Name: Ijaazat
Genre: Romance, Drama
Released: 1987-10-24
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Cast: Rekha, Naseeruddin Shah, Anuradha Patel, Sulabha Deshpande

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An estranged couple accidentally meet in a railway station's waiting room and revisit their past.

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Bittersweet Romance
Masterclass in Dialogue
Non-Linear Narrative
Emotional Catharsis
Mumbai Railway Setting
Psychological Depth
Melancholic Tone
Realistic Drama
Iconic Performances

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Directed by: Gulzar
Written by: Subodh Ghosh, Gulzar
Produced by: R.K. Gupta
Music by: Rahul Dev Burman

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Facts

October 24, 1987 · 2 h 17 min · Romance, Drama

Released: October 24, 1987
Runtime: 2 h 17 min
Genres: Romance, Drama
Original language: Hindi
Made in: India

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5 questions, like "Is Ijaazat worth watching?"

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Is Ijaazat worth watching?

81

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Ijaazat okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Ijaazat good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Ijaazat plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Ijaazat in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.