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Heroine(2012)

4.8/10
Hindi150 mins

Heroine (2012) is a 150-minute Hindi film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. Starring Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Randeep Hooda. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Heroine stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 September 2012
Director
Madhur Bhandarkar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A famous Bollywood actress faces the harsh realities of the film industry. She deals with intense pressure, personal sacrifices, and the constant public scrutiny that comes with her stardom.

Behind the glamour, a star fights to survive.

Film Details

4.8Rating
150Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 September 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identitycorruptionsurvivallove
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally written for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, but she dropped out due to pregnancy.
  • Kareena Kapoor replaced Aishwarya and reportedly lost weight to look like a 'heroine' on screen.
  • The film's poster was inspired by the iconic Hollywood film 'All About Eve' from 1950.
  • It was the first Bollywood film to be screened at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2012.
  • Madhur Bhandarkar is known for realistic films, and he met many actresses to research for this movie.
  • The film faced legal issues for using the title 'Heroine' as it was already registered by someone else.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, earning over 50 crore rupees in India.

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