KHUDA GAWAH (1992) -- is there a good DVD? - Blu-ray Forum

WaverBoy · 02-16-2015, 05:14 AM

This is the first Indian musical/action/melodrama/comedy/romance I ever saw, and it is still my fave. Unfortunately, the initial video release on widescreen subtitled dual VHS from Scarecrow Video is still the best; I have two DVDs of it, one from the bargain-basement Eros label which is non-anamorphic and not subtitled during the songs, and one on a label whose name I can't remember, subtitled all the way through and anamorphic, BUT it's zoomboxed, with info noticeably missing on the top and bottom. Ive heard of other DVDs that are no good because they're the cut version. Is there a proper DVD of this film that is anamorphic, subtitled all the way through, uncut and uncropped? I'd love to see a properly remastered HD version that uses the subtitle job from the Scarecrow VHS release, as those subs are a gazillion times better than the subs on the DVDs I have.

prepress · 02-16-2015, 08:09 AM

You may not get a good DVD but yes, you can watch its remastered version online. Check video quality here:

HDDCS · 02-16-2015, 12:34 PM

I agree with prepress! The remastered version is the best available source of the movie. However, if you need the movie on physical format, look for the DEI-EROS edition of the film. Although OOP, you might find it in some not-so-popular stores or online retailers.
Here's a link to the review:- http://web.archive.org/web/201208110...&mode=&order=0

Also, visit this thread to get info on different editions of the film available. http://www.zulm.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9682

Hope that helps!

rajkapoor · 02-16-2015, 12:50 PM

It’s also available in HD from iTunes Store. It should be the same Shemaroo remastered version as prepres mentioned in his post.

prepress · 02-16-2015, 01:49 PM

I would love if Shemaroo mix Audio track in songs like Yash-Raj did for few movies and release it (obviously without WM).
Check above trailer clipping from 0:50 to 0:55, it will remind you something. Any guesses?

HDDCS · 02-16-2015, 01:58 PM

Bro, what does "WM" (as you said in your post) mean?

jbloggs · 02-16-2015, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDCS

Bro, what does "WM" (as you said in your post) mean?

I believe it means "Water Mark"

prepress · 02-16-2015, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDCS

Bro, what does "WM" (as you said in your post) mean?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbloggs

I believe it means "Water Mark"

Yes, It's watermark. Any guesses for that clipping?

(asked above)

HDDCS · 02-16-2015, 03:16 PM

No clue...

prepress · 02-16-2015, 03:53 PM

Ghulam Climax Fight Scene and Amitabh's Kaalia Poster

HDDCS · 02-16-2015, 04:07 PM

LOL! Shemaroo and other studios take snaps from other films. Hahah
Great observation, though.

WaverBoy · 02-16-2015, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDDCS

I agree with prepress! The remastered version is the best available source of the movie. However, if you need the movie on physical format, look for the DEI-EROS edition of the film. Although OOP, you might find it in some not-so-popular stores or online retailers.
Here's a link to the review:- http://web.archive.org/web/201208110...&mode=&order=0

Also, visit this thread to get info on different editions of the film available. http://www.zulm.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9682

Hope that helps!

That "remastered" version by Shemaroo is contained in the other DVD I have; I couldn't remember the label name, thanks for the reminder. Unfortunately, as I said, it's cropped and missing info on top and bottom. And the Dei-Eros version is also no good, as I already mentioned; it's non-anamorphic and the songs are not subtitled.

rajkapoor · 02-16-2015, 11:38 PM

^ Shemaroo released their DVD in 2009. iTunes is selling both HD and SD versions. This HD version was mastered very recently. Youtube HD trailer was posted in Sept. 2014. I just bought the HD version from iTunes Store. It looks really nice. Songs have subtitles too. Since Shemaroo has the rights, I think this is the best we are going to have. Here is a snapshot:

KG_01.jpg

rajkapoor · 02-17-2015, 12:47 PM

+ It's a much better version. Why doesn't Shemaroo come out with a Blu-ray? Some more screenshot:

KG1.jpg

KG2.jpg

KG3.jpg

KG4.jpg

Hindustani · 02-17-2015, 05:18 PM

KHUDA GAWAH deserves a 1080p BluRay release.

WaverBoy · 02-19-2015, 01:47 AM

It deserves a release that's not visibly cropped; the HD Shemaroo remaster is cropped just like their old DVD.

HDDCS · 03-09-2015, 06:58 AM

Not sure if this is the appropriate place to post, but I found this quite nice. Looks like Caravan has been re-mastered by them. Promo looks great!

prepress · 03-09-2015, 07:48 AM

Yes, and all these are remastered for VOD and got under Shemaroo Premium Movies. Seems all these trailers are made for review/to encourage, so that people can see the trailer before order. There are more trailers which are specially made for the same purpose.

