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Ahista Ahista(2006)

6.7/10
Hindi•117 mins•theatrical•

Ahista Ahista is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Shivam Nair in his feature debut. The film stars Abhay Deol, Soha Ali Khan, and Shayan Munshi. Set in Delhi, the story follows Ankush Ramdev, a poor man who works as a paid witness at marriage registrations. He helps a stranded woman named Megha after her fiancé fails to show up for their wedding. The narrative explores themes of unrequited love, self-discovery, and sacrifice. The film is an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's 1848 short story White Nights. Critics praised its gentle tone and realistic portrayal of urban loneliness. The music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. Ahista Ahista was released in August 2006.

Director:Shivam Nair
Filmed In:Delhi, India
Mood:
emotionalupliftingromantic
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Quick Facts

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Theatrical Release
1 January 2006
Director
Shivam Nair
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A poor man named Ankush makes a living as a fake witness at Delhi's marriage bureau. He meets Megha, a young woman abandoned by her fiancé on their wedding day. As he helps her build a new life, he falls in love with her. But when her fiancé returns, Megha must choose between the man who saved her and the man she never stopped loving.

“Love happens slowly, then all at once”

Film Details

6.7Rating
117Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InDelhi, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingromantic
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Abhay Deol, Actor in Ahista Ahista
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Soha Ali Khan, Actor in Ahista Ahista
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Shayan MunshiDheeraj Ansaria
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Richa ChadhaInterviewer
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Murad AliChawl Owner
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Sohrab ArdeshirFather
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D. SantoshPipney
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Himesh Reshammiya, Actor in Ahista Ahista
Himesh ReshammiyaHimself
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Brijendra Kala, Actor in Ahista Ahista
Brijendra KalaPCO Owner
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Prakash KuttyCrew
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Shivam NairDirector
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Anjum RizviCrew
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Imtiaz Ali, Screenplay in Ahista Ahista
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Ahista Ahista

Cast reunions in this film: Abhay Deol & Brijendra Kala (3 films together).

Abhay Deol
Abhay DeolActor
3rd time
Brijendra Kala
Brijendra KalaActor
Abhay Deol × Brijendra Kala — 3 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Slowly Slowly' in English, a direct translation of 'Ahista Ahista'.
  • Director Shivam Nair made his feature film debut with this movie after working in television.
  • Soha Ali Khan and Shayan Munshi performed their own dubbing, which was noted for its natural delivery.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by real-life 'professional witnesses' who sign as witnesses for a fee at marriage offices in Delhi.
  • It features a cameo by Abhay Deol, who appears in a song sequence ('Ahista Ahista') with Soha Ali Khan.
  • The film's soundtrack, composed by Himesh Reshammiya, included the hit romantic ballad 'Jab Se Tere Naina'.
  • Despite a modest box office performance, the film later gained appreciation for its simple, heartfelt storytelling on television reruns.

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