Akaash Vani(2013)
Akaash Vani is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Luv Ranjan. It stars Kartik Aaryan and Nushrat Bharucha in the titular roles. The story follows a young couple whose love is torn apart by family pressure and a forced marriage. Vani is trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship while Akaash fights to win her back. The film was praised for its honest portrayal of domestic abuse and strong performances. It was released worldwide on 25 January 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 25 January 2013
- Director
- Luv Ranjan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Akaash and Vani fall in love in college, but Vani's parents force her into a marriage with a controlling and abusive man. Years later, a reunion gives them a second chance. Akaash must help Vani find the courage to leave her toxic husband and reclaim her life.
“Love that never gives up.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Akaash Vani
Cast reunions in this film: Nushrat Bharucha & Luv Ranjan (3 films together), Kartik Aaryan & Luv Ranjan (3 films together), and Nushrat Bharucha & Kartik Aaryan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in Delhi University's North Campus, giving it a real college feel.
- Luv Ranjan made this movie after his hit 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama', but it did not do as well.
- The lead actors, Kartik Aaryan and Nushrratt Bharuccha, worked together again in later films.
- Some scenes were filmed at St. Stephen's College, a famous Delhi University college.
- The movie's music was composed by Hitesh Sonik, who also worked on 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama'.
- It was one of the early films to show a long-distance relationship struggle in modern India.
- The film's title combines the two main characters' names, Akaash and Vani.