Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of the 1984 Sikh genocide, Hawayein is a 2003 film directed by Ammtoje Mann. The film is based on some real-life events and features the impact of Operation Bluestar and the subsequent assassination of Indira Gandhi on people's lives in Punjab. Hawayein depicts the story of Sarabjeet and how he became one of the most wanted terrorists of India.
Scores
Overall Score
31.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
5.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.3%
Review Aggregate
73.0
Critic Consensus
No professional critic quote data was available to synthesize a consensus summary.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babbu Mann | 2003 | $9,000 | $15,000 | (est) |
| Mahi Gill | 2003 | $5,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Ammtoje Mann | 2003 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count0
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating count0
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes321
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $409,978 | $698,968 |
| International | 2003 | $111,282 | $189,724 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $521,260 | $888,692 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $249,502 | $425,373 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $37,000 | $63,081 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $7,359,000 | $12,546,295 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $13,426,000 | $22,889,870 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $172,191 | $293,567 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $21,243,693 | $36,218,185 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $573,000 (est) | $976,903 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $417,000 (est) | $710,940 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $850,000 | $1,449,158 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $1,539,000 | $2,623,828 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $114,600 | $195,381 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $3,493,600 | $5,956,208 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $17,750,093 | $30,261,977 |
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