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Indu Sarkar(2017)

5.5/10
Hindi139 mins

Indu Sarkar (2017) is a 139-minute Hindi film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Indu Sarkar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
28 July 2017
Director
Madhur Bhandarkar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A woman's husband is a government worker who supports the Emergency to get ahead. This creates a deep moral conflict for her. She decides to break away and find her own path.

When power corrupts, one woman must choose.

Film Details

5.5Rating
139Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 July 2017

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film was originally given an 'A' certificate by the censor board, but the director appealed and got it changed to 'UA'.
  • Madhur Bhandarkar said he researched the Emergency period for over four years by meeting people who lived through it.
  • Neil Nitin Mukesh's character is loosely inspired by Sanjay Gandhi, a key figure during the 1975 Emergency.
  • A public interest litigation was filed against the movie before release, seeking a stay for allegedly distorting history.
  • The movie's budget was reported to be quite modest, around 10 crore rupees, which is low for a period drama.
  • Kirti Kulhari spent time with women who were political prisoners during the Emergency to prepare for her role.
  • Some scenes were shot at real locations in Delhi that were historically significant during the Emergency period.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Indu Sarkar

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