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The Dirty Picture(2011)

6.9/10
Hindi144 mins

The Dirty Picture (2011) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Milan Luthria. Starring Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor. With an audience rating of 6.9/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, The Dirty Picture stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.

Director:Milan Luthria
Mood:
emotionalfunnyinspiring

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hungama Play, MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video
OTT Release Date
2 March 2012
Theatrical Release
2 December 2011
Director
Milan Luthria
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 24m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A young woman leaves her village to become a film star. She finds huge fame, but becomes known more as a sex symbol than for her acting.

From village girl to screen goddess.

Film Details

6.9Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date2 December 2011
Also Known Asद डर्टी पिक्चर

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyinspiring
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionlove
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is loosely based on the life of South Indian actress Silk Smitha, who was known for her bold roles.
  • Vidya Balan gained 12 kilograms for the role to match the voluptuous image of 1980s actresses.
  • The song 'Ooh La La' was originally composed for the 2010 film 'Dabangg' but was not used.
  • Milan Luthria cast Naseeruddin Shah after seeing his comic timing in the film 'Ishqiya'.
  • The film's title was inspired by a 1980s tabloid column that referred to scandals as 'dirty pictures'.
  • It won three National Film Awards, including Best Actress for Vidya Balan.
  • The movie was shot in just 45 days to capture a raw, fast-paced feel.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in The Dirty Picture

Frequently Asked Questions