
Afwaah(2023)
Hindi126 mins
Afwaah (2023) is a 126-minute Hindi film directed by Sudhir Mishra. Starring Appurv Gupta, Sharib Hashmi and Sudhir Mishra. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Afwaah stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Director:Sudhir Mishra
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 May 2023
- Director
- Sudhir Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A woman tries to break off her engagement to a dangerous politician. A stranger helps her, but they both become targets of intense hatred and prejudice.
“A rumor can kill faster than a bullet.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
126Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 May 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Appurv GuptaActor
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Sharib HashmiActor
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Sudhir MishraDirector
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Eisha ChopraActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Afwaah' means 'rumour' in Hindi, reflecting the story's theme of how misinformation spreads.
- Director Sudhir Mishra said the story was inspired by real-life incidents of mob violence in India.
- Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar worked together for the first time in this film.
- The movie was shot in just 35 days, mostly in Rajasthan, to create a tense, small-town atmosphere.
- It premiered directly on Netflix in India instead of having a wide theatrical release.
- The character played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui is a journalist, a role he has played in several other films.
- Critics noted the film's use of dark humour to comment on serious social issues like politics and fake news.