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Shabri is 2011 Indian film directed by Lalit Marathe and produced by Ram Gopal Varma. It is about a woman, played by Ishaa Koppikar, who becomes the first female crime lady in Mumbai.
Critic Consensus
Critical reception for Shabri is largely negative to mixed, with most reviewers finding it too routine and formulaic to leave a lasting impression. The film's brief 95-minute runtime was noted by multiple critics, though opinions differed on whether this was a genuine merit or simply a relief. A few critics acknowledged the film as watchable and fairly engaging despite its flaws, while the majority pointed to its derivative, unoriginal storytelling as a significant drawback. Lack of a recognizable male lead and poor promotion were also flagged as commercial liabilities.
6 rated reviews · 2 positive · 4 negative
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“Simple as Shabri is, director Marathe makes the film a gritty watch that keeps you fairly engaged. At around 95 minutes, that's not so bad.”Read full review ↗
“There are 'inspirations' from SATYA, and in one scene, Ramu's old friend Urmila Matondkar too makes a fleeting appearance.”Read full review ↗
“Audiences won't find anything new in this movie either. Why bother.”Read full review ↗
“Shabri, despite its many flaws, watchable if not memorable.”Read full review ↗
“On the whole, Shabri is too routine to make its mark. Also given that there is no known male lead in the film, it will go largely unnoticed. Lack of promotion will only add to its tale of woes.”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Zakir Hussain · Inspector Irfan Qazi
- Raj Arjun · Murad
- Ragesh Asthana · Shardool Seth
- Urmila Matondkar
- Eesha Koppikhar · Shabri
- Pravesh Mishra · Khare's Son
- Niraj Kumar · Kisnya Babu
- Parvez Khan · Rahuu
- Kishore Nandlaskar · Shabri's Father
- Vimal Mhatre · Shabri's Mother
- Chandan Pethkar · Nana
- Archana Thavre · Mrs. Khare
- Vijay Kadechkar · Bandya
- Sanjay Kulkarni · Inspector Kadam
- Datta Sonawane · Inspector Khare
- Pradeep Rawat · Rajdhar Bhau
- Manish Wadhwa · Vilas
Details
- Release Date
- 26 August 2011
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Language
- Hindi
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