What Was 1988 Like in India?

Tezaab was the film of the year, establishing Madhuri Dixit as the biggest female star of her generation with the iconic 'Ek Do Teen' sequence.

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Life in India in 1988

Prime Minister

Rajiv Gandhi

Petrol (per litre)

₹4.70/L

Loaf of Bread

₹1.30

Average House

₹1,00,000

Weekly Wage

₹110

Top Bollywood Film

Tezaab

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