But as we already got few old titles released by Eagle all those were processed/remastered by Shemaroo. So may be there is possibility we may get all these titles on BD soon by Eagle.

prepress · 03-09-2015, 08:07 AM

WaverBoy · 03-23-2016, 02:58 AM

I'm re-watching my Shemaroo DVD of this. Watchable, but the rotten huge SHEMAROO watermark and cropping on all four sides are major downers. This classic desperately needs the Criterion Blu-ray treatment.

02-16-2015, 05:14 AM	#1
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	KHUDA GAWAH (1992) -- is there a good DVD? Khuda Gawah Blu-ray This is the first Indian musical/action/melodrama/comedy/romance I ever saw, and it is still my fave. Unfortunately, the initial video release on widescreen subtitled dual VHS from Scarecrow Video is still the best; I have two DVDs of it, one from the bargain-basement Eros label which is non-anamorphic and not subtitled during the songs, and one on a label whose name I can't remember, subtitled all the way through and anamorphic, BUT it's zoomboxed, with info noticeably missing on the top and bottom. Ive heard of other DVDs that are no good because they're the cut version. Is there a proper DVD of this film that is anamorphic, subtitled all the way through, uncut and uncropped? I'd love to see a properly remastered HD version that uses the subtitle job from the Scarecrow VHS release, as those subs are a gazillion times better than the subs on the DVDs I have. Last edited by Deciazulado; 04-17-2025 at 06:39 PM.

02-16-2015, 12:34 PM	#3
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	I agree with prepress! The remastered version is the best available source of the movie. However, if you need the movie on physical format, look for the DEI-EROS edition of the film. Although OOP, you might find it in some not-so-popular stores or online retailers. Here's a link to the review:- http://web.archive.org/web/201208110...&mode=&order=0 Also, visit this thread to get info on different editions of the film available. http://www.zulm.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9682 Hope that helps!

02-16-2015, 12:50 PM	#4
rajkapoor Senior Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:29	It’s also available in HD from iTunes Store. It should be the same Shemaroo remastered version as prepres mentioned in his post.

02-16-2015, 01:49 PM	#5
prepress Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:India 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1432 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I would love if Shemaroo mix Audio track in songs like Yash-Raj did for few movies and release it (obviously without WM). Check above trailer clipping from 0:50 to 0:55, it will remind you something. Any guesses?

02-16-2015, 01:58 PM	#6
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	Bro, what does "WM" (as you said in your post) mean?

02-16-2015, 03:16 PM	#9
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	No clue...

02-16-2015, 03:53 PM	#10
prepress Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:India 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1432 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Ghulam Climax Fight Scene and Amitabh's Kaalia Poster

02-16-2015, 04:07 PM	#11
HDDCS Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 Location:Mumbai Blu-ray collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:1	LOL! Shemaroo and other studios take snaps from other films. Hahah Great observation, though.

02-16-2015, 11:38 PM	#13
rajkapoor Senior Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:29	^ Shemaroo released their DVD in 2009. iTunes is selling both HD and SD versions. This HD version was mastered very recently. Youtube HD trailer was posted in Sept. 2014. I just bought the HD version from iTunes Store. It looks really nice. Songs have subtitles too. Since Shemaroo has the rights, I think this is the best we are going to have. Here is a snapshot: KG_01.jpg

02-17-2015, 12:47 PM	#14
rajkapoor Senior Member Member since:Apr 2014 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:29	+ It's a much better version. Why doesn't Shemaroo come out with a Blu-ray? Some more screenshot: KG1.jpg KG2.jpg KG3.jpg KG4.jpg

02-17-2015, 05:18 PM	#15
Hindustani Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2014	KHUDA GAWAH deserves a 1080p BluRay release.

02-19-2015, 01:47 AM	#16
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	It deserves a release that's not visibly cropped; the HD Shemaroo remaster is cropped just like their old DVD.

03-09-2015, 07:48 AM	#18
prepress Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:India 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1432 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Yes, and all these are remastered for VOD and got under Shemaroo Premium Movies. Seems all these trailers are made for review/to encourage, so that people can see the trailer before order. There are more trailers which are specially made for the same purpose. But as we already got few old titles released by Eagle all those were processed/remastered by Shemaroo. So may be there is possibility we may get all these titles on BD soon by Eagle.

03-23-2016, 02:58 AM	#20
WaverBoy Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2013 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:5	I'm re-watching my Shemaroo DVD of this. Watchable, but the rotten huge SHEMAROO watermark and cropping on all four sides are major downers. This classic desperately needs the Criterion Blu-ray treatment.

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