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Dhobi Ghat(2011)

6.8/10
Hindi102 mins

Dhobi Ghat (2011) is a 102-minute Hindi film directed by Kiran Rao. Starring Rohini Ramanathan, Tushar Kanti Ray and Aasha Pawar. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Dhobi Ghat stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.

Director:Kiran Rao
Mood:
emotionalpoeticcontemplative
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 January 2011
Director
Kiran Rao
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 42m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A lonely painter in Mumbai meets an American banker visiting the city. Their lives connect with a local washerboy and a woman named Yasmin. The story shows how these four people from different backgrounds cross paths.

Four lives, one city, intertwined by fate.

Film Details

6.8Rating
102Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date21 January 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMumbai Diaries · Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai Diaries) · Dhobi Ghat · धोबी घाट (मुंबई डायरीज़)

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalpoeticcontemplative
Themes
identitylonelinessurban lifeconnection
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's original title was 'Mumbai Diaries', but it was changed to 'Dhobi Ghat' before release.
  • Aamir Khan, the lead actor, also produced the film and took no payment for his role.
  • It was the directorial debut of Kiran Rao, who is also Aamir Khan's former wife.
  • Many scenes were shot in real Mumbai locations like chawls and the actual dhobi ghat.
  • The movie had a very limited release, screening in only about 100 theaters in India.
  • The character Yasmin's story is told entirely through video diaries she records.
  • Critics noted its artistic style was unlike most mainstream Bollywood films of the time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dhobi Ghat

Frequently Asked Questions