That Girl in Yellow Boots(2011)
'That Girl in Yellow Boots' is a 2010 Hindi thriller film directed by Anurag Kashyap. It stars Kalki Koechlin, Naseeruddin Shah, and Gulshan Devaiah. The story follows Ruth, an Anglo-Indian woman who works in a seedy Mumbai massage parlor while searching for her long-lost father. The film explores themes of survival, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of the city. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its bold content and Koechlin's performance. The film was released in India on September 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 2 September 2011
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Ruth is a young woman alone in Mumbai. She works at a massage parlor and gives sexual services to survive. Her real mission is to find the father who abandoned her. But the city is dangerous, and the truth may destroy her.
“Some searches end in blood.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for That Girl in Yellow Boots
Cast reunions in this film: Anurag Kashyap & Rajeev Ravi (7 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Kalki Koechlin (4 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Kumud Mishra (2 films together), Anurag Kashyap & Kumud Mishra (2 films together), Anurag Kashyap & Kalki Koechlin (2 films together), and Anurag Kashyap & Ronit Roy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally banned in India for its bold content, but the ban was lifted after cuts were made.
- Anurag Kashyap co-wrote the script with his then-wife Kalki Koechlin, who also stars in the lead role.
- It was shot in just 10 days on a very low budget, using mostly natural light and real locations.
- The movie premiered at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival before its 2011 release in India.
- Kalki Koechlin learned massage techniques from a professional to prepare for her role as a masseuse.
- The film's title refers to the yellow boots worn by the main character, which symbolize her search for identity.
- Supporting actor Naseeruddin Shah played a dual role, appearing as both a client and a voice on the phone.