Aakash & Prakash Mehta: Dark(2024)
Hindi115 mins
Thoughts that should not be thought out loud. Jokes that tread the line of black and white. Not for the weak of heart or strong of opinion. Dark is hosted by Aakash and performed by his twin brother Prakash Mehta, a man who has lost everything. He uses humour to cope with his divorce and life’s absurdities, bringing you the darkest material in town.
Mood:
darkfunnyemotional
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 August 2024
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Aakash and Prakash Mehta host a dark comedy show. Prakash uses humor to deal with his divorce and life's absurdities. The jokes are very dark and not for sensitive viewers.
“Laugh at the darkness life leaves behind.”
Film Details
6.0Rating
115Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date2 August 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkfunnyemotional
Themes
survivalidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Aakash MehtaHimself
→Trivia
- The film is based on the real-life stand-up comedy special of the Mehta brothers, who are actual twins in the comedy scene.
- It was shot in a single continuous take to mimic the feel of a live, uncensored stand-up performance.
- Many of the jokes were improvised during filming, drawing from the brothers' personal experiences.
- The movie's title 'Dark' refers not just to the humor but also to the minimal lighting used in the set design.
- It was originally released directly on a streaming platform without a traditional theatrical run in India.
- The brothers wrote the script themselves, blending scripted segments with audience interaction from the live show.
- Some controversial jokes from the special were edited out for the film to avoid censorship issues.