Baar Baar Dekho(2016)
Baar Baar Dekho is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language science-fiction romantic drama film directed by Nitya Mehra in her Hindi film debut. The film stars Siddharth Malhotra as Jai, a mathematics professor, and Katrina Kaif as Diya, an artist. The story follows Jai who, on the night before his wedding, receives a mysterious phone call that sends him through time to witness different stages of his future life. These time jumps force him to confront his fear of commitment and his neglect of his relationship. The film uses a non-linear narrative with flashbacks and flash-forwards to explore themes of love, regret, and the value of time. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its emotional core and performances. The movie was released on 9 September 2016 and is available for streaming on Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 September 2016
- Director
- Nitya Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Jai is a workaholic math professor who keeps postponing his wedding to Diya. On the night before their marriage, a strange call sends him hurtling through time. He sees his future as a neglectful husband and lonely old man. Now he must decide if he will choose love before it is too late.
“Every moment counts. Choose love.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Baar Baar Dekho
Cast reunions in this film: Sidharth Malhotra & Amaal Mallik (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's original title was 'Kal Main Kal' before being changed to 'Baar Baar Dekho'.
- Sidharth Malhotra had to learn to play the piano for his role as a mathematician.
- The movie was shot in multiple countries including India, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
- It was produced by Dharma Productions and featured music by Amaal Mallik, Arko, and Badshah.
- The film's plot uses time travel to explore the couple's future, a rare theme in Hindi romantic dramas.
- Katrina Kaif's character is an artist, and some of the artwork shown was created specifically for the film.
- Despite its star cast, the movie underperformed at the box office in India.
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