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Idiot Box(2010)
Hindi135 mins
Idiot Box (2010) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Sunanda Mitra. Starring Hrishitaa Bhatt, Upasna Singh and Surendra Pal. With an audience rating of 6.2/10, Idiot Box stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2010.
Director:Sunanda Mitra
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 March 2010
- Director
- Sunanda Mitra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
A man moves to Mumbai to work as a TV director. To overcome writer's block, he secretly writes a soap opera based on his life and his neighbor. When she finds out and they fall in love, their real-life marriage complicates the future of the show they inspired.
“When life becomes the show, what's left to write?”
Film Details
6.2Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 March 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Idiot Box' is a common slang term for television, reflecting its satirical take on the TV industry.
- Director Sunanda Mitra was known for his work in Bengali cinema, making this one of his few Hindi-language films.
- The plot parallels real-life TV producer Ekta Kapoor, with the character Anekta Kapoor being a clear nod to her.
- It was shot primarily in Mumbai, capturing the city's bustling film and television production environment.
- The movie explores the concept of 'Kundali' matching, a traditional Hindu astrological practice, as part of the hiring process.
- Despite its comedic tone, the film addresses themes like creative burnout and ethical dilemmas in entertainment.
- It had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through home video and television broadcasts later.