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Jyoti(1981)

6.5/10
Hindi144 mins

Jyoti (1981) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Pramod Chakravorty. Starring Viju Khote, Ajit Khan and Pramod Chakravorty. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Jyoti stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1981.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1981
Director
Pramod Chakravorty
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A mother stops her son from marrying a poor village girl, Gauri, and arranges for Gauri to marry an older man instead. Gauri agrees, but finds she has no power in a household controlled by the mother and her scheming servants. With others plotting to steal the family's money, Gauri must choose between staying trapped or fighting for her freedom.

A woman's choice: break free or remain bound.

Film Details

6.5Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1981
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familycorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was directed by Pramod Chakravorty, who was better known for his lavish productions like 'Love in Tokyo' and 'The Great Gambler'.
  • Jyoti was one of the few films where actress Moushumi Chatterjee played a dramatic role as the oppressed daughter-in-law, Gauri.
  • The movie featured veteran actor Ashok Kumar in a supporting role, continuing his long career in Hindi cinema into the 1980s.
  • It was released during a period when family dramas about marital oppression were common in Bollywood, following the success of films like 'Griha Pravesh'.
  • The soundtrack was composed by R.D. Burman, but it did not achieve the same popularity as his other works from that era.
  • Some scenes were shot in traditional haveli settings, which were typical for depicting joint family conflicts in films of that time.
  • The film's plot reflects social issues like forced marriage and property disputes, which were frequent themes in early 1980s Indian cinema.

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