Waqt

Name: Waqt
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-04-22
Duration: 2 h 33 min
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shefali Shah, Boman Irani

2005·Movie

·2h 33min·

Drama

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6.8

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6.8

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline7
Fast Pace7
Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

Family Dynamics9
Hopefulness8
Catharsis8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

Situational Comedy5
Wit & Wordplay4
Physical Comedy4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Acting8
Character Depth8
Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition7

Energy

High

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Waqt is thrilling, fast-paced, and spectacular.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

High

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

Emotionally, it's hopeful, cathartic, and moving. Much of it is about family and growing up.

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All heart traits

Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis8Emotional release and payoff.
Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Coming of Age7Personal growth and self-discovery.

Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some situational comedy.

All humor traits

Situational Comedy5Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy4Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.

Related traits

Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Medium

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Its world is built around family, everyday modern life, and growing up.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.

Pop Culture5References and cultural commentary.
Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.

Craft

High

Standout performances and characters

The performances and characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Style

High

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

More movies with high style

All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Music Centrality7The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

The Race Against Time

A chronic illness leaves Ishwar with only a few months to live. His son Aditya is extremely reckless. To make him realise his responsibilities, Ishwar throws his son out of the house.

Family DramaFather-Son RelationshipEmotional GrowthRecklessness & ResponsibilityRealization of ResponsibilitiesChronic IllnessBollywood SpectacleMelodramatic StorytellingRedemption

Actors

Amitabh Bachchan

Ishwarchand Thakur

Akshay Kumar

Aditya Ishwarchand Thakur

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Pooja 'Mitali' Thakur

Shefali Shah

Sumitra Thakur

Boman Irani

Nattu Bhai

Rajpal Yadav

Laxman

Asawari Joshi

Ashalata

Crew

Directed by:

Vipul Amrutlal Shah

Written by:

Aatish Kapadia, Aatish Kapadia

Produced by:

Vipul Amrutlal Shah

Composed by:

Anu Malik, Sudesh Bhosle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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