Qaidi Band(2017)
Hindi118 mins
Qaidi Band (2017) is a 118-minute Hindi film directed by Habib Faisal. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Qaidi Band stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.
Director:Habib Faisal
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 August 2017
- Director
- Habib Faisal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A group of prisoners awaiting trial are made to form a band in jail. Their music becomes popular online, and they start using their songs to speak out against the prison system and the courts. When things seem hopeless, music becomes their last source of hope.
“Music behind bars becomes their voice for freedom.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
118Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 August 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Qaidi Band' translates to 'Prisoner Band', reflecting the central theme of inmates forming a musical group.
- Director Habib Faisal is known for realistic dramas and previously wrote films like 'Band Baaja Baaraat' and 'Ishaqzaade'.
- The movie was shot in real locations, including a functional jail in Maharashtra, to add authenticity to the setting.
- It features original songs composed by Amit Trivedi, known for his work in 'Dev.D' and 'Lootera'.
- The film explores the issue of prolonged undertrial detention, a real problem in India's justice system.
- Despite its critical themes, 'Qaidi Band' had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.
- The cast includes several fresh faces alongside established actors like Aadar Jain, making it a launch vehicle for new talent.