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Dial 100(1982)

6.3/10
Hindi145 minstheatrical

Dial 100 (1982) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by S. Ramanathan. Starring Bindiya Goswami, Vinod Mehra and Aruna Irani. With a rating of 6.3/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 1982.

Director:S. Ramanathan
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
31 December 1982
Director
S. Ramanathan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A phone call unravels a city's wildest secrets.

Film Details

6.3Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionlove
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Dial 100

Cast reunions in this film: Aruna Irani & Vinod Mehra (12 films together), Vinod Mehra & Bindiya Goswami (8 films together), Ashok Kumar & Vinod Mehra (5 films together), Ashok Kumar & Aruna Irani (4 films together), S. Ramanathan & Vinod Mehra (3 films together), and Ashok Kumar & Bindiya Goswami (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title refers to the emergency police phone number in India at the time, which was 100.
  • It features a rare cameo by veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a special appearance, adding star power.
  • Director S. Ramanathan also played a supporting role in the film, as was common in that era.
  • The soundtrack by Laxmikant-Pyarelal includes the popular song 'Mere Jeevan Saathi', sung by Kishore Kumar.
  • Despite its mix of many genres, the film was not a major commercial success upon its release.
  • It was one of several films from the early 1980s that tried to blend comedy and crime thriller elements.
  • The plot involves a stolen necklace, a device common in Hindi cinema to drive crime narratives.

Frequently Asked Questions