Dukaan(2004)
Dukaan is a 2024 Hindi-language comedy drama film directed by Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal. It stars Monika Panwar, Monali Thakur, and Soham Majumdar in lead roles. The story follows Jasmine, a young woman from Gujarat who becomes a surrogate mother for financial gain after a personal tragedy makes her resent children. She later bonds with the baby and refuses to give it to the intended parents, sparking a custody conflict. The film explores surrogacy, motherhood, and found families through a Gujarati cultural lens. It was produced by Waveband Productions and Kalamkaar Picture Productions. The film released theatrically on 5 April 2024. Critics panned the film for its clumsy execution and syrupy ending, though Monika Panwar's performance received some praise. The soundtrack features songs by Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Iqbal Durrani
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young woman named Jasmine hates children but agrees to become a surrogate mother for a wealthy couple. She needs the money to build a better life. But after giving birth, she cannot let go of the baby. She decides to keep the child, leading to a painful fight over who truly deserves to be the parent.
“Your womb is not a shop”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dukaan
Cast reunions in this film: Rati Agnihotri & Goga Kapoor (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pila House' refers to a real red-light area in Mumbai known for its yellow-painted buildings.
- Director Manish Gupta initially faced censorship hurdles due to the film's bold portrayal of prostitution.
- Lead actress Rambha, a popular South Indian star, made a rare appearance in a Hindi film with this role.
- The movie was shot on location in Mumbai's Kamathipura area to capture authentic street scenes.
- It performed poorly at the box office, partly due to limited theatrical release and niche subject matter.
- The soundtrack featured music by Anand Raj Anand, known for his work in 1990s Bollywood hits.
- Some scenes were inspired by real-life stories from sex workers, as researched by the writing team.