Qarib Qarib Singlle(2017)
Qarib Qarib Singlle is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Tanuja Chandra. It stars Irrfan Khan as Yogi and Parvathy Thiruvothu as Jaya. The story follows a 35-year-old widow who meets a carefree poet on a dating site. They embark on a road trip across India to meet his three ex-girlfriends. The film explores themes of loneliness, second chances, and opposites attracting. It received positive reviews for its performances and realistic storytelling. The film was released on 10 November 2017 by Zee Studios.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Prime Video, Netflix, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 10 November 2017
- Director
- Tanuja Chandra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A lonely widow named Jaya joins a dating site. She meets Yogi, a loud and messy poet. He claims his three ex-girlfriends still love him. Jaya challenges him to prove it. They go on a road trip together. Along the way, they discover love in the most unexpected way.
“Almost single, but not for long.”
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Trivia
- The film's title is a playful nod to the popular Hindi phrase 'karib karib single', meaning 'almost single'.
- Director Tanuja Chandra initially planned to make this film in 2004 but shelved it for over a decade.
- Irrfan Khan improvised many of his character's quirky lines and mannerisms during filming.
- The movie was shot across real locations in Delhi, Jaipur, and Rishikesh over a tight 40-day schedule.
- Parvathy Thiruvothu, a major star in South Indian cinema, made her Hindi film debut with this movie.
- The soundtrack features a rare Hindi film song by the Pakistani band Strings, called 'Yeh Hai Mera India'.
- Despite positive reviews, the film had a modest box office performance, earning around ₹20 crore worldwide.
