Yahaan(2005)
Yahaan (English: Here) is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language romantic war thriller film directed by Shoojit Sircar in his directorial debut. It stars Jimmy Sheirgill as Captain Aman, an Indian army officer, and Minissha Lamba as Adaa, a Kashmiri woman. The film is set in Kashmir during the conflict between terrorists and the Indian military. It follows the forbidden love story between a soldier and a local girl whose brother has joined the terrorists. The film was produced by Sahara One Motion Pictures and Red Ice Films. It was shot on location in Kashmir, giving it a raw and realistic feel. Critics praised the performances and the film's honest tone, though some found the pacing slow. The soundtrack, composed by Shantanu Moitra with lyrics by Gulzar, was well received. The film was screened at the 7th Ocean's Cinefan Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Prize. It was released in theaters on 29 July 2005.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Captain Aman is an Indian army officer posted in war-torn Kashmir. He falls in love with Adaa, a local Kashmiri woman. But her brother is a terrorist, and Aman's duty is to fight him. Their love is forbidden by both their families and the army. Aman must choose between his heart and his mission.
“Love is the only war worth fighting.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Yahaan
Cast reunions in this film: Yashpal Sharma & Mukesh Tiwari (5 films together), and Jimmy Shergill & Yashpal Sharma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in Kashmir, a rare move for a Hindi film at the time due to security concerns.
- It was director Shoojit Sircar's first feature film, though he was already known for his television commercials.
- Actor Jimmy Sheirgill, who plays the male lead, learned to ride a Royal Enfield motorcycle specifically for his role.
- The film's title 'Yahaan' translates to 'Here' in English, grounding the story in its specific, conflicted setting.
- The soundtrack features a song by Rabbi Shergill, whose folk-rock hit 'Bulla Ki Jaana' was popular around that time.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is considered a box office underperformer.
- The story was partly inspired by real-life reports of inter-faith relationships in the Kashmir region during conflict.