Amit Sahni Ki List(2014)
Amit Sahni Ki List is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Ajay Bhuyan. The film stars Vir Das as Amit Sahni, alongside Vega Tamotia as Mala and Anindita Nayar as Devika Dev. The story follows Amit, an investment banker who creates a detailed checklist to find his perfect partner. He meets Mala, a free-spirited woman who does not fit his list, but they fall in love. When Devika, a woman who matches his list perfectly, enters his life, Amit must choose between his checklist and his true feelings. The film explores modern dating pressures and the illusion of perfection. It received mixed reviews but was noted for Vir Das's performance. The film was released on July 18, 2014, and is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, MX Player, ShemarooMe, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 18 July 2014
- Director
- Ajay Bhuyan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Amit Sahni is an investment banker with a list. He wants the perfect woman. He meets Mala, who is spontaneous and fun. She does not fit his list, but they fall in love. Then Devika arrives. She is exactly what his list demands. Amit is torn between the woman he loves and the woman he thinks he should love.
“Love doesn't follow a list”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Amit Sahni Ki List' but was briefly renamed 'The List' before release.
- It was the directorial debut of Ajay Bhuyan, who had previously worked as an assistant director on several films.
- Actor Vir Das, who plays the lead, also contributed to the film's dialogues and screenplay.
- The movie's soundtrack features a song, 'Tere Bina', composed by the band Agnee, known for their indie rock music.
- Despite being a romantic comedy, the film had a very limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.
- The story was inspired by a real-life concept of people creating checklists for their ideal partners, a trend discussed in urban dating.
- Actress Vega Tamotia, who plays a key role, was relatively new to Hindi cinema, having worked primarily in South Indian films before this.