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Chorni(1982)
Hindi149 mins
Chorni (1982) is a 149-minute Hindi film directed by Jyoti Swaroop. Starring Helen, Leela Mishra and Jalal Agha. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Chorni stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1982.
Director:Jyoti Swaroop
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Jyoti Swaroop
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A young housemaid is assaulted by two men from a wealthy family. After escaping, she is falsely accused, imprisoned, and becomes a hardened thief upon release. Years later, she is given a chance at reform by a kind judge, only to discover his son is one of the men who attacked her.
“From victim to thief, she meets her past again.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
149Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Chorni' means 'female thief' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's transformation.
- Director Jyoti Swaroop is best known for the classic comedy 'Padosan', making this a rare dramatic turn for him.
- Actress Moushumi Chatterjee, who played Deepa, was a major star but this role was a departure from her usual glamorous image.
- The film was released during a wave of 'avenging woman' narratives in early 1980s Indian cinema.
- It features veteran actor Pran in a key role as the gangster Shambhu Dada, a character type he often played.
- The courtroom and prison scenes were likely filmed at popular Mumbai studio sets of the era.
- The plot's focus on a judge rehabilitating a convict echoes social reform themes common in 1970s-80s Hindi films.