Bollywood Diaries(2016)
Bollywood Diaries is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by K.D. Satyam. The film stars Raima Sen, Salim Diwan, and Ashish Vidyarthi in lead roles. The story follows three individuals from different backgrounds—a call center employee from Delhi, a government servant from Bhilai, and a sex worker from Kolkata—who share a common dream of becoming actors in Bollywood. Each character faces personal and societal obstacles while pursuing their ambition. The film explores the harsh realities of the film industry and the cost of chasing dreams. It received positive reviews for its honest portrayal of struggle and its emotional depth. The film was produced by Dr. Sattar Diwan and distributed by Shemaroo Entertainment. It is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ShemarooMe
- Theatrical Release
- 26 February 2016
- Director
- K. D. Satyam
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A call center worker from Delhi, a government clerk from Bhilai, and a sex worker from Kolkata all dream of making it in Bollywood. They face rejection, poverty, and judgment. But they refuse to give up. This is their story of hope, struggle, and the courage to keep dreaming.
“Three dreams. One destination. Bollywood.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Bollywood Diaries
Cast reunions in this film: Vidhya & Ashish Vidyarthi (20 films together), and Ekavali Khanna & Vineet Kumar Singh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director K. D. Satyam is the son of veteran lyricist and screenwriter Anand Bakshi.
- It was shot on location in Mumbai and Varanasi, capturing the real-life settings of aspiring actors.
- The movie explores the theme of Bollywood fandom through three distinct age groups and backgrounds.
- Despite its 2016 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely known.
- The cast includes Rishi Kapoor in a special appearance, playing a version of himself.
- The title 'Bollywood Diaries' refers to the personal journals or dreams of the main characters.
- The soundtrack features a song written by the director's father, Anand Bakshi, before his passing.
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