Kedarnath(2018)
Kedarnath is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language romantic disaster film directed by Abhishek Kapoor. The film stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan in her debut role. It tells the story of a Muslim porter and a Hindu Brahmin girl who fall in love near the Kedarnath Temple. Their relationship faces opposition from their families and community. The 2013 Uttarakhand floods serve as the backdrop for the climax. The film was produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor. It received mixed reviews but was praised for the lead performances and music. The film was a moderate commercial success, grossing over ₹100 crore worldwide. It was released on 7 December 2018.
Kedarnath is streaming on VI Movies and TV and Zee5 since 7 December 2018.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5
- OTT Release Date
- 7 December 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 7 December 2018
- Director
- Abhishek Kapoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Mansoor is a Muslim porter who helps pilgrims reach the Kedarnath Temple. Mukku is a free-spirited Brahmin girl trapped in an arranged marriage. They fall in love, but their families and society stand in their way. When a devastating flood hits the valley, they must fight for survival and their love.
“Love that defies all boundaries.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kedarnath
Cast reunions in this film: Abhishek Kapoor & Amit Trivedi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in the actual town of Kedarnath, which required special permissions due to its status as a sensitive pilgrimage site.
- Sushant Singh Rajput, who played Mansoor, learned to speak with a specific local Garhwali accent for his role as a porter.
- The movie faced protests from some Hindu groups who objected to the inter-faith love story being set at the holy shrine.
- A major flood sequence in the film was created using a mix of real water tanks and visual effects to depict the 2013 disaster.
- This was Sara Ali Khan's debut film, and she underwent extensive prep, including learning how to perform Hindu rituals for her role.
- The crew had to deal with unpredictable weather and high altitude, which often disrupted the shooting schedule.
- The film's climax was inspired by real events from the 2013 Uttarakhand floods that devastated the region.
