Mausam(2011)
Mausam is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language war romantic drama film written and directed by Pankaj Kapur. The film stars Shahid Kapoor as Harinder Singh, a Sikh Air Force pilot, and Sonam Kapoor as Aayat, a Muslim woman. Their love story unfolds across a decade, from the 1990s Punjab to the 2002 Gujarat riots. The narrative is framed by real historical events including the Kargil War, the Babri Masjid demolition, and communal riots. The film was produced under the Vistaar Religare Film Fund and features music by Pritam. It was Pankaj Kapur's directorial debut. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for its cinematography and soundtrack but criticism for its lengthy runtime and implausible coincidences. It was released on 23 September 2011.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 2011
- Director
- Pankaj Kapur
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A Sikh Air Force pilot named Harry falls in love with a Muslim girl named Aayat. Their families and religious differences keep them apart. Over the next decade, they meet and lose each other multiple times. War, riots, and misunderstandings test their love. They must fight against fate itself to be together.
“Love knows no season.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mausam
Cast reunions in this film: Shahid Kapoor & Pritam Chakraborty (7 films together), Pankaj Kapoor & Pankaj Kapur (6 films together), Anupam Kher & Supriya Pathak (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Shahid Kapoor (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Pritam Chakraborty (4 films together), and Anupam Kher & Manoj Pahwa (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only film directed by veteran actor Pankaj Kapur, who also played a supporting role.
- The film's shooting was delayed for years, partly because lead actor Shahid Kapoor was busy with other projects.
- It was shot in many real locations, including Scotland, Punjab, and Gujarat, to show the passage of time.
- The movie's title 'Mausam' (meaning 'season') reflects how the lovers' relationship changes over different periods.
- A major subplot involves the protagonist serving as a doctor during the 1999 Kargil War, adding a historical layer.
- The soundtrack, composed by Pritam, includes a song ('Rabba Main Toh...') that became quite popular.
- Despite its big budget and scale, the film did not perform well commercially at the box office.