Wake Up Sid(2009)
Wake Up Sid is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Ayan Mukerji. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Sid Mehra, a lazy Mumbai college student, and Konkona Sen Sharma as Aisha Banerjee, an ambitious writer. The story follows Sid's journey from a spoiled rich boy to a responsible young man after he moves in with Aisha and learns to live independently. The film is set entirely in Mumbai and uses the city's rains and streets as a backdrop for Sid's transformation. Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, the film received critical acclaim for its realistic storytelling, strong performances, and soulful music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. It won several awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Story. The film remains a beloved classic in the coming-of-age genre and is available on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 October 2009
- Director
- Ayan Mukerji
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Sid Mehra is a 21-year-old rich kid in Mumbai who has never worked or studied seriously. After failing college and fighting with his father, he moves in with Aisha, a focused young writer. Living with her forces him to grow up, find a job, and discover his passion for photography. But when Aisha's ex-boyfriend returns, Sid must prove he has truly changed.
“Wake up. Grow up. Fall in love.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Wake Up Sid
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Supriya Pathak (4 films together), Ranbir Kapoor & Ayan Mukerji (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Konkona Sen Sharma (2 films together), Supriya Pathak & Konkona Sen Sharma (2 films together), and Ranbir Kapoor & Anil Mehta (2 films together).
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.