Ardh Satya is a Bollywood movie released in 1983. It was directed by Govind Nihalani and starred Om Puri, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, and Amrish Puri in lead roles.
The movie is a crime drama that follows the story of a young police officer named Anant Velankar (Om Puri) who is assigned to investigate a case involving the murder of a sex worker. The case leads him to uncover a web of corruption and brutality within the police department and the society at large.
As Anant delves deeper into the case, he confronts the realities of the system he works for and the challenges of his own personal life. The movie explores themes of morality, power, and corruption in a stark and realistic way.
The film was critically acclaimed and is considered a landmark in Indian cinema for its gritty and realistic portrayal of crime and corruption. It won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film, and is remembered for the powerful performances by the lead actors, particularly Om Puri's portrayal of Anant Velankar. The movie's soundtrack, composed by Ajit Varman, was also well-received and features the haunting song "Hazaar Rahein Mud Ke Dekhi" sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
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