The Dirty Picture(2011)
The Dirty Picture is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film directed by Milan Luthria. The cast includes Vidya Balan, Naseeruddin Shah, Emraan Hashmi, and Tusshar Kapoor. The story follows Reshma, a young woman who becomes the erotic film star Silk in the 1980s South Indian film industry. It depicts her rapid rise to fame, her exploitation by powerful men, and her tragic downfall into loneliness and addiction. The film is inspired by the life of actress Silk Smitha. It was praised for Vidya Balan's performance and its bold commentary on societal hypocrisy. The Dirty Picture was a commercial success and won the National Film Award for Best Actress. It was released on December 2, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hungama Play, MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video, YouTube, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 2 March 2012
- Theatrical Release
- 2 December 2011
- Director
- Milan Luthria
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A small-town girl named Reshma runs away from home to become a movie star. She changes her name to Silk and uses her body to gain fame. She becomes the biggest sex symbol of the 1980s. But her success comes at a terrible price. She is used by men, betrayed by love, and left alone. Her story is a tragic look at the cost of ambition.
“Entertainment. Entertainment. Entertainment.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for The Dirty Picture
Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Vidya Balan (2 films together), Vidya Balan & Emraan Hashmi (2 films together), Emraan Hashmi & Milan Luthria (2 films together), and Emraan Hashmi & Tusshar Kapoor (2 films together).
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.