Aashiqui.in(2011)
Aashiqui.in is a 2011 Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Shankhadeep. It stars Ankita Srivastava and Ishaan Singh Manhas in lead roles. The story follows April, a dark-skinned waitress who creates a fake online identity to connect with Cyrus, a popular college swimmer. The film explores themes of self-acceptance and love beyond physical appearance. It is a loose Bollywood adaptation of the 2004 Hollywood film A Cinderella Story. The movie received negative reviews and holds a 3.8/10 rating on IMDb. It was released in India on January 21, 2011.
Aashiqui.in (2011) OTT release date is not officially announced yet — GudVibe tracks its streaming availability daily.
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- Theatrical Release
- 11 February 2011
- Director
- Shankhadeep
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
April is a waitress with dark skin who feels ugly and invisible. She creates a fake online profile and falls in love with Cyrus, the most popular boy in college. But when Cyrus wants to meet her in person, April must decide whether to reveal her true self or lose the love of her life.
“Love sees the heart, not the skin.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Aashiqui.in' to highlight its online romance theme, but it is unrelated to the 1990 hit 'Aashiqui'.
- Director Shankhadeep also served as the film's writer and editor, making it a largely personal project.
- It was shot primarily in Mumbai and Goa over a tight schedule, with a modest budget typical of early 2010s indie dramas.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Jeet Gannguli, included a popular romantic track 'Tujhse Milkar' that gained some radio play.
- Lead actor Karanvir Sharma was a relative newcomer, having debuted just a year earlier in another small film.
- The plot centered on online anonymity, reflecting growing internet dating trends in India at the time.
- Despite its digital theme, the film had a limited theatrical release and is now more commonly found on streaming platforms.