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Delhi-6(2009)

6.3/10
Hindi141 mins

Delhi-6 (2009) is a 141-minute Hindi film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Starring Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Binod Pradhan and Vijay Raaz. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Delhi-6 stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2009.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 February 2009
Director
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 21m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A young man returns from abroad to Old Delhi with his sick grandmother. He begins to reconnect with his roots, but a growing religious conflict in the neighborhood soon pulls him into turmoil.

A neighborhood divided. A heart finding home.

Film Details

6.3Rating
141Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date20 February 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDilli-6 · Delhi-6

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title refers to the postal code for Old Delhi, where the story is set.
  • Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra partly based the story on his own childhood memories of visiting his grandmother in Old Delhi.
  • The character of the 'Kala Bandar' (black monkey) was inspired by real-life rumors of a mysterious creature that spread fear in parts of Delhi in 2001.
  • The song 'Masakalli' was originally composed for the 2008 film 'Ghajini' but was not used and later included in 'Delhi-6'.
  • Actor Amitabh Bachchan was initially considered for the role of Ali Baig, which was eventually played by Rishi Kapoor.
  • The film's climactic scene involving a large crowd and fire was shot at the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi.
  • Despite critical praise, the film was not a major commercial success at the Indian box office upon release.

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