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Mehrunisa(2021)
Hindi90 mins
Mehrunisa (2021) is a 90-minute Hindi film directed by Sandeep Kumar. Starring Sandeep Kumar. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Mehrunisa stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Sandeep Kumar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 January 2021
- Director
- Sandeep Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An 80-year-old actress pursues her lifelong dream. She challenges the male-dominated film industry. Her actions unintentionally make her a major figure for women's rights.
“An actress at 80 fights for her dream and a generation.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
90Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 January 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityjusticefamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Sandeep KumarDirector
→Trivia
- The film's lead actress, Zeba Kohli, was 78 years old during filming, close to her character's age.
- Director Sandeep Kumar also wrote the screenplay, which was inspired by real-life stories of older actresses struggling for roles.
- It was shot on a modest budget over 18 days, primarily in Mumbai and a few outdoor locations.
- The movie's title, 'Mehrunisa', is a classic Persian name meaning 'compassionate woman', reflecting the protagonist's journey.
- Despite its theme, the film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through festival screenings.
- A key scene where the character confronts a director was improvised based on the actress's own experiences.
- The soundtrack features a rare playback singing cameo by a veteran classical singer in a contemporary film setting.