99 Songs(2021)
Hindi130 mins
Challenged to compose 100 songs before he can marry the girl he loves, a tortured but passionate singer-songwriter embarks on a poignant musical journey.
Director:Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 16 April 2021
- Director
- Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A singer-songwriter is deeply in love, but he must write 100 songs before he can marry the woman he loves. He begins a difficult and emotional journey to create all this music.
“One hundred songs. One true love.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
U/A 16+Certificate
Release Date16 April 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2E
Ehan BhatJai
→A
Ashwath BhattCM Prabhakar
→#3K
Kurush DebooMusical Instrument Store Owner
→#4
T
Tenzing DalhaPolo Longjam
→#5
H
Hira WarinaMother of Jay
→#6
R
Rahul RamMusic Teacher
→#7
D
Diwakar PundirFather of Jay
→#8
K
Karan AsharPhotographer
→#9
#10E
Edilsy VargasSophie
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Manisha KoiralaPsychologist
→#11V
Vishwesh KrishnamoorthyDirector
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 99 Songs
Cast reunions in this film: Manisha Koirala & A. R. Rahman (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Indian film submitted for Oscar consideration that was also a directorial debut.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by A.R. Rahman, who also co-wrote the story.
- It was shot over five years, with production starting as early as 2016.
- The lead actor, Ehan Bhat, was a newcomer selected from over 15,000 audition tapes.
- The movie was originally conceived as a trilogy but was condensed into a single feature film.
- It features cameo appearances by several well-known Indian musicians, including Shankar Mahadevan.
- The film's title refers to the 99 songs the protagonist must write, with the 100th song being his life.