Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal(2012)
Hindi123 mins
Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal (2012) is a 123-minute Hindi film directed by Manish Vatsalya. Starring Ashwini Kalsekar, Yashpal Sharma and Hazel Crowney. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.
Director:Manish Vatsalya
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 2012
- Director
- Manish Vatsalya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
Four criminals from Bihar travel to Mumbai to pull off a major crime. Their plan falls apart when one of them has a change of heart, turning their mission upside down.
“Four outlaws. One mission. A change of heart changes everything.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
123Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 September 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title is a popular Hindi phrase meaning 'If you want to live, hit hard', reflecting its gritty theme.
- Director Manish Vatsalya is known for making films focused on social issues, often set in North India.
- The movie was shot on location in Bihar and Mumbai to capture the contrast between the two settings.
- It features a mix of established actors and newcomers, which was a deliberate casting choice.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on home video or streaming platforms.
- Its plot draws inspiration from real-life stories of small-town criminals migrating to big cities.
- The soundtrack includes regional Bhojpuri music elements to ground the story in its Bihar origins.