Zubaan(2016)
Zubaan is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film directed by Mozez Singh. The film stars Vicky Kaushal in his debut lead role, alongside Sarah Jane Dias and Manish Chaudhary. Set in Punjab and Delhi, the story follows Dilsher, a poor village boy who moves to the city and lies his way into a music company. He falls in love with the owner's daughter but must confront his past and his father's legacy. The film explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and redemption through music. It received mixed reviews but was noted for Kaushal's performance and the soundtrack. Zubaan was released in theatres on March 4, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 4 March 2016
- Director
- Mozez Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A poor boy from Punjab named Dilsher moves to Delhi to escape his father's failure. He lies to get a job at a rich man's music company. He falls in love with the owner's daughter. But his lies threaten to destroy everything. He must find his true voice before it is too late.
“Find your voice. Keep your promise.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Zubaan: The Voice Within' before being shortened to just 'Zubaan' for release.
- Actor Vicky Kaushal, who plays the lead, learned to play the guitar specifically for his role as a singer.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Ashutosh Phatak, who is also known for his work in Indian indie music.
- It was one of the early films to be backed by Sikhya Entertainment, a production house founded by Guneet Monga.
- The story is set against the backdrop of Delhi and Punjab, highlighting the contrast between corporate ambition and musical roots.
- Despite being a drama about music, the film did not feature any big playback singers in its vocal tracks.
- Director Mozez Singh co-wrote the screenplay with journalist and writer Thani.