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Baazar(1982)
Hindi134 mins
Baazar (1982) is a 134-minute Hindi film directed by Sagar Sarhadi. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Baazar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1982.
Director:Sagar Sarhadi
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Sagar Sarhadi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Najma loves Salim but will only marry him once he has enough money. An older man named Shakir offers to help Salim start his business. In return, Najma must find a wife for Shakir.
“Love demands a price. Can she pay it?”
Film Details
7.6Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asবাজার
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovecorruptionfamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life incident of a wealthy man seeking a bride through a newspaper advertisement.
- Sagar Sarhadi, the director, was better known as a screenwriter for films like 'Kabhi Kabhie' and 'Silsila'.
- The movie's title 'Bazaar' refers to the metaphorical marketplace of human relationships and transactions.
- It was one of the early films to critically examine the practice of arranged marriages for financial gain in middle-class Muslim society.
- The film's realistic portrayal led to some controversy upon release for its bold social commentary.
- Despite critical praise, it was not a major commercial success at the box office.
- The soundtrack, composed by Khayyam, is considered a classic, featuring the famous ghazal 'Dekh Lo Aaj Humko Ji Bhar Ke'.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Baazar
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