Holi (1984): Cast & Plot
Holi is a 1984 film directed by Ketan Mehta, starring Aamir Khan as Madan Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah and Ashutosh Gowariker. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Holi About?
The premise of Holi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At an Indian college, rowdies Madan Sharma (Aamir Khan) and his friends face apathetic teachers, strike‑prone staff and water cuts. When a Board Chairman lecture is scheduled for Holi, they skip class. The superintendent, Professor Singh (Naseeruddin Shah), understands their rag‑tag world, prompting a clash of youthful rebellion with indifference.
Holi Themes & Keywords
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Holi Cast & Characters
Aamir Khan leads the cast as Madan Sharma, with Naseeruddin Shah as Professor Singh and Ashutosh Gowariker as Ranjeet Prakash. Directed by Ketan Mehta; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ketan Mehta
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Aamir Khan as Madan Sharma -
Naseeruddin Shah as Professor Singh - Ashutosh Gowariker as Ranjeet Prakash
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Om Puri as Principal Pandey
More from Ketan Mehta
More films directed by Ketan Mehta: Toba Tek Singh, Manjhi: The Mountain Man, Rang Rasiya and Mangal Pandey - The Rising.
Holi Plot Summary
What happens in Holi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a typical college in a typical Indian city, the hostel boys Madan Sharma and his friends, including Ranjeet Prakash, are a rowdy and troublesome lot. When they learn there will be no holiday for them on the day of Holi, the festival of colors, they decide to skip classes.
The hostel superintendent Professor Singh is the only lecturer with some real links to the students, watching with apprehension as their restlessness grows. A notice announcing a further postponement of examinations adds to the bitterness.
Full summary
The whole story of Holi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Holi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which festival, known as the festival of colors, is central to the film's story and gives it its title?
Holi Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “胡里节, ჰოლი” and “Холи”.
- Also known as
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- 胡里节, ჰოლი
- Холи
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Holi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Holi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Holi?
Holi runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Holi released?
Holi was released on August 15, 1984.
Who directed Holi?
Holi was directed by Ketan Mehta.
More films by Ketan Mehta Who is in the cast of Holi?
Holi stars Aamir Khan as Madan Sharma, Naseeruddin Shah as Professor Singh and Ashutosh Gowariker as Ranjeet Prakash, among 4 credited actors.
Does Holi have a post-credit scene?
No. Holi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Holi in?
The original language of Holi is Hindi.
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