72 Hoorain(2023)
Hindi120 mins
72 Hoorain (2023) is a 120-minute Hindi film directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan. Starring Ashok Pathak, Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and Chirantan Das. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, 72 Hoorain stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Director:Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan
Mood:
darkdisturbingemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 July 2023
- Director
- Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Two men are promised a heavenly reward for carrying out a violent act. The story follows them as they face the unexpected and grim reality of their actions. It's a dark look at extremism, arguing that every life deserves respect.
“What price does paradise demand?”
Film Details
7.2Rating
120Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date7 July 2023
Also Known As72 Hoorain
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkdisturbingemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
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Ashok PathakActor
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Sanjay Puran Singh ChauhanDirector
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Chirantan DasCrew
→#4
R
Rasheed NazActor
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#6S
Saru MainiActor
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Aamir BashirActor
→Trivia
- The film's title refers to the belief that martyrs in Islam are promised 72 companions in paradise.
- Director Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan previously won a National Award for his 2019 film 'Bahattar Hoorain'.
- It was reportedly shot in a single schedule across real locations in Uttar Pradesh to maintain a raw feel.
- The film faced significant delays in its theatrical release due to its sensitive subject matter.
- It uses dark comedy to critique religious extremism, a rare approach in mainstream Hindi cinema.
- The movie's poster and teaser deliberately avoided showing the actors' faces to focus on the theme.
- It was produced independently with a relatively small budget compared to typical Bollywood films.