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Har Har Gange(1979)

6.5/10
Hindi mins

Har Har Gange (1979) is a Hindi film directed by Babubhai Mistry. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Har Har Gange stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1979.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 1979
Director
Babubhai Mistry
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

The goddess Ganga, who lives in the heavens, has a son with the god Shiva. Their son defeats a demon, but the demon's father brings a terrible drought to the human world. A man named Bhagirath and his wife pray to various gods, seeking to understand why Ganga refuses to come to Earth and end the suffering.

A river goddess holds the key to Earth's survival.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1979
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familysurvivaljusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Har Har Gange' is a devotional chant meaning 'Glory to Ganga', often associated with Lord Shiva.
  • It was one of the few mythological films released in 1979, a year dominated by action and romantic dramas.
  • The role of Bhagirath was played by actor Vijayendra Ghatge, known more for his work in parallel cinema.
  • The movie features special effects typical of its era, like painted backdrops and basic optical composites.
  • A subplot involves appeasing the nine forms of Goddess Durga, drawing from the Navadurga tradition in Hinduism.
  • The film's soundtrack includes bhajans by music director Chitragupta, who was known for his work in Bhojpuri and Hindi films.
  • It performed modestly at the box office, as audience taste was shifting away from traditional mythological stories.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Har Har Gange

Frequently Asked Questions