Dear Maya(2017)
Dear Maya is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Sunaina Bhatnagar in her feature debut. The film stars Manisha Koirala in the title role, alongside Madiha Imam and Shreya Chaudhry. The story follows a lonely woman who receives anonymous love letters written as a prank by two teenage girls. Set in a quiet hill town, the film explores themes of loneliness, hope, and unintended consequences. The movie received positive reviews for Koirala's performance and its sensitive handling of its subject. It was released in theatres on 2 June 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 2 June 2017
- Director
- Sunaina Bhatnagar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two teenage girls, Anna and Ira, write fake love letters to a lonely woman named Maya. Maya believes she has a secret admirer and begins to hope again. But when the prank spirals out of control, Maya disappears, forcing the girls to face the damage they have caused.
“A letter can change everything”
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in the hill station of Shimla, using its scenic locations to create a nostalgic mood.
- Director Sunaina Bhatnagar is the sister of actress Manisha Koirala, who plays the lead role of Maya.
- The story was inspired by a real-life incident the writer heard about involving anonymous letters.
- It was one of the few Hindi films in 2017 to feature a middle-aged woman as the central character.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and was quickly made available on streaming platforms.
- Costume design for Maya used muted colors and traditional fabrics to reflect her reclusive nature.
- The child actors playing Anna and Ira were selected through auditions in Delhi and Shimla schools.
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Watch Dear Maya Hindi Movie Promo ft. Madiha Imam ! Introducing Anna Sabarwal, Watch out for her in Dear Maya! In cinemas 2nd June.\r\n
