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Sparsh(1980)

8.1/10
Hindi145 mins

Sparsh (1980) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Sai Paranjape. Starring Shabana Azmi, Naseeruddin Shah and Sudha Chopra. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Sparsh stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.

Director:Sai Paranjape
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 January 1980
Director
Sai Paranjape
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

A blind man runs a school for children who are also blind. He faces challenges in his work but also finds joy. His life changes when a lonely widow starts volunteering at the school and they fall in love.

A blind teacher finds love where he least expects it.

Film Details

8.1Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date30 January 1980
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAdd a kezed! · Sparsh

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by Sai Paranjape's real-life visits to a school for the blind in Pune.
  • Naseeruddin Shah prepared for his role by spending time at a blind school and learning to read Braille.
  • The film's title 'Sparsh' means 'touch', reflecting how the characters connect beyond sight.
  • It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1980.
  • Shabana Azmi's character was originally written as a teacher, but was changed to a widow volunteer.
  • The movie was shot on a low budget, mostly using real locations like the school campus.
  • Composer Kanu Roy created a soundtrack that avoided typical romantic melodies to match the film's realistic tone.

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