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Vidhaata

1982 · 168 min · Director: Subhash Ghai

Vidhaata (1982) is an action drama, directed by Subhash Ghai. It stars Sanjay Dutt and Shammi Kapoor. The 168-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Vidhaata Is About

When a Police inspector is killed by a band of thugs, his grieving father Samsher Singh seeks justice. Pratap Singh has left behind a pregnant widow, who dies in chidbirth, leaving Samsher to bring up the child Kunal. The transformation of Samsher Singh (a locomotive engine driver) into Sobhraj, multi millionaire and owner of a vast network of business. Kunal is brought up by Abu Baba, a servant of Sobhraj to be honest, upright, and very independent minded. Durga, the daughter of a former employee of Sobhraj, who is serving time and Kunal fall in love. This not acceptable to his grandfather, though Abu Baba approves of the relationship. Disaster strikes when an attempt is made to separate the lovers. The life of Samsher Singh alias Sobhraj begins to unravel from here. How Kunal's ethical upbringing by his foster-father, and his financial and business circumstances of his grandfather meet in a titanic conscience clash and how he resolves matters is at the nexus of the plot.

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What is Vidhaata about?

When a Police inspector is killed by a band of thugs, his grieving father Samsher Singh seeks justice. Pratap Singh has left behind a pregnant widow, who dies in chidbirth, leaving Samsher to bring up the child Kunal.

Where can I watch Vidhaata?

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How long is Vidhaata?

Vidhaata runs for 168 minutes (2h 48m).

When did Vidhaata come out?

Vidhaata was released in 1982.

Who directed Vidhaata?

Vidhaata was directed by Subhash Ghai.

Who stars in Vidhaata?

Vidhaata stars Sanjay Dutt, Shammi Kapoor, Viju Khote, Padmini Kolhapure.

What is Vidhaata's rating?

Vidhaata holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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