Cigarette Ki Tarah(2012)
Cigarette Ki Tarah is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Akashaditya Lama. The cast includes Bhoop Yaduvanshi, Yuvika Chaudhary, Sudesh Berry, and Ashok Banthia. The story follows Nikhil Dabbar, a young man from Kanpur who falls blindly in love with Kanishka, a woman controlled by a criminal named Danny DiGama. His obsession leads him into a murder conspiracy, forcing him to become a fugitive. The film was produced by P. Y. Films and released on December 14, 2012. It received negative reviews for its amateurish direction, weak screenplay, and poor performances. The movie has an IMDb rating of 4.5/10 and was considered a box office disaster.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video (Eros Now Channel)
- Theatrical Release
- 14 December 2012
- Director
- Akashaditya Lama
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Nikhil Dabbar falls in love with Kanishka at first sight. He does not know she is trapped by a dangerous criminal. His blind love pulls him into a world of crime and murder. Now he must fight to clear his name and save the woman he loves.
“Love can be addictive like a cigarette.”
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Trivia
- The film's director Akashaditya Lama is the son of veteran Bollywood actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha.
- The movie was shot primarily in the scenic hill station of Mussoorie, giving it a distinct visual backdrop.
- Actor Prashant Narayanan, known for playing intense negative roles, was cast as the antagonist in this romantic thriller.
- Despite its 2012 release, the film received a very limited theatrical run and is largely unknown to mainstream audiences.
- The title 'Cigarette Ki Tarah' translates to 'Like a Cigarette', symbolizing a fleeting or addictive love affair.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by the relatively unknown music director duo, Sangeet-Siddharth.
- It was one of the early film roles for actress Madhurima Tuli, who later gained fame on Indian television.