Naach(2004)
Naach (Dance) is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romantic dance film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The lead cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Antara Mali, and Riteish Deshmukh. The story follows Abhinav, a struggling actor, and Reva, a choreographer, who fall in love while chasing their dreams in Mumbai. Their relationship is tested when both achieve professional success and their egos clash. The film is notable for its focus on the personal cost of ambition rather than on elaborate dance numbers. It received mixed critical reviews and had a modest box office performance. The movie was released in theatres on 20 August 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Manoj Pahwa
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A struggling actor and a passionate choreographer fall in love in Mumbai. Their shared dream of success brings them together. But when fame arrives, their relationship begins to crack. They must choose between their careers and each other.
“Dance is their language. Love is their rhythm.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Naach
Cast reunions in this film: Ram Gopal Varma & Amar Mohile (8 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Antara Mali (6 films together), Riteish Deshmukh & Abhishek Bachchan (4 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Riteish Deshmukh (3 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Abhishek Bachchan (2 films together), and Manoj Pahwa & Riteish Deshmukh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Dance' before being renamed 'Naach'.
- Antara Mali's character was inspired by real-life struggling dancers in Mumbai.
- The film's music was composed by Amar Mohile, not the usual RGV collaborator Sandeep Chowta.
- It was shot in just 28 days on a very low budget.
- The movie performed poorly at the box office, ending its theatrical run quickly.
- A subplot involving the male lead's job at an ad agency was based on common Mumbai struggles.