Sona Spa(2013)
Sona Spa is a 2013 Hindi psychological thriller directed by Makarand Deshpande. The film stars Naseeruddin Shah as Dr. Sona and Aahana Kumra as Pari. It follows Pari, an insomniac who checks into a remote spa that promises dreamless sleep. She soon discovers Dr. Sona uses a machine to steal and store guests' dreams in glass jars. The film explores themes of control, memory, and the cost of artificial peace. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its unique concept and Shah's performance. Sona Spa was released in theaters on 22 March 2013.
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- Theatrical Release
- 22 March 2013
- Director
- Makarand Deshpande
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
A young woman named Pari cannot sleep. She goes to a mysterious spa that guarantees deep rest. The owner, Dr. Sona, gives her sleep but takes away her dreams. Pari must fight to reclaim her stolen memories before she loses herself completely.
“Sleep comes at a price”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Sona Spa
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Makarand Deshpande (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Sleepwell' before being renamed 'Sona Spa' for release.
- Makrand Deshpande, the director, is better known as a character actor in films like 'Swades' and 'Makdee'.
- The movie's concept of selling sleep was considered a unique and experimental idea in Hindi cinema at the time.
- It had a very limited theatrical release and is more commonly found on home video or streaming platforms.
- The film features a cameo by veteran actor Raghuvir Yadav, known for his work in parallel cinema.
- Critics noted the movie's low-budget production values, which affected its visual presentation.
- The story's premise draws a metaphorical link between sleep deprivation and modern urban stress.