
Jal(2014)
Hindi mins
Jal (2014) is a Hindi film directed by Girish Malik. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Jal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2014.
Director:Girish Malik
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 April 2014
- Director
- Girish Malik
- Language
- Hindi
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Bakka has a special gift for finding water in the desert. Against a backdrop of severe water shortage, his ability leads to a complicated story involving love, rivalry, and betrayal. These events reveal the darker sides of human nature.
“A gift for water sparks a desert of human greed.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date4 April 2014
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionloveidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Jal' means water in Hindi, but it was released internationally as 'Water' to avoid confusion.
- Director Girish Malik spent over a decade developing the script, inspired by real water scarcity issues in Gujarat's Rann of Kutch.
- Lead actor Purab Kohli performed many of his own stunts, including scenes where he is dragged behind a moving vehicle.
- The film's crew faced extreme conditions, shooting in the salt deserts of Gujarat where temperatures exceeded 45°C (113°F).
- It was shot simultaneously in Hindi and English, with the English version featuring different actors for some supporting roles.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a rare Bollywood song by the Pakistani band Strings, titled 'Tu Koi Aur Hai'.
- Despite its environmental theme, the film underperformed at the Indian box office but gained attention at international film festivals.


