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Ahimsa(1979)
Hindi6 mins
Ahimsa (1979) is a 6-minute Hindi film directed by Chand. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Ahimsa stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1979.
Director:Chand
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- Chand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 6m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A decorated soldier returns to his village and becomes an outlaw leader. He then clashes with a ruthless bandit named Raka.
“A hero turned outlaw seeks justice in a violent world.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
6Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengesurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ahinsa' means non-violence, which contrasts with its action-packed dacoit storyline.
- Sunil Dutt, who played the lead, was also a sitting Member of Parliament when this film was released.
- Director Chand was known for social dramas, making this action-oriented dacoit film a slight shift in his work.
- The movie was filmed in the ravines of Chambal, a region famous in India for real-life dacoit history.
- It features veteran actor Pran as the antagonist Raka, continuing his iconic run as a villain in Hindi cinema.
- The film's music was composed by R.D. Burman, but it did not produce any major hit songs upon release.
- Despite its star cast, 'Ahinsa' did not perform well commercially and is considered a lesser-known film from its era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ahimsa
Actor-Actor3 films →