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Star(1982)
Hindi128 mins
Star (1982) is a 128-minute Hindi film directed by Vinod Pande. Starring Ravindra Kapoor, Nadeem Khan and A.K. Hangal. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Star stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1982.
Director:Vinod Pande
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Vinod Pande
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A young man dreams of becoming a famous singer like Elvis Presley, which costs him his regular job. He finds work at a disco, falls in love, and faces violence from a rival club owner. After recovering, he is heartbroken to discover his love is now with his own brother.
“A dreamer's music clashes with family and love.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
128Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As[Hindi] Star
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Star' was written in English on posters, which was unusual for Hindi films at the time.
- Actor Kumar Gaurav, who played Dev, was a popular star but this film did not perform well at the box office.
- The movie features a character inspired by Elvis Presley, a rare direct Western music reference in early 80s Bollywood.
- Director Vinod Pande was known for social dramas, making this music-centric plot a slight shift from his usual style.
- The disco club setting was a trendy backdrop in several films of the era, reflecting the late 70s and early 80s disco culture in India.
- Actress Rati Agnihotri, who played Maya, was a major star but this film is not among her most remembered works.
- The conflict between two disco owners, Charlie and Rana, mirrors real-life competition among nightclub owners in metropolitan cities like Mumbai at the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Star
