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Dear Zindagi(2016)

7.6/10
Hindi149 mins

Dear Zindagi (2016) is a 149-minute Hindi film directed by Gauri Shinde. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ali Zafar. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Dear Zindagi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.

Director:Gauri Shinde
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
25 November 2016
Director
Gauri Shinde
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A young woman struggles with her relationships. She starts seeing a therapist who helps her work through family issues and see life differently. This new outlook helps her pursue her passion and improve her love life.

Find your own path to happiness.

Film Details

7.6Rating
149Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 November 2016
Also Known As亲爱人生 · 拥抱生活 · Liebesbrief an das Leben · Liebesbrief an das Leben - Dear Zindagi

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfamilylovefriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Dear Zindagi' translates to 'Dear Life' in English, reflecting its theme of self-discovery.
  • Director Gauri Shinde wrote the script after her own therapy sessions, drawing from personal experiences.
  • Shah Rukh Khan agreed to play the therapist role without reading the script, trusting Shinde's vision.
  • The film was shot extensively in Goa, with many scenes filmed at real beaches and cafes to capture a relaxed vibe.
  • It features a cameo by actor Kunal Kapoor as Kaira's love interest, though his role is relatively brief.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes the song 'Love You Zindagi', which became popular for its uplifting message.
  • Despite being a drama, it performed well at the box office, especially among urban audiences in India.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dear Zindagi

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