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Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)
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Original name: नायक
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 187 min.
Story:
TV reporter Shivajirao gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day, after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his successful one-day stint, he attempts to get back to his normal life, but it is not as easy as he thought it to be, with the lives of his near and dear ones now in danger on account of his honesty.
Style:
serious, captivating, emotional, realistic, political, inspirational, biting
Plot:
politics, election, attempted murder, love and romance, rise to the top, fall in love, intrigue, ambition, political activism, rivalry, society, political conspiracy, political corruption, family disapproval, dishonesty, righting the wronged, proposal, legislation, politician, assassination, power politics, suspense, political intrigue, chief, hopes ...
Time:
21st century, contemporary
Place:
india, asia
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