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Khwaabb(2014)

5.6/10
Hindi•90 mins•theatrical•

Khwaabb is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Zaid Ali Khan. The lead cast includes Navdip Singh as Sanjay Kumar, Simer Motiani as Kiran Missra, and Bajrangbali Singh as Ram Prasad Laxman. The story follows a poor young runner from a small town who dreams of becoming a national athlete. He faces corruption from sports officials who demand bribes and replace deserving candidates with rich ones. The film highlights the broken Indian sports system that wastes raw talent. It received negative reviews from critics, who criticized the acting and direction. The movie was released on May 9, 2014, in India.

Director:Zaid Ali Khan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

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Theatrical Release
9 May 2014
Director
Zaid Ali Khan
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A poor young runner named Sanjay Kumar dreams of winning a gold medal for India. He trains alone on a burning track, bleeding for his passion. But corrupt sports officials demand bribes and steal his chance. Can his love for running survive the system that wants to crush him?

“Dreams don't die. They wait.”

Film Details

5.6Rating
90Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 May 2014
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Navdip SinghActor
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Simer MotianiActor
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Nafisa Ali, Actor in Khwaabb
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Bajrang Bali SinghActor
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Zaid Ali KhanDirector
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Moraad Ali KhanCrew
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Trivia

  • The film's director Zaid Ali Khan was a former national-level swimmer, which influenced the story's focus on sports bureaucracy.
  • Khwaabb was shot in real locations across Delhi and Punjab to capture the authentic atmosphere of Indian sports institutions.
  • The movie's title means 'dreams' in Hindi, reflecting the protagonist's ambition in a system that often crushes aspirations.
  • It was independently produced and had a limited theatrical release, making it less known compared to mainstream Bollywood films.
  • The script was partly inspired by real-life accounts of athletes facing corruption in Indian sports administration.
  • Some scenes were filmed at actual sports hostels and training centers to show the conditions athletes live in.
  • The film's soundtrack includes a song by composer Lalit Pandit, known for his work in 1990s Bollywood hits.

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