I Am was directed by Onir and released in 2011. Onir is a prominent filmmaker in Hindi film industry.

I Am stars Sanjay Suri alongside Radhika Apte, Shernaz Patel, Anurag Kashyap, Pooja Gandhi, Rahul Bose. The film marks a collaboration between Sanjay Suri and director Onir within Hindi cinema.

Is I Am suitable for family viewing?

I Am is rated UA (parental guidance advised for under-12s). It is generally family-appropriate, but some scenes may require context for younger viewers.

I Am(2011)

6.2/10

Hindi•120 mins•theatrical•Updated 1 May 2026

I Am is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language anthology film directed by Onir. The cast includes Juhi Chawla, Rahul Bose, Radhika Apte, Nandita Das, Sanjay Suri, Manisha Koirala, and Arjun Mathur. The film consists of four short stories: 'Omar', 'Afia', 'Abhimanyu', and 'Megha'. Each story deals with a different fear, including gay rights, child abuse, sperm donation, and the plight of Kashmiri Pandits. The film was financed by over 400 donors through social networking sites. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi and Best Lyrics in 2012. I Am had its world premiere at the I View Film Festival in New York City and was released in Indian theatres on 29 April 2011.

Director:Onir

Filmed In:Srinagar, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata

Mood:

emotionaldarkinspiring

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 29 April 2011
Director: Onir
Language: Hindi
Runtime: 2h
Rating: 6.2/10

Storyline

Four people face their deepest fears. A single woman wants a baby alone. A Kashmiri Pandit returns to her homeland. A man confronts his childhood abuse. A gay man falls into a dangerous trap. Each story is based on real events. Their lives are connected by fear and the search for freedom.

“Four stories. One fear.”

Film Details

6.2Rating

120Minutes

HindiLanguage

UACertificate

Release Date29 April 2011

Release Typetheatrical

Filmed InSrinagar, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata

Parental Guide

Violence

Low

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood

emotionaldarkinspiring

Themes

identityfamilyjusticesurvival

Toneserious

Pacingepisodic

Complexityrequires-attention

Audiencearthouse

Best Withwith-partner

Violence3

Emotion5

Humor1

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for I Am

Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Suri & Onir (5 films together), Juhi Chawla & Sanjay Suri (3 films together), Nandita Das & Purab Kohli (2 films together), Juhi Chawla & Purab Kohli (2 films together), Juhi Chawla & Onir (2 films together), and Purab Kohli & Sanjay Suri (2 films together).

Trivia

The film was funded by over 400 donors from around the world, many contributing through Facebook.
It features six different languages: Hindi, English, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, and Kashmiri.
Director Onir also played a small role as a doctor in the 'Afia' segment.
The story 'Omar' was partly inspired by a real-life incident of blackmail targeting gay men.
Juhi Chawla co-produced the film and starred in the 'Afia' segment about sperm donation.
It was shot in just 18 days across locations including Mumbai, Pune, and Kashmir.
The film's title 'I Am' reflects the individual identity and struggles of each character.