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Lahore Confidential(2021)

5.6/10
Hindi108 mins

The story revolves around a humble, divorced Indian woman named Ananya and amidst her mundane-routine life, she finds herself on a secret intelligence duty in Pakistan. But her love for Urdu literature will have her falling in love that will eventually put them in a tug of war with each other.

Director:Kunal Kohli
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5
Theatrical Release
4 February 2021
Director
Kunal Kohli
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Ananya is a divorced woman living a quiet life in India. She unexpectedly gets sent on a secret spy mission to Pakistan. There, her love for Urdu poetry leads to a romance that forces her into a dangerous conflict between duty and love.

A quiet woman's secret mission becomes a dangerous love affair.

Film Details

5.6Rating
108Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date4 February 2021

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitylovesurvivalcorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Karishma Tanna, Actor in Lahore Confidential
Karishma TannaYukti
#2
A
Abdullah OsmanPathan
#3
A
Arunoday SinghRauf
#4
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Nikhat KhanAnanya's Mother
#5
R
Richa ChadhaAnanya
#6
K
Khalid SiddiquiRD
#7
Kunal Kohli, Director in Lahore Confidential
Kunal KohliDirector

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned as a theatrical release but premiered directly on ZEE5 due to the pandemic.
  • Director Kunal Kohli is better known for romantic comedies like 'Hum Tum', making this thriller a genre shift.
  • The movie's title references Lahore, but it was primarily filmed in India, with sets recreating Pakistani locations.
  • Actress Richa Chadha learned basic Urdu for her role as Ananya to authentically deliver the poetry scenes.
  • The soundtrack features a rare ghazal by veteran singer Rekha Bhardwaj, emphasizing the film's literary theme.
  • It was shot in a condensed schedule of under 30 days, which is unusual for a cross-border espionage plot.
  • The script was partly inspired by real-life accounts of intelligence operatives using non-traditional covers.

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