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Dhuaan(1981)
Hindi mins
Dhuaan (1981) is a Hindi film directed by Dulal Guha. With an audience rating of 6.1/10, Dhuaan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.
Director:Dulal Guha
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- Dulal Guha
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A widow's life is disrupted when a man arrives, saying he is her late husband's brother. She insists he is lying, because her brother-in-law died in a car accident three years ago.
“A stranger claims a dead man's name. She knows he's lying.”
Film Details
6.1Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1981
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
identityfamilysurvivalcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Dhuan' means 'smoke' in Hindi, hinting at the story's themes of deception and unclear identities.
- Director Dulal Guha was better known for directing popular action and drama films like 'Jaal' and 'Do Chor'.
- The movie was part of a wave of early 1980s thrillers exploring themes of impersonation and family secrets.
- It was released the same year as the iconic film 'Kudrat', which also featured a suspenseful plot twist.
- The film's synopsis reflects a common thriller trope of the era, where a stranger disrupts a seemingly settled family life.
- Actor Sanjeev Kumar was initially considered for the male lead, but the role ultimately went to a different performer.
- The movie is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen title from its period.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Dhuaan