Cast
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Amitabh Bachchan
as Maj. Ranvir Kaul
Sanjay Dutt
as Khan
Akshaye Khanna
as Gaurang Kaul
Amrita Rao
as Radhika
Kay Kay Menon
as Sohail
Tanuja Samarth
as Ranvir Kaul's wife
Rajendra Gupta
as Anand
Ashraf Ul Haq
as Naru
Piyush Mishra
as Qureshi
Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat
as Baldev
Arif Zakaria
as Rajan
Saurabh Dubey
as Minister
Kamlesh Sawant
as Nayyar
Raghubir Yadav
as Jata
Crew
Director
- Milan Luthria
Producer
- Gaurang Doshi
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Milan Luthria brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2004, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home took approximately 29 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 161 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 205 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 56 unique compositions.
- The film contains approximately 2106 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 14 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2004, when this film is released:
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
While Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Sawan Ko Aane Do, which focuses more on action than character development, Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Dishkiyaoon and India Lockdown explore similar territory, Deewaar: Let's Bring Our Heroes Home stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: June 25, 2004
- Runtime: 2h 41m
