Harami(2021)
Hindi100 mins
Harami (2021) is a 100-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Madiraju. Starring Ashutosh Gaikwad, Shyam Madiraju and Lasse Ulvedal Tolbøll. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Harami stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Shyam Madiraju
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 June 2021
- Director
- Shyam Madiraju
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A teenage orphan in Mumbai steals from people on trains with his gang. His life changes when he meets the daughter of a man who killed himself after being robbed.
“A stolen wallet leads to a life-changing encounter.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
100Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date30 June 2021
Also Known As하라미 · Harami: The Bastard · हरामी: द बास्टर्ड
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Ashutosh GaikwadActor
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Shyam MadirajuDirector
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Lasse Ulvedal TolbøllCrew
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Diksha NishaActor
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Antonio SánchezMusic
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Harami' is a Hindi slang word meaning 'bastard' or 'rascal', reflecting the protagonist's outsider status.
- Director Shyam Madiraju spent years researching Mumbai's street children and pickpocket gangs to make the story authentic.
- It was shot on location in Mumbai's crowded local trains and stations, often using hidden cameras for realism.
- The film premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea before its release in India.
- Lead actor Aditya Rawal, who plays the pickpocket, is the son of well-known Indian actor Paresh Rawal.
- The movie uses a mix of professional actors and non-professionals from Mumbai's streets for supporting roles.
- Despite its critical acclaim, the film had a very limited theatrical release in India, focusing more on festival circuits.