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Wake Up Sid(2009)
Hindi138 mins
Wake Up Sid (2009) is a 138-minute Hindi film directed by Ayan Mukerji. Starring Shruti Bapna, Anil Mehta and Shikha Talsania. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Wake Up Sid stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2009.
Director:Ayan Mukerji
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 October 2009
- Director
- Ayan Mukerji
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Sid is a lazy college student in Mumbai who does nothing with his life. After a major turn of events, he must figure out his potential. He learns to succeed in the city's fast-paced world.
“A lazy dreamer finds his purpose in Mumbai's rush.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
138Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date2 October 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As把希德叫醒 · 醒醒吧希德
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshiplove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sid in the City' before being changed to 'Wake Up Sid'.
- Ranbir Kapoor's character Sid was partly inspired by director Ayan Mukerji's own carefree college days.
- The movie's iconic opening shot of Mumbai's skyline was filmed from the terrace of Ayan Mukerji's own house.
- Konkona Sen Sharma's character Aisha was named after the film's producer, Hiroo Yash Johar's close friend.
- The film's soundtrack by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy includes a song, 'Iktara', which was originally composed for another film.
- Wake Up Sid marked the first time Ranbir Kapoor worked with a debutant director, Ayan Mukerji.
- The movie was shot extensively in real Mumbai locations like Colaba and Bandra to capture the city's authentic vibe.




