Monica(2011)
Hindi124 mins
Monica (2011) is a 124-minute Hindi film directed by Sushen Bhatnagar. Starring Divya Dutta, Ashutosh Rana and Rajit Kapur. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Monica stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.
Director:Sushen Bhatnagar
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 March 2011
- Director
- Sushen Bhatnagar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A prosecutor accuses a man and three powerful suspects of arranging a journalist's murder. He must convince a judge the man is directly involved, despite evidence pointing to unknown killers and the victim's secret double life.
“A journalist's double life hides a deadly conspiracy.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
124Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 March 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known As[Hindi] Monica
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Monica, O My Darling' but was released simply as 'Monica' to avoid confusion with other films.
- It was shot extensively in Lucknow, using real locations like the city's historic courts and bungalows to add authenticity.
- The role of the female judge was played by veteran actress Seema Biswas, known for her powerful performances in parallel cinema.
- Director Sushen Bhatnagar had previously worked mainly as an assistant director and writer before making this his debut feature.
- The film's plot was loosely inspired by real-life controversies involving journalists and politicians in Uttar Pradesh.
- Despite its thriller genre, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- The soundtrack featured a background score that used classical Indian instruments to create a tense, dramatic atmosphere.