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Kahaani(2012)

7.8/10
Hindi122 mins

Kahaani (2012) is a 122-minute Hindi film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Starring Vidya Balan, Saswata Chatterjee and Satyajit Pande. With an audience rating of 7.8/10 and a hit, 104 crores verdict at the box office, Kahaani stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.

Director:Sujoy Ghosh
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
9 March 2012
Director
Sujoy Ghosh
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A pregnant woman arrives alone in Kolkata to find her missing husband. As she searches, she discovers that many facts about him and his disappearance are false. Her investigation leads to shocking secrets.

A pregnant woman searches for a missing husband. Nothing is as it seems.

Film Details

7.8Rating
122Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 March 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kahaani' means 'story' in Hindi, reflecting its narrative twists.
  • Vidya Balan performed her own stunts while seven months pregnant in real life.
  • The iconic yellow taxi used in the film was a real Kolkata taxi borrowed from a driver.
  • Director Sujoy Ghosh chose Kolkata for its monsoon season to create a moody atmosphere.
  • The character Bob Biswas was inspired by a real-life insurance agent known for his calm demeanor.
  • The film's climax was shot at Kolkata's Durga Puja pandal with real crowds and no permits.
  • Composer Clinton Cerejo used traditional Bengali instruments like the dotara for the soundtrack.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kahaani

Director-Original Music Composer3 films
Actor-Original Music Composer2 films

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