Men Not Allowed(2005)
Men Not Allowed is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by K. S. Ravi Kumar. The lead cast includes Riya Sen, Mahima Chaudhry, and Anupam Kher. The story follows a young woman who bans men from her family home to protest patriarchal control. The film explores the resulting chaos and eventual reconciliation between the genders. It was noted for its humorous yet pointed commentary on gender roles in Indian society. The movie received mixed reviews but was popular for its bold premise and comic timing. It was released in theatres in 2005 and later became available on DVD.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Shrey Srivastav
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
A young woman, fed up with male dominance in her family, declares her home a men-free zone. She locks out all the men, including her father and grandfather. The women enjoy their freedom, but the men fight back with tricks and tantrums. Soon, the experiment threatens to tear the family apart.
“A house where men are banned”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Men Not Allowed: A Girl's Story' in some promotional materials.
- It was one of the early films for actress Shweta Tiwari after her popular TV role in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'.
- The movie was shot primarily in Mumbai, with some scenes filmed in Goa.
- Director Shreya Srivastava also worked as an assistant director on several other Bollywood projects.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is now mostly known through television broadcasts.
- It explores themes of female friendship and toxic relationships, which were common in early 2000s urban dramas.
- The soundtrack featured songs by composers Shamir Tandon and Sanjeev-Darshan, who were known for their work in B-town.