Hastey Hastey(2007)
Hastey Hastey is a 2008 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Ramanjit 'Tony' Juneja. The film stars Jimmy Shergill as Neel Singh, Rajpal Yadav as Sunny Malhotra, and introduces Nisha Rawal as Maya Fernandez and Monishka as Tanvi. The story follows Neel, a brilliant Columbia University student, who moves to India for a career opportunity, leaving behind his girlfriend Maya. In India, he faces false accusations from a vengeful executive named Tanvi after rejecting her advances. The film attempts to blend romance, comedy, and drama while exploring themes of globalization and technology. It was produced by Go Cam Films with a budget of $5 million and released on May 30, 2008 in India. The film was a critical and commercial failure, earning only $307,325 worldwide and receiving a 2.0 rating on IMDb.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
A brilliant Columbia University student named Neel leaves his girlfriend Maya behind in New York to start a business in India. There, a jealous executive named Tanvi tries to win his heart and, when rejected, sets a trap to destroy his career and relationship. Neel must prove his innocence and win back Maya's trust.
“Follow your heart, but watch your back”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hastey Hastey
Cast reunions in this film: Shakti Kapoor & Rajpal Yadav (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Follow Your Heart' before 'Hastey Hastey' was added.
- It was directed by Mithun Chakraborty's son, Mimoh Chakraborty, in his directorial debut.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty, the director's father.
- It was shot extensively in Malaysia, showcasing locations like Kuala Lumpur and Genting Highlands.
- The soundtrack includes a song, 'Hastey Hastey', composed by the band Euphoria.
- The film's plot involves internet dating and chat rooms, reflecting early 2000s tech trends.
- Despite its international setting, the movie had a very limited theatrical release in India.