Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin(1996)
'Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin' is a 1996 Indian Hindi-language thriller film directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film stars Nirmal Pandey as Aditya, Tara Deshpande as Pooja, and Smriti Mishra as Malvika. The entire plot unfolds over a single night, following an advertising executive whose secret affair drags him into a violent gang war between Ramanbhai and Vilas Pandey. The film is known for its raw, realistic portrayal of crime and betrayal. It received critical acclaim for its editing and performances, winning a Star Screen Award for Best Editing and a Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for Best Actor for Ashish Vidyarthi. The film was released on 7 June 1996 and is available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1996
- Director
- Sudhir Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 4.1/10
Storyline
Aditya, an ad executive, hides a secret affair from his wife. One night, a small fight with gangsters pulls him into a deadly gang war. Now he must survive the night while his lies destroy everything he loves.
“One night. No escape.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Cast reunions in this film: Saurabh Shukla & Sudhir Mishra (5 films together), and Saurabh Shukla & Manoj Pahwa (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is taken from a famous poem by Dushyant Kumar, reflecting its dark and uncertain mood.
- It was one of the earliest films to be shot extensively with a handheld camera to create a gritty, realistic feel.
- Director Sudhir Mishra also co-wrote the screenplay with renowned writer and lyricist Gulzar.
- Actor Nirmal Pandey, who played the lead, was primarily known as a theatre actor and singer before this film.
- The movie was a commercial failure upon release but later gained a cult following for its noir style.
- It features early roles for actors like Ashish Vidyarthi and Smriti Mishra, who later became well-known.
- The soundtrack, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, was their first film score as a trio.