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Afwaah(2023)

6.5/10
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
Where to watch:
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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

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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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Mauricio VidalCrew
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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.

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