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Rivaaz(2011)
Hindi120 mins
Rivaaz (2011) is a 120-minute Hindi film directed by Ashok Nanda. Starring Yashpal Sharma, Rajendra Gupta and Saadhika Randhawa. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Rivaaz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.
Director:Ashok Nanda
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 September 2011
- Director
- Ashok Nanda
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A man falls in love with a woman from his village. She is trapped in a family tradition that forces women into prostitution. The practice continues as a money-making business, ignored by the authorities.
“A love that defies a village's cruel tradition.”
Film Details
4.5Rating
120Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 September 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot on location in rural Rajasthan to authentically depict the setting of the tradition.
- Director Ashok Nanda was reportedly inspired by real-life reports and documentaries on the practice.
- The movie's title 'Rivaaz' directly translates to 'tradition' or 'custom' in Hindi, central to its theme.
- It features a soundtrack with folk-inspired music to match its rural backdrop and emotional tone.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on festival circuits and awareness campaigns.
- Lead actress Preeti Jhangiani was noted for her role as the village belle caught in the oppressive system.
- Some scenes were improvised with local non-actors to add realism to the village sequences.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Rivaaz