From Sydney with Love(2012)
From Sydney with Love is a 2012 Hindi-language comedy-romance film directed by Prateek Chakravorty. The lead cast includes Bidita Bag, Sharad Malhotra, Karan Sagoo, and Evelyn Sharma. The story follows Meghaa Banerjee, a small-town girl from West Bengal who earns a scholarship to study at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. She navigates culture shock, new friendships, and a painful romantic betrayal. The film explores themes of independence, heartbreak, and personal growth. It was released on 31 August 2012 and has a runtime of 139 minutes. The movie received mixed reviews but is noted for its scenic Australian locations.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 August 2012
- Director
- Prateek Chakravorty
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
Meghaa Banerjee leaves her small town in West Bengal to study in Sydney. She falls for a charming classmate named Raj. But when she discovers his secret, her world falls apart. With the help of friends, she must find the strength to heal and finish her degree.
“Love knows no boundaries.”
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Trivia
- The film's director, Prateek Chakravorty, was only 21 years old when he made this movie.
- It was promoted as India's first film shot entirely in Australia, though other Indian films had shot there before.
- Lead actress Bidita Bag was a model and made her acting debut with this film.
- The movie's title is a playful nod to the James Bond film 'From Russia with Love'.
- Despite being set in Sydney, the film performed poorly at the Indian box office.
- The soundtrack included a song by Australian singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke.
- Some scenes were filmed at the University of New South Wales, where the story is set.