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Well Done Abba(2010)
Hindi144 mins
Well Done Abba (2010) is a 144-minute Hindi film directed by Shyam Benegal. Starring Anaitha Nair, Sammir Dattani and Ila Arun. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Well Done Abba stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2010.
Director:Shyam Benegal
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 March 2010
- Director
- Shyam Benegal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A driver takes time off to find a husband for his daughter. When he returns to work months later, he risks losing his job. He then explains his long, funny, and touching adventure to his boss.
“A driver's quest for love leads to hilarious chaos.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
144Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 March 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticeidentity
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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Trivia
- The film is an adaptation of three different stories, including one by Jeelani Bano and another by Nirmal Verma.
- It was shot in Hyderabad and Mumbai, with many scenes filmed in real locations to capture authentic village life.
- Boman Irani, who plays the lead, learned to drive a vintage car for his role as a chauffeur.
- The film's title is a playful twist on the common Hindi phrase 'Well done, beta' (well done, son).
- It was Shyam Benegal's first full-length comedy film after decades of serious social dramas.
- The soundtrack uses folk music from the Hyderabad region to reflect the story's rural setting.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Well Done Abba
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