
Dedh Ishqiya(2014)
'Dedh Ishqiya' is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed by Abhishek Chaubey. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Madhuri Dixit, and Huma Qureshi. It follows two small-time thieves who hide in a palace ruled by a mysterious widow. The story blends romance, poetry, and crime in a rural Uttar Pradesh setting. The film is a sequel to the 2010 hit 'Ishqiya'. It was praised for its sharp dialogues, strong performances, and dark humor. The film won several awards for its music and acting. It was released on January 10, 2014, and is available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- EPIC ON, Sony LIV, MX Player, Prime Video, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play, Starz Play
- Theatrical Release
- 10 January 2014
- Director
- Abhishek Chaubey
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Two petty criminals, Khalujaan and Babban, steal a necklace and flee to a small town. There, they enter a poetry competition hosted by the beautiful Begum Para. Khalujaan falls in love with her, but a local gangster also wants her hand. The competition becomes a battle of wits, poetry, and survival.
“Love is a beautiful con”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dedh Ishqiya
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Vishal Bharadwaj (4 films together), Arshad Warsi & Vijay Raaz (3 films together), Arshad Warsi & Naseeruddin Shah (3 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Madhuri Dixit (3 films together), Vijay Raaz & Naseeruddin Shah (2 films together), and Vijay Raaz & Manoj Pahwa (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dedh Ishqiya' means 'one and a half love stories', hinting at its complex romantic plot.
- Madhuri Dixit returned to Hindi cinema after a five-year break with this film.
- The movie is set in the cultural world of Urdu poetry and classical music in Lucknow.
- Director Abhishek Chaubey originally planned a different story before developing this as a sequel to 'Ishqiya'.
- The film features a cameo by Salman Shahid, a well-known Pakistani theatre and TV actor.
- It includes a qawwali sequence, 'Dil ka kya rang karoon', performed live on set by the singers.
- Despite critical praise, the movie had a modest box office performance compared to its predecessor.