What is Diwana?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Diwana" (1967). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Release date
- Jan 1, 1967
- Genres
- Music, Romance, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.3/10
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Diwana" (1967).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Diwana (lit. 'Crazy lover').
Year: 1967.
Country/Industry: Indian Bollywood film.
Director: Mahesh Kaul.
Cast: Raj Kapoor, Saira Banu, Lalita Pawar.
Production: Anupam Chitra production banner.
Music: Shankar–Jaikishan.
Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri and Shailendra.
Genres: Music, Romance, and Drama.
Runtime: 2h 51m.
Plot: Pyarelal is a simple-minded, naive young man, orphaned at birth. He lives with a Muslim landlady, Fatima, who treats him like her son. Pyarelal is arrested by the police on a murder charge. While people initially find it hard to believe this harmless man could kill, Pyarelal admits to the crime in court and demands capital punishment.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
Diwana is a 1967 Indian Bollywood film
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of music and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Diwana holds a community rating of 9.3/10. It offers engaging Music, Romance for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Diwana and when was it released?
Diwana is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1967.
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