Listen... Amaya(2013)
Listen... Amaya is a 2013 Hindi drama film directed by Avinash Kumar Singh. The lead cast includes Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, and Swara Bhaskar. The story centers on a mother-daughter relationship tested when the mother begins dating the daughter's work colleague. The film explores themes of jealousy, love across generations, and family dynamics. It received praise for its honest performances and relatable storytelling. The movie was released in theaters in India in 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 February 2013
- Director
- Avinash Kumar Singh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A 22-year-old writer named Amaya loves her mother deeply. Her world shatters when she discovers her mother is dating her work collaborator. Amaya must choose between her jealousy and her mother's happiness. Can she accept this new relationship without losing her bond with her mother?
“Love knows no age”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Listen... Amaya
Cast reunions in this film: Amala & Amala Akkineni (17 films together), Farooq Sheikh & Farooq Shaikh (13 films together), Deepti Naval & Farooq Sheikh (6 films together), and Deepti Naval & Farooq Shaikh (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Listen Amaya' but the ellipsis was added to the final title for stylistic effect.
- It marked the directorial debut of Avinosh Kumar Singh, who had previously worked as an assistant director on several films.
- The movie's soundtrack features a rare playback singing credit for actor Farooq Sheikh, who performed a ghazal in the film.
- Much of the film was shot in real locations in Delhi, including homes and cafes, to create an authentic middle-class atmosphere.
- The story explores a mother-daughter relationship dynamic that was considered unconventional for mainstream Hindi cinema at the time.
- Despite its critical appreciation, the film had a very limited theatrical release and found a wider audience through television and streaming.
- The screenplay was developed from a series of workshops with the lead actors to refine the characters' natural conversations.