Yeh Mera India(2009)
Yeh Mera India is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by N. Chandra. The cast includes Anupam Kher, Perizaad Zorabian, Sayaji Shinde, Purab Kohli, Rajpal Yadav, Sarika, and Seema Biswas. The film examines multiple forms of bias in Mumbai society, including religious, communal, economic, and gender prejudice. It interweaves several character stories to show how prejudice affects daily life. The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its social message and others criticizing its execution. It was released in theaters on 28 August 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Vi Movies and TV, Netflix, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 28 August 2009
- Director
- N. Chandra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A Muslim man plans to bomb a Mumbai market but stops when he sees a Hindu boy who once helped a lost girl. Meanwhile, a Bihari migrant struggles to find work in a city that hates outsiders. A rich woman distrusts her poor maid. A builder preys on women. Their stories collide in a city full of bias.
“Can you see beyond your bias?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yeh Mera India
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Rajpal Yadav (11 films together), Atul Kulkarni & Anupam Kher (5 films together), Anupam Kher & Seema Biswas (3 films together), Milind Gunaji & Rajpal Yadav (3 films together), Atul Kulkarni & Rajpal Yadav (2 films together), and Anupam Kher & Sarika (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mumbai Cutting' but was changed to 'Yeh Mera India' before release.
- It was director N. Chandra's first film in eight years after his 2001 movie 'Style'.
- The movie features a large ensemble cast of over 20 well-known character actors from Hindi cinema.
- It is structured as an anthology, interweaving multiple short stories about social issues into one narrative.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Anand Raj Anand, known for more commercial hits, marking a shift to a serious drama.
- Despite its critical themes, it had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available on streaming platforms.
- The poster prominently featured the phrase 'A Thought Provoking Film', highlighting its intent over commercial appeal.