Shukriya(2004)
'Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart' is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Anupam Sinha. The cast includes Anupam Kher, Aftab Shivdasani, Shriya Saran, and Indraneil Sengupta. The story follows Karam Jindal, a wealthy London businessman who learns he has only four days to live. Death visits him in human form, calling himself Rohan, and stays with his family. The film explores love, family bonds, and the acceptance of mortality. It is an adaptation of the 1998 American film 'Meet Joe Black'. The music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya and Vishal-Shekhar. Critical reception was mixed, with praise for its emotional theme but criticism for its length and lack of originality. The film was released on 8 October 2004.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Anupam Sinha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Karam Jindal is a successful businessman living in London with his family. On his 60th birthday, Death arrives in human form and moves into his home. Only Karam knows the truth: he has four days left to live. As Death falls in love with Karam's daughter Sanam, the family must face an impossible goodbye.
“When Death comes to stay, love is all that remains.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Shukriya
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Rati Agnihotri (6 films together), Anupam Kher & Aftab Shivdasani (6 films together), and Rati Agnihotri & Aftab Shivdasani (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Shukriya' but had 'Till Death Do Us Apart' added for its international release.
- Director Anupam Sinha is better known as a popular actor in Kannada cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- The movie's plot revolves around a cancer hospital inauguration, a theme reflecting a personal cause for some crew members.
- It features a mix of shooting locations, including sets in India and outdoor scenes filmed in the United Kingdom.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available on mainstream streaming platforms today.
- Actor Aftab Shivdasani, known for lighter roles, played a key part, which was a slight departure from his usual image at the time.
- The soundtrack included a song composed by Anand Raj Anand, who was a prominent music director in the early 2000s.