Awaargi
Synopsis
Azad (Anil Kapoor), a mob enforcer who rescues the lovely Meena (Meenakshi Seshadri) from a brothel against the orders of both his boss and a rival gang leader. He vows to help her become a singer, and enlists Dhiren (Govindra) to help her, but things become complicated when both men fall for Meena--and the gangsters decide they want her back.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahesh Bhatt
- Screenplay & Story
- Suraj Sanim
- Original Score
- Anu Malik
- Original Title
- Awaargi
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Swaraajya Shree Movies [IN]
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahesh Bhatt
Suraj Sanim
Anu Malik
Dimpy Bahl
Department Leadership Roster
Suraj Sanim
Writer
Anu Malik
Original Music Composer
Dimpy Bahl
Editor
Mahesh Bhatt
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Awaargi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Awaargi about?
Azad (Anil Kapoor), a mob enforcer who rescues the lovely Meena (Meenakshi Seshadri) from a brothel against the orders of both his boss and a rival gang leader. He vows to help her become a singer, and enlists Dhiren (Govindra) to help her, but things become complicated when both men fall for Meena--and the gangsters decide they want her back.
Who directed Awaargi?
Awaargi was directed by Mahesh Bhatt.
Who stars in Awaargi?
The principal cast of Awaargi includes Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Govinda, Anupam Kher, Paresh Rawal.
When was Awaargi released and how long is it?
Awaargi was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Awaargi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Awaargi was composed by Anu Malik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Awaargi?
Awaargi holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).