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Hum Paanch(1980)

6.5/10
Hindi163 mins

Hum Paanch (1980) is a 163-minute Hindi film directed by Bapu. Starring Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi and Mithun Chakraborty. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Hum Paanch stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.

Director:Bapu
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1980
Director
Bapu
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 43m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A cruel and powerful man rules a small town. He abandons his lover after she becomes pregnant and refuses his demands. She must now find someone brave enough to help her stand up to his tyranny.

A woman's fight against a tyrant's reign.

Film Details

6.5Rating
163Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was based on the 1978 Telugu movie 'Mugguru Monagallu', which was also directed by Bapu.
  • This was one of the few Hindi films where veteran actor Sanjeev Kumar played a purely villainous role.
  • The movie's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal, but it did not produce any major hit songs.
  • Actress Moushumi Chatterjee, who played Soundariya, was pregnant in real life during parts of the filming.
  • The film's climax and themes of a woman seeking justice were considered quite bold for its time.
  • Despite its star cast, the movie was not a major commercial success upon its release.
  • Director Bapu was primarily known for his work in South Indian cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial.

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