Julie(2004)
Julie is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language erotic drama film directed by Deepak Shivdasani. It stars Neha Dhupia in the title role, with Priyanshu Chatterjee, Yash Tonk, Sanjay Kapoor, and Achint Kaur in supporting roles. The story follows a young Goan woman who, after being betrayed by two lovers, enters the sex trade in Mumbai and later finds redemption through a kind businessman. The film is noted for its non-linear narrative told through a TV interview and its social commentary on the commodification of women. It received mixed reviews but gained a cult following and influenced later erotic Hindi films. The soundtrack, composed by Himesh Reshammiya, was commercially successful.
Quick Facts
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- JioHotstar, Watcho
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Deepak Shivdasani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A heartbroken woman from Goa moves to Mumbai after her greedy boyfriend leaves her for a richer woman. There, she is used and betrayed again by a man who trades her for a business deal. Desperate and alone, she becomes a prostitute. But a kind businessman sees her true worth and offers her a chance at real love.
“Her body was sold. Her heart survived.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Julie
Cast reunions in this film: Deepak Shivdasani & Deepak S. Shivdasani (3 films together), and Sanjay Kapoor & Dinesh Hingoo (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title and premise were inspired by the 1975 hit 'Julie', but the stories are completely different.
- Neha Dhupia won the Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for her role as Julie, despite mixed reviews for the film.
- Director Deepak Shivdasani was known for thrillers and action films, making this a rare dramatic romance for him.
- The song 'Dil Ke Badle' became popular and was later remixed in several party tracks.
- Some scenes were shot in Bangkok, though the story is set in Mumbai, to show a glamorous lifestyle.
- The film faced criticism for its portrayal of prostitution but was noted for its emotional soundtrack.
- It was one of the early 2000s films to show a female protagonist's struggle in a big city in a dramatic way.