It is worth noting the irony: Sanjay Dutt was arrested under the TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities) act shortly after this film's release. For audiences in 1993, watching Dutt escape from prison on screen while knowing he was facing a real-life prison sentence added an unintentional but potent layer of meta-narrative to the film. Upon release on August 6, 1993 , Gumrah faced stiff competition from Aankhen and Khalnayak . It performed reasonably well at the box office, being declared an "Average" to "Semi-Hit." However, over the last three decades, the film has aged remarkably well.
A Dark, gritty, and essential 90s thriller. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) gumrah -1993-
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