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ashanti

Frequently Asked Questions