Bhoomi(2017)
Bhoomi is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language action drama film directed and co-produced by Omung Kumar. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Sharad Kelkar in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2008 Bengali film Shibaji. The story follows Arun Sachdeva, a shoe-maker who turns into a vigilante after his daughter Bhoomi is gang-raped and the court acquits the perpetrators. The film was shot in Agra and released worldwide on 22 September 2017. It received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its graphic violence, insensitive treatment of rape, and poor storytelling. The film was a box office failure.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube (T-Series)
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- Omung Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Arun Sachdeva is a loving father who runs a small shoe shop. His daughter Bhoomi is a happy designer about to get married. When she is brutally gang-raped by four men, Arun expects the law to deliver justice. But the court lets the rapists go free. Now, Arun must decide if he will let the system fail his daughter again, or if he will become the judge, jury, and executioner himself.
“A father's love knows no limits.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Bhoomi' means 'Earth' in Hindi, symbolizing the daughter as the father's world.
- This was Sanjay Dutt's first major film role after his release from prison in 2016.
- Director Omung Kumar is known for biopics but chose this revenge drama as a departure.
- Parts of the movie were shot in Agra, known for the Taj Mahal and leather shoe craftsmanship.
- The film faced criticism for its portrayal of violence and underperformed at the box office.
- Actress Aditi Rao Hydari prepared for her role by learning details about shoe design and repair.
- Composer Sachin-Jigar created the soundtrack, blending traditional Indian sounds with dramatic themes.
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