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Inkaar(2013)

5.0/10
Hindi•125 mins•theatrical•

Inkaar is a 2013 Hindi-language drama thriller film directed by Sudhir Mishra and co-directed by Jay Dev Banerjee. The film stars Arjun Rampal as Rahul Verma and Chitrangda Singh as Maya Luthra. Set in a leading advertising agency in India, the story follows the professional and personal conflict between a CEO and his protégée after she files a sexual harassment complaint against him. The narrative presents both perspectives, leaving the truth ambiguous. The film was produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and released on 18 January 2013. It earned a worldwide gross of approximately $1.6 million. The film is noted for its bold treatment of workplace sexual harassment and its Rashomon-style storytelling.

Director:Sudhir Mishra
Filmed In:Mumbai, India
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV
Theatrical Release
18 January 2013
Director
Sudhir Mishra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

At a top advertising agency, CEO Rahul Verma and his star employee Maya Luthra are locked in a battle for power. When Maya files a sexual harassment complaint against Rahul, an internal committee must decide who is telling the truth. Both have a secret romantic history. Both want the top job. The investigation tears the office apart and forces everyone to choose a side.

“When love becomes a weapon.”

Film Details

5.0Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 January 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InMumbai, India

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitypower
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Kanwaljit SinghRahul's father
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Chitrangada Singh, Actor in Inkaar
Chitrangada SinghMaya Luthra
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Gaurav DwivediAtul
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Deepti Naval, Actor in Inkaar
Deepti NavalMrs. Kamdhar
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Arjun Rampal, Actor in Inkaar
Arjun RampalRahul Verma
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Saurabh Shukla, Actor in Inkaar
Saurabh ShuklaRockstar in Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai
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Vipin SharmaGupta
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Rehana Sultan, Actor in Inkaar
Rehana SultanMaya's mother
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Kanwaljeet SinghRahul's father
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Deepti NavalMrs. Kamdhar
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Sudhir MishraDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Inkaar

Cast reunions in this film: Saurabh Shukla & Sudhir Mishra (5 films together), and Chitrangada Singh & Sudhir Mishra (2 films together).

Saurabh Shukla
Saurabh ShuklaActor
5th time
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Sudhir MishraDirector
Saurabh Shukla × Sudhir Mishra — 5 films together →
Chitrangada Singh
Chitrangada SinghActor
2nd time
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Sudhir MishraDirector
Chitrangada Singh × Sudhir Mishra — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'The Battle of the Sexes' before being renamed 'Inkaar'.
  • Director Sudhir Mishra said the story was inspired by real-life corporate power struggles in the advertising world.
  • Chitrangda Singh's character Maya was written to be ambiguous, leaving viewers to decide the truth of her accusation.
  • The film's marketing highlighted its release during India's growing debate on workplace sexual harassment laws.
  • It was shot extensively in Mumbai offices to capture a realistic, high-pressure corporate environment.
  • Despite its serious theme, the movie underperformed at the box office, earning mixed reviews from critics.
  • Arjun Rampal prepared for his role by meeting with several advertising CEOs to understand their professional demeanor.

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