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Aalaap(2012)
Hindi116 mins
Aalaap (2012) is a 116-minute Hindi film directed by Manish Manikpuri. Starring Murali Sharma, Raghubir Yadav and Vijay Raaz. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Aalaap stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.
Director:Manish Manikpuri
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 July 2012
- Director
- Manish Manikpuri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Four college students in a rock band visit a village run by Maoist rebels. They choose to confront the armed group using music instead of weapons.
“Music fights violence in a rebel-held village.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
116Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 July 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in real villages of Chhattisgarh, a state often affected by Maoist conflict.
- It was the directorial debut of Manish Manikpuri, who had previously worked as an assistant director on other projects.
- The movie's title 'Aalaap' refers to the opening melodic improvisation in Indian classical music.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available on major streaming platforms.
- It explores the theme of using music as a form of peaceful protest against armed insurgency.
- The cast included relatively new actors, with no major Bollywood stars in leading roles.
- The soundtrack featured a mix of rock music and traditional folk influences from central India.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aalaap
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