Bas Yun Hi(2003)
Bas Yun Hi is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Raja Krishna Menon. The film stars Purab Kohli in his debut role, alongside Nandita Das, Rajiv Gopalakrishnan, and Sameer Malhotra. The story follows a group of young yuppie friends in Bangalore who play pranks on each other. A harmless joke involving a fake romance leads to real feelings and complications. The film is notable for its offbeat tone, natural performances, and authentic portrayal of Bangalore's urban culture. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its fresh approach and relatable characters. The movie was released on February 14, 2003, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Raja Menon
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
A group of young friends in Bangalore love playing pranks on each other. Aditya tricks his superstitious friend Rohan by introducing him to Veda, pretending she is his perfect match. But the joke backfires when Rohan and Veda develop real feelings for each other, threatening Rohan's existing engagement.
“Love happens just like that”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Bas Yun Hi
Cast reunions in this film: Nandita Das & Purab Kohli (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'V for Vicky' before being renamed to 'Bas Yun Hi'.
- Director Raja Menon made his feature film debut with this movie after a career in advertising.
- The soundtrack was composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar, who were relatively new at the time.
- It was one of the early films for actor Hrishitaa Bhatt, who played the female lead.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the Hollywood film 'Mickey Blue Eyes'.
- Despite its music, the film had a very limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.
- A key song, 'Kya Karoon', became popular and is still remembered more than the film itself.