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Badnaam(2021)

4.2/10
Hindi119 mins

Desperate to leave her parents' house and start a new life with her boyfriend Kabir, Sonia agrees to deliver a mysterious package for her friend. Will her decision help her fulfil her desires?

Director:Krishna Bhatt
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
Theatrical Release
16 August 2021
Director
Krishna Bhatt
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 59m
Rating
4.2/10

Storyline

Sonia wants to move out and live with her boyfriend, Kabir. To make this happen, she agrees to deliver a strange package for a friend. Now she must see if this risky choice will give her the fresh start she wants.

A simple delivery. A dangerous new life.

Film Details

4.2Rating
119Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 August 2021

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot entirely in Mumbai during the COVID-19 lockdowns, which influenced its tight schedule and limited locations.
  • Actress Shweta Tripathi, who plays Sonia, had previously worked with director Krishna Bhatt on the web series 'The Trip'.
  • The movie's plot revolves around a single mysterious package, making it a contained thriller with minimal props.
  • It was released directly on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar, skipping a theatrical release.
  • The soundtrack features only two original songs, which is fewer than typical for a Hindi romantic thriller.
  • Director Krishna Bhatt is the granddaughter of veteran filmmaker Vijay Bhatt, continuing a family filmmaking legacy.
  • The film's runtime is under two hours, which is relatively short for a Hindi movie in its genres.

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