Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai(1980)
Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai is a 1980 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, and Smita Patil in lead roles. It follows the life of Albert Pinto, a young man from a middle-class Christian family in Bombay who is perpetually angry at the social and economic injustices around him. The narrative is set against the backdrop of a major labour strike in the city, highlighting the struggles of the working class. The film won the 1981 Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie. It is known for its realistic portrayal of urban poverty and family dynamics. The film is available on select streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- Saeed Akhtar Mirza
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Albert Pinto is a young man in Bombay who is always angry. He yells at his girlfriend, fights with his family, and argues with strangers. His anger comes from poverty, injustice, and a feeling of helplessness. The film shows his daily life and the struggles of his family during a citywide strike.
“Why is Albert always angry?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Shabana Azmi (14 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Smita Patil (12 films together), Rohini Hattangadi & Naseeruddin Shah (8 films together), Rohini Hattangadi & Smita Patil (7 films together), Rohini Hattangadi & Shabana Azmi (3 films together), and Shabana Azmi & Sulabha Deshpande (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai' but the censor board objected, so the title was changed to 'Albert Pinto Ko Gussa Kyoon Aata Hai' for release.
- It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Naseeruddin Shah in a lead role, showcasing his talent before he became widely known.
- Director Saeed Akhtar Mirza co-wrote the script with renowned playwright and screenwriter Satyadev Dubey.
- The movie was shot on location in Mumbai's bustling streets and chawls to capture authentic middle-class life.
- It was part of a wave of parallel cinema in the early 1980s that focused on social issues rather than mainstream entertainment.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Bhaskar Chandavarkar, featured minimal background music to keep the focus on the story.
- Despite critical praise, the movie did not perform well commercially at the box office when it was first released.