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Khoobsurat (2014)(2014)

6.7/10
Hindi130 mins

Khoobsurat is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama directed by Shashanka Ghosh. The film stars Sonam Kapoor as Mili Chakravarty, a free-spirited physiotherapist, and Fawad Khan as Prince Vikram Singh Rathore. It was produced by Disney in association with Anil Kapoor Film Company. The story follows Mili as she treats a paralyzed royal patriarch and clashes with the family's strict traditions. The film is notable for being Fawad Khan's Bollywood debut and for its vibrant, fairy-tale aesthetic. It received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for its performances, music, and production design. The film grossed over ₹45 crore worldwide and was released on September 19, 2014.

Filmed In:Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, Netflix, Eros Now
Theatrical Release
19 September 2014
Director
Shashanka Ghosh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A hopelessly romantic physiotherapist named Mili Chakravarty gets a job to treat a paralyzed king in a grand Rajasthan palace. She is loud, messy, and completely free-spirited. The royal family, led by a strict queen and her disciplined son Vikram, lives by rigid rules. Mili's chaos threatens to upend their perfect world, but it also brings the palace back to life.

The Royal Misfit

Film Details

6.7Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 September 2014
Also Known AsKhoobsurat · Khubsoorat · جميل
Filmed InJaipur, Rajasthan, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
lovefamilyidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a loose remake of the 1980 Hindi film also named Khoobsurat, starring Rekha.
  • Sonam Kapoor performed her own dance stunts in the song 'Naina' without a body double.
  • Fawad Khan made his Bollywood debut with this film after being a star in Pakistani television.
  • The film's climax was shot at the Neemrana Fort Palace in Rajasthan, a heritage hotel.
  • Costume designer Karishma Sharma created over 40 outfits for Sonam Kapoor's character to show her quirky style.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes a reprised version of the 1980 film's classic song 'Khoobsurat'.
  • Director Shashanka Ghosh said the film was inspired by the 'opposites attract' theme of classic Hollywood rom-coms.

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