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Barah Aana(2009)

7.1/10
Hindi97 mins

Barah Aana (2009) is a 97-minute Hindi film directed by Raja Menon. Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz and Arjun Mathur. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Barah Aana stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2009.

Director:Raja Menon
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 March 2009
Director
Raja Menon
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 37m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

Three poor friends share a small apartment. One of them finds a simple way to make extra money on the side. This opportunity could finally change their difficult lives.

Three friends. One risky plan. Lives changed forever.

Film Details

7.1Rating
97Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date20 March 2009
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 19 days, mostly on real locations in Mumbai to keep the budget low.
  • Director Raja Menon made this film before his big-budget hit 'Airlift', showing his early interest in simple stories.
  • Actor Naseeruddin Shah, who plays a driver, learned to drive an auto-rickshaw for his role.
  • The movie's title 'Barah Aana' refers to an old Indian coin worth 12 annas, hinting at small change and small lives.
  • It premiered at the New York Indian Film Festival in 2009 before its release in India.
  • The story is a dark comedy but is inspired by real-life struggles of low-wage workers in big cities.
  • The film uses many long, single-take shots to create a feeling of real time and pressure.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Barah Aana

Frequently Asked Questions