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Chakra(1981)

7.5/10
Hindi135 mins

Chakra (1981) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj. Starring Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Anjali Paigankar and Rabindra Dharmaraj. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Chakra stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 March 1981
Director
Rabindra Dharmaraj
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A woman's husband is killed by police after he murders her attacker. She moves to a slum, where she becomes involved with two men. Both men take advantage of her, but also develop feelings for her.

A slum, two men, and a woman fighting to survive.

Film Details

7.5Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 March 1981
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was based on a Marathi novel called 'Chakra' by Jaywant Dalvi, who also wrote the screenplay.
  • It was the only feature film directed by Rabindra Dharmaraj, who died shortly after its release.
  • The movie was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 54th Academy Awards.
  • Smita Patil, who played Amma, was pregnant during filming, which was worked into her character's storyline.
  • The film's realistic depiction of Mumbai slums led to it being shot extensively on location in Dharavi.
  • It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1981.
  • Composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar, brother of Lata Mangeshkar, provided the film's music, which was noted for its sparse, folk-inspired score.

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