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Qala(2022)

7.0/10
Hindi119 mins

Qala (2022) is a 119-minute Hindi film directed by Anvita Dutt. Starring Tripti Dimri, Swastika Mukherjee and Babil Khan. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office, Qala stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Director:Anvita Dutt
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
SSonyLIVfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony Liv
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
1 December 2022
Director
Anvita Dutt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A young singer becomes famous, but she struggles with her success. She is haunted by past guilt and faces constant disapproval from her mother. These pressures feed her growing insecurity and inner turmoil.

Haunted by success, a singer fights her past.

Film Details

7.0Rating
119Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 December 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsQala · ควาล่า · QALA/カラ · QALA/カラ · QALA カラ

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionsurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's music director Amit Trivedi recorded the songs in a single take to capture raw emotion.
  • The movie's title 'Qala' means 'art' in Persian, reflecting the film's focus on artistic struggle.
  • The director Anvita Dutt wrote the script with actress Triptii Dimri in mind for the lead role.
  • The film's sound design uses whispers and echoes to represent the main character's inner turmoil.
  • It was shot in a cold, snowy location in Himachal Pradesh to create a haunting, isolated feel.
  • The film's costume designer used fabrics like khadi and silk to show the contrast between past and present.
  • The movie was released directly on Netflix and did not have a traditional cinema release in India.

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