# Udta Punjab (2016)

> Four strangers in Punjab confront a drug epidemic that entangles celebrity, migration, medicine, policing, and political power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/265005

## Facts

- Runtime: 148 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Abhishek Chaubey
- Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, Satish Kaushik, Manav Vij, Vansh Bhardwaj, Suhail Nayyar
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4434004/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: hard-hitting, darkly comic, uncomfortable, social issue film night, bollywood thriller marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of Punjab's struggle against the drug epidemic, showcasing resilience and hope.

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