Lahu Ke Do Rang(1979)
Hindi151 mins
Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979) is a 151-minute Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt. Starring Vinod Khanna and Shabana Azmi. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Lahu Ke Do Rang stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1979.
Director:Mahesh Bhatt
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 September 1979
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A police inspector's father was murdered by criminals over stolen gold. Years later, he tracks down the gang leader, now using a different name. He also discovers his own stepbrother is working for the man who killed their father.
“A brother he never knew. A killer he must stop.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
151Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 September 1979
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was inspired by the Hollywood movie 'The Godfather', adapting its themes of revenge and family conflict to an Indian setting.
- This was one of the few films where actor Vinod Khanna played a double role, portraying both the hero Raj Singh and his step-brother Suraj.
- The movie marked an early collaboration between director Mahesh Bhatt and music director Rajesh Roshan, who would later work on more successful projects.
- Actress Shabana Azmi, known for serious roles, performed a popular cabaret number 'Meri Jaan Balle Balle' in the film.
- The film's title translates to 'Two Colors of Blood', symbolizing the two brothers born from the same father but leading different lives.
- Despite having major stars, the film was not a major box office success upon its initial release.
- The climax was shot in a dramatic temple setting, which was a common visual motif in revenge dramas of the 1970s.