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Hawayein (2003)

Hawayein poster
Directed by
Amitoj Maan
Genre
drama, romance
Country
India
Runtime
2h 56m
Rated
18
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This Indian drama follows people affected by the 1984 Sikh Genocide. The story shows their struggles to survive and heal after the violence.

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What happens

Hawayein (transl. Winds) is a 2003 Indian drama film directed by Amitoj Mann, who also stars along with Babbu Mann and Mahi Gill. The film is based on the 1984 Sikh Genocide and its aftermath, which led to its ban by the Congress government in Punjab and Delhi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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