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Yeh Saali Zindagi(2011)

6.3/10
Hindi•134 mins•theatrical•

Yeh Saali Zindagi is a 2011 Hindi crime thriller film directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film stars Irrfan Khan, Chitrangada Singh, Arunoday Singh, and Aditi Rao Hydari in lead roles. The story follows Arun, a chartered accountant involved in illegal money laundering, who tries to rescue his love Priti after she is kidnapped by gangsters. The narrative intertwines a love triangle with a gang war between brothers Badey and Chhotey. The film received positive reviews from critics for its dark humor and twisted plot. It was released on 4 February 2011 and had a below-average box office performance.

Director:Sudhir Mishra
Filmed In:Delhi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 February 2011
Director
Sudhir Mishra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

Arun loves Priti, but she loves Shyam. When gangsters kidnap Shyam and Priti by mistake, Arun uses his connections in the criminal world to save her. He must navigate a dangerous gang war, dirty money, and his own broken heart to bring her back safely.

“Love. Greed. Betrayal. This damn life.”

Film Details

6.3Rating
134Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date4 February 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InDelhi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Saurabh Shukla, Actor in Yeh Saali Zindagi
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Chitrangada Singh, Actor in Yeh Saali Zindagi
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Irrfan Khan, Actor in Yeh Saali Zindagi
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Vipul GuptaShyam
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Yashpal SharmaBade
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Nassar AbdullaActor
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Arunoday SinghActor
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Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor in Yeh Saali Zindagi
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Sushant SinghInspector Satbir
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Sachin K. KrishnCrew
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Sudhir MishraDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Yeh Saali Zindagi

Cast reunions in this film: Saurabh Shukla & Sudhir Mishra (5 films together), Saurabh Shukla & Yashpal Sharma (3 films together), Chitrangada Singh & Sudhir Mishra (2 films together), Yashpal Sharma & Sudhir Mishra (2 films together), and Yashpal Sharma & Sushant Singh (2 films together).

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Sudhir MishraDirector
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Yashpal SharmaActor
Saurabh Shukla × Yashpal Sharma — 3 films together →
Chitrangada Singh
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Sudhir MishraDirector
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Yashpal SharmaActor
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Sushant SinghActor
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Trivia

  • The film's title is inspired by a popular Hindi song from the 1950s film 'Pyaasa'.
  • Director Sudhir Mishra also co-wrote the screenplay with Manu Rishi, who plays a supporting role.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real locations across Delhi to capture its gritty atmosphere.
  • Actress Chitrangda Singh, who plays the female lead, was also the film's co-producer.
  • It features a cameo by actor Vipin Sharma, known for his role in 'Taare Zameen Par'.
  • The film uses a non-linear narrative, jumping between past and present to unfold the story.
  • Despite critical praise, it had a modest box office performance upon its initial release.

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