Dararein(2021)
Hindi92 mins
Dararein is an intricately woven tale of the love and rift in a family. The time of partition is coming close. Will the family be torn apart by greed or will love conquer?
Director:Vijeta Dahiya
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Airtel Xstream Play (Chaupal), Amazon Prime Video (Chaupal Channel), Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 20 September 2021
- Director
- Vijeta Dahiya
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A family faces growing tensions as India's partition approaches. Their bonds are tested by greed and conflict, raising the question of whether their love for each other can keep them together.
“A family's love tested by greed and partition.”
Film Details
6.4Rating
92Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date20 September 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Vijeta DahiyaDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in the historic city of Bhopal, using real havelis to create an authentic pre-Partition setting.
- Director Vijeta Dahiya also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from stories told by her own grandparents.
- It features veteran actor Aloknath in a key role, marking one of his few appearances in a digital-first release.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical run and was primarily released on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.
- Costume designers used traditional fabrics like khadi and handloom to reflect the 1940s era accurately.
- The title 'Dararein' translates to 'cracks', symbolizing the fractures within the family and the nation.
- Several scenes were filmed at the iconic Taj-ul-Masajid in Bhopal, one of the largest mosques in India.