U Shape Ki Gully(2023)
Hindi130 mins
The story revolves around a U-shaped alleyway in Lucknow, India, where various individuals reside. Mirza is a gentle and poetic man who runs a Tea and Kebab Stall. Hariya, a mischievous young man who develops one-sided feelings for Shabbo, a strong and outspoken young woman.
Director:Avinash Das
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 October 2023
- Director
- Avinash Das
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Storyline
In a U-shaped alley in Lucknow, a kind poet named Mirza runs a tea and kebab stall. Nearby, a playful young man named Hariya falls for a bold and outspoken woman named Shabbo.
“Love brews in a lane where hearts collide.”
Film Details
130Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date2 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
#2A
Ankur YadavMirza's Helper
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Ishtiyak KhanBhanga
→#3
Javed JaffreyMirza
→#4
#5V
Veenay BhasskarRaju
→S
Sushant SinghAjay Tiwari
→#6
Vivaan ShahActor
→#7
N
Namita LalActor
→#8
#9A
Avantika DassaniActor
→A
Avinash DasDirector
→#10
V
Vinod KumarCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title refers to a real U-shaped lane in Lucknow's Chowk area, known for its old-world charm.
- Director Avinash Das previously directed the acclaimed film 'Anaarkali of Aarah', known for its strong female lead.
- The movie was shot extensively on location in Lucknow to capture the authentic atmosphere of the narrow lanes.
- It explores the Awadhi dialect and cultural nuances specific to Lucknow's old neighbourhoods.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on festival circuits and digital platforms.
- The character of Mirza, the poetic tea stall owner, draws from classic Urdu poetic traditions in Lucknow.
- The production design carefully recreated the cramped, intimate feel of a typical Lucknow 'gully' or alley.