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Doordarshan(2020)

5.9/10
Hindi mins

Doordarshan (2020) is a Hindi film directed by Gagan Puri. Starring Mahie Gill, Rajesh Sharma and Manu Rishi. With an audience rating of 5.9/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Doordarshan stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2020.

Director:Gagan Puri
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
28 February 2020
Theatrical Release
28 February 2020
Director
Gagan Puri
Language
Hindi
GudVibe Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

A grandmother wakes up from a long coma. Her family is usually full of arguments, but they put their problems aside. They all work together to help her get used to a world that has changed while she was asleep.

A family reconnects to help her remember a new world.

Film Details

5.9Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 February 2020
Also Known AsDoordarshan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 21 days, mostly in real homes in Delhi to keep a natural feel.
  • Director Gagan Puri also wrote the story, drawing from his own observations of family dynamics.
  • It was one of the few Hindi films released directly on a streaming platform during the early pandemic.
  • The veteran actress playing the matriarch had not acted in a lead role for over a decade before this.
  • The title 'Door Ke Darshan' is a playful twist on a common Hindi phrase about distant relatives.
  • Several scenes use long single takes to show the family's chaotic interactions in real time.
  • The film's small budget meant many crew members took on multiple roles behind the camera.

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