Simran(2017)
Simran is a 2017 Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Hansal Mehta. It stars Kangana Ranaut as Praful Patel, a divorced Gujarati housekeeper in Atlanta. The film follows her descent into a life of bank robbery after accumulating massive gambling debts. Loosely based on the real-life 'Bombshell Bandit' Sandeep Kaur, the film explores themes of addiction, societal pressure, and the immigrant experience. The screenplay was written by Apurva Asrani. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for Ranaut's performance but criticism for its inconsistent tone and weak screenplay. It was released on September 15, 2017, in the United States and India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube (T-Series)
- Theatrical Release
- 15 September 2017
- Director
- Hansal Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 5.2/10
Storyline
Praful Patel is a divorced housekeeper in Atlanta with a secret addiction to gambling. After losing everything in Las Vegas, she owes money to a dangerous loan shark. With no help from her strict father, she decides to rob a bank. The success of her first heist leads her down a path of crime as the notorious 'Lipstick Bandit'.
“Her crime spree was her escape.”
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Trivia
- The film's story was partly inspired by real-life events involving an Indian-American woman who turned to casino robberies.
- Kangana Ranaut contributed to the film's script, sharing writing credit with director Hansal Mehta.
- The movie's title 'Simran' refers to the protagonist's name, but also hints at a spiritual practice in Sikhism.
- Despite being set mostly in the US, key portions were filmed in Atlanta to replicate Las Vegas settings.
- The film faced some criticism for its portrayal of the Gujarati community and their accents.
- It marked Kangana Ranaut's second collaboration with director Hansal Mehta after 'Queen'.
- The soundtrack featured a song 'Lagdi Hai Thaai' that became popular for its festive Punjabi beats.
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