Dear Zindagi(2016)
Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian drama film directed by Gauri Shinde. It stars an ensemble cast of Alia Bhatt, Ira Dubey, Kunal Kapoor, Ali Zafar, Angad Bedi, Aditya Roy Kapur and Shah Rukh Khan.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 25 November 2016
- Director
- Gauri Shinde
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- 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.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dear Zindagi
Cast reunions in this film: Shahrukh Khan & Alia Bhatt (2 films together), and Alia Bhatt & Amit Trivedi (2 films together).
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.
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