
Shaukeen(1982)
Hindi127 mins
Shaukeen (1982) is a 127-minute Hindi film directed by Basu Chatterjee. Starring Gita Siddharth, Jayshree Talpade and Debika Mitra. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Shaukeen stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1982.
Director:Basu Chatterjee
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 April 1982
- Director
- Basu Chatterjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Three older friends in their sixties decide to chase after the fun and excitement they missed when they were younger. They set out on a series of adventures, trying to live life to the fullest. Their goal is to experience everything they can before it's too late.
“Three old friends. One last chance for adventure.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
127Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 April 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
friendshipidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Ashok KumarActor
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A.K. HangalActor
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Utpal DuttActor
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Mithun ChakrabortyActor
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Rati AgnihotriActor
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Gita SiddharthActor
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Basu ChatterjeeDirector
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Jayshree TalpadeActor
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Debika MitraCrew
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Trivia
- The film was inspired by the 1976 Marathi movie 'Navra Maza Navsacha', which had a similar plot about elderly men seeking adventure.
- This was the only film where veteran actors Ashok Kumar and Utpal Dutt appeared together as co-stars.
- The song 'Jahan Chaar Yaar Mil Jaye' became popular for its depiction of carefree friendship among older characters.
- Director Basu Chatterjee was known for middle-class comedies, and this film marked a shift to focus on senior citizens' desires.
- The film's lighthearted treatment of a bold theme was considered quite progressive for its time in Indian cinema.
- It was remade in Tamil as 'Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan' in 1991, adapting the story for a South Indian audience.