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Khwab(1980)

6.5/10
Hindi mins

Khwab (1980) is a Hindi film directed by Shakti Samanta. Starring Sujit Kumar, Utpal Dutt and Madan Puri. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Khwab stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1980
Director
Shakti Samanta
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man moves from his small town to Bombay, determined to become rich and successful. He gets a good job, falls for his boss's daughter, and quickly climbs the corporate ladder. On the day of his engagement, he is arrested for the murder of a pregnant woman who was his neighbor.

A dream of success turns into a nightmare of crime.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Khwab' means 'dream' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's ambition to rise from poverty to wealth.
  • Shakti Samanta, known for romantic films like 'Aradhana', directed this darker drama exploring social mobility and crime.
  • Actor Sanjeev Kumar was initially considered for the lead role, but the part eventually went to newcomer Kumar Gaurav.
  • The movie features early performances by actors who later became famous, like Smita Patil in a supporting role.
  • It was shot extensively in real chawls (tenement buildings) of Borivali, Mumbai, to add authenticity to the setting.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by R.D. Burman, includes the popular song 'Tumse Badhkar Duniya Mein'.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, 'Khwab' did not perform well at the box office upon its initial release in 1980.

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