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Socha Na Tha(2004)

6.4/10
Hindi145 mins

Socha Na Tha (2004) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Imtiaz Ali. Starring Vijay Maurya, Rati Agnihotri and Kamlesh Gill. With an audience rating of 6.4/10, Socha Na Tha stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2004.

Director:Imtiaz Ali
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 2004
Director
Imtiaz Ali
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

Two families arrange a marriage between Viren and Aditi, but they both refuse. Their rejection causes a family feud. Later, they become friends and fall in love, which creates a whole new set of problems.

Two rebels. One arranged marriage. A love that breaks all the rules.

Film Details

6.4Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was Imtiaz Ali's directorial debut, but he had already written the story years earlier as a play in college.
  • Abhay Deol made his acting debut with this film, starting a career known for choosing unconventional roles.
  • The movie was shot mostly in real locations in Mumbai and Pune, giving it a natural, everyday feel.
  • Despite positive reviews, it had a quiet box office run but later gained a strong cult following on DVD and television.
  • The title 'Socha Na Tha' translates to 'Hadn't Thought of It', reflecting the story's theme of unexpected love.
  • Imtiaz Ali has said the film's light, conversational style was inspired by the dialogue-heavy films of Woody Allen.
  • Ayan Mukerji, who later directed 'Wake Up Sid' and 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', worked as an assistant director on this film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Socha Na Tha

Aditi's Aunt-Nirmal Oberoi7 films
Producer-Nirmal Oberoi3 films

Frequently Asked Questions