---
title: "Holi"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/holi-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 159630
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Holi (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/holi-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Holi is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Rowdy hostel boys navigate a typical Indian college day filled with strikes and water woes."

### Why Watch
- Authentic glimpse of 1980s Indian campus life
- Early performance by Aamir Khan
- Realistic depiction of everyday college challenges

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited narrative beyond daily routine
- Pacing may feel slow for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is generally suitable for a broad audience, featuring mild language and everyday situations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: college, drama, slice-of-life, rowdy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/holi-1984#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ketan Mehta

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aamir Khan** as *Madan Sharma*
- **Naseeruddin Shah** as *Professor Singh*
- **Om Puri** as *Principal Pandey*
- **Ashutosh Gowariker** as *Ranjeet Prakash*
- **Shreeram Lagoo**
- **Deepti Naval**
- **Amole Gupte**
- **Raj Zutshi**
- **Kitu Gidwani**
- **Neeraj Vora**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Holi released?
Holi was released on August 15, 1984 in India.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: Who plays the lead role?
Aamir Khan portrays Madan Sharma.

### Q: What is the setting of the story?
The story takes place in a typical college in an Indian city.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Holi — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/159630)
- [Holi - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi)
- [Holi - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holi)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*