Befikre(2016)
Befikre is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films. It stars Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor as two commitment-phobic individuals who meet in Paris. The story follows their whirlwind romance from a one-night stand to a serious relationship, and then their breakup. The film is set entirely in Paris and features the city's landmarks as a backdrop. It is notable for its energetic tone, bold portrayal of modern love, and a soundtrack that became popular. Befikre was released on 9 December 2016 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 2016
- Director
- Aditya Chopra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Dharam, a free-spirited Indian man, moves to Paris and meets Shyra, a confident woman who also fears commitment. They start a casual relationship that quickly turns into something deeper. But their fear of getting hurt leads them to break up. Can they overcome their own fears and find their way back to each other?
“Love without fear”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Befikre
Cast reunions in this film: Ranveer Singh & Aditya Chopra (5 films together), and Vaani Kapoor & Aditya Chopra (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Paris, making it the first Hindi film to be fully shot there.
- Vaani Kapoor performed all her own stunts for the film's dance sequences without a body double.
- Ranveer Singh improvised many of his lines and actions to make his character more spontaneous.
- The movie's title 'Befikre' comes from a popular 1970s song by Kishore Kumar.
- Aditya Chopra returned to directing after a gap of eight years since his last film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'.
- The film's budget was around 60 crore rupees, but it underperformed at the box office in India.
- Many scenes were filmed at real Parisian locations like the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre without permits, using guerrilla shooting techniques.
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