Question 1

What does the title 'Gangaajal' symbolize in the film?

Accepted Answer

The title means water of the sacred river Ganga, which is believed to cleanse sins. In the film, police call acid poured into suspects' eyes 'gangaajal' as they claim to be cleansing society.

Question 2

What real-life incident inspired Gangaajal?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on the 1980 Bhagalpur blindings, where police blinded 31 individuals by pouring acid into their eyes.

Question 3

What recognition did Gangaajal receive for its social commentary?

Accepted Answer

The film won a national award in 2004 for its expose on social issues.

Question 4

What unusual connection do two primary antagonists share?

Accepted Answer

Two primary antagonists share the same maiden name, Mohan. Both Mohan Joshi and Mohan Agashe are prominent actors in the Marathi film industry.

Question 5

How was Gangaajal released in international markets?

Accepted Answer

The film received a straight to DVD release in the international overseas market.

Question 6

What does the title 'Gangaajal' symbolize in the film?

Accepted Answer

The title means water of the sacred river Ganga, which is supposed to cleanse sins. In the movie, police call acid poured into criminals' eyes 'gangaajal' as they claim to be cleansing society.

Question 7

Which real-life incident inspired Gangaajal?

Accepted Answer

The film is loosely based on the 1980 Bhagalpur blindings, where police blinded 31 individuals by pouring acid into their eyes.

Question 8

What recognition did Gangaajal receive for its social commentary?

Accepted Answer

It won a national award in 2004 for its expose on social issues.

Question 9

Who plays the honest Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar?

Accepted Answer

Ajay Devgn portrays Amit Kumar, an IPS officer assigned to clean up a crime-infested town.

Question 10

What unusual connection do two primary antagonists share?

Accepted Answer

Two antagonists share the maiden name Mohan—Mohan Joshi and Mohan Agashe—who are both prominent Marathi film industry actors.

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