Not a Love Story(2011)
Not a Love Story is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The film stars Mahie Gill, Deepak Dobriyal, and Zakir Hussain in lead roles. It is based on the real-life Neeraj Grover murder case of 2008. The story follows Anusha Chawla, an aspiring actress who moves from Chandigarh to Mumbai to pursue a film career. Her boyfriend Robin Fernandes follows her, but jealousy over her relationship with a producer leads to a brutal murder. The film is known for its raw, documentary-style cinematography and its unflinching portrayal of crime. It received mixed reviews from critics but gained attention for its realistic treatment of a sensational true crime. The film was released on August 19, 2011, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 August 2011
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Anusha Chawla leaves her hometown and boyfriend Robin to chase her Bollywood dream in Mumbai. When she gets close to a powerful producer for a film role, Robin's jealousy explodes. One violent night changes everything, and the couple finds themselves caught in a murder investigation.
“Love can kill.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Not a Love Story
Cast reunions in this film: Urmila Matondkar & Ram Gopal Varma (14 films together), Sandeep Chowta & Ram Gopal Varma (6 films together), Ram Gopal Varma & Zakir Hussain (5 films together), Sandeep Chowta & Urmila Matondkar (3 films together), Urmila Matondkar & Zakir Hussain (2 films together), and Mahie Gill & Deepak Dobriyal (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is loosely based on the 2008 murder of TV executive Neeraj Grover, though names and some details were changed.
- Director Ram Gopal Varma shot the entire film in just 16 days to keep the production fast-paced and low-budget.
- Mahie Gill, who plays the lead, had previously worked with Varma in 'Dev.D' but this was her first major thriller role with him.
- The film's title was changed from 'Murder 2' to 'Not a Love Story' to avoid confusion with another thriller released the same year.
- It received an 'A' (Adults only) certificate from Indian censors due to its violent and intense scenes.
- Varma used unusual camera angles and close-ups extensively to create a sense of unease, a style he often employs in his thrillers.
- The movie performed poorly at the box office, despite the real-life case it was inspired by having significant media coverage.