Dilliwali Zaalim Girlfriend(2015)
Dilliwaali Zaalim Girlfriend is a 2015 Hindi romantic comedy film directed by Japinder Kaur Baweja. The film stars Divyendu Sharma as Dhruv, an aspiring IAS officer, alongside Prachi Mishra, Jackie Shroff, Ira Dubey, and Pradhuman Singh. Set in Delhi, the story follows Dhruv who takes a private loan to buy a car to impress a girl, only to lose everything when he cannot repay the debt. The film explores themes of materialism, friendship, and the dangers of easy loans. It was produced under the banner JAP Films and released on March 20, 2015. The film received negative reviews from critics, who called it a weak imitation of the 2006 film Khosla Ka Ghosla. Despite a popular soundtrack featuring Yo Yo Honey Singh, the film failed at the box office and holds a low rating on IMDb.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 March 2015
- Director
- Japinder Kaur
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A Delhi boy named Dhruv takes a loan to buy a car and win the heart of a girl named Sakshi. When he cannot pay back the money, a ruthless loan shark seizes his car. Dhruv must fight back to reclaim his life and learn who his real friends are.
“Love costs more than a car”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director, Japinder Kaur Baweja, is the sister of well-known Bollywood director Harry Baweja.
- It was shot primarily in Delhi, with many scenes filmed at real locations like Connaught Place to capture the city's vibe.
- Actor Anshuman Jha, who plays Dhruv, had previously starred in the acclaimed indie film 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha'.
- The movie's title plays on the popular phrase 'Dilliwaali Girlfriend', which became a trend after the hit song from 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.
- Despite being a comedy-drama, the plot focuses on the serious issue of easy private loans and debt traps for young people.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is now more commonly found on streaming platforms.
- It features a cameo by actor Vrajesh Hirjee, known for his comic roles in many Bollywood films.