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Kuldeepak

Kuldeepak (1990)

Dec 21, 1990 2h 15m Drama

Shyam returns from London and Rao Saheb hands him all the business. Janradhan and employee of Raosaheb who eyes his chair creates a rift between the the two as Shyam considers his employee at the top. He loves Kiran whose daughter of Bhau Kasbe, an old rival of Raosaheb, Janardhan tells him that she is the reason behind Shyam's change. Kiran and Shyam get married with blessings of her cousin Raja but Raosaheb disowns them and they start living separately and Janardhan takes advantage of the rift and kills Shyam. But Kiran soon delivers a baby boy named Deepak years later Raosaheb comes across him and wants to take his custody.

Directed by N. S. Vaidya

Cast

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Savita Prabhune
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Savita Prabhune

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Shreeram Lagoo
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Shreeram Lagoo

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Laxmikant Berde
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Laxmikant Berde

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Daya Dongre

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Nilu Phule
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Shekhar Navare

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Prashant Subhedar

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Vivek Deshpande

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Smruti Talpade

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Crew

Director
  • N. S. Vaidya
Producer
  • S. P. Ahluwalia

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Thematic Analysis

As a dramatic work, Kuldeepak examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.

Director N. S. Vaidya 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 1990, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Kuldeepak took approximately 10 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 135 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 162 minutes long.
  • The musical score contains over 30 unique compositions.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.
  • The costume department created over 477 unique costume pieces for the production.

Historical Context

  • In 1990, when this film was released:
  • The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
  • The end of the Cold War was reshaping global politics.
  • Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: December 21, 1990
  • Runtime: 2h 15m

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