Kahaani(2012)
'Kahaani' is a 2012 Hindi-language thriller film directed by Sujoy Ghosh. It stars Vidya Balan as Vidya Bagchi, a pregnant woman searching for her missing husband in Kolkata. Parambrata Chatterjee plays Rana, a police officer who assists her. The film is set during the Durga Puja festival, which adds visual richness and cultural depth. Vidya's investigation reveals that her husband's identity was stolen from a dead man. The story follows her struggle against a conspiracy involving a deadly virus and a contract killer. The film was praised for its tight screenplay, strong performances, and atmospheric use of Kolkata. It won the National Film Award for Best Actress and was a major commercial success, earning over ₹1 billion worldwide. 'Kahaani' is available for streaming on various platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 9 March 2012
- Director
- Sujoy Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A pregnant woman named Vidya Bagchi arrives in Kolkata to find her missing husband. Everyone she meets denies knowing him. With the help of a local police officer, she uncovers a dark conspiracy. She must fight for the truth before it destroys her.
“A story that will haunt you.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kahaani
Cast reunions in this film: Sujoy Ghosh & Clinton Cerejo (3 films together), and Vidya Balan & Clinton Cerejo (2 films together).
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.
