Bas Ek Pal(2006)
Bas Ek Pal is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic crime thriller film directed by Onir. The film stars Sanjay Suri, Urmila Matondkar, Juhi Chawla, and Jimmy Shergill in lead roles. The story follows Nikhil Kapoor, an NRI who moves from the United States to Bombay and becomes obsessed with a woman named Anamika Joshi. His obsession leads to a nightclub altercation where his best friend is accidentally shot, sending Nikhil to prison where he faces brutal abuse. The film is notable for its dark tone, non-linear storytelling, and exploration of themes like obsession, betrayal, and the consequences of a single moment. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its performances, particularly Juhi Chawla's portrayal of an abused wife. The film was released on September 15, 2006 in India and the United States.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Onir
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Nikhil Kapoor moves from America to Bombay and falls in love with a woman named Anamika at a nightclub. But Anamika is with a possessive man, and when Nikhil tries to get close to her, a fight breaks out. In the chaos, Nikhil accidentally shoots his best friend Rahul. Now Nikhil is in prison, his friends have abandoned him, and he must discover who set him up before it is too late.
“One moment. Forever changed.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bas Ek Pal
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Suri & Onir (5 films together), Juhi Chawla & Sanjay Suri (3 films together), Jimmy Shergill & Sanjay Suri (3 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Sanjay Suri (2 films together), Juhi Chawla & Purab Kohli (2 films together), and Juhi Chawla & Onir (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days on a very tight budget, using digital cameras to keep costs low.
- Director Onir co-wrote the story with his sister, Irene Dhar Malik, drawing from real-life observations of complex relationships.
- Actor Juhi Chawla, who plays Ira, took on this intense dramatic role after a long gap from serious cinema.
- The movie's title song 'Bas Ek Pal' was composed by Vivek Philip, who was part of the Indian band 'Orange Street'.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a limited theatrical release and struggled at the box office in 2006.
- Some scenes were filmed in real Mumbai locations like Bandra and Carter Road to add authenticity to the urban setting.
- The script was developed through workshops with the cast to build the characters' emotional depth before shooting.