Lamhaa(2010)
Lamhaa is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Rahul Dholakia. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Bipasha Basu, Anupam Kher, and Kunal Kapoor. The story follows an Indian Army intelligence officer, Vikram Sabharwal, who goes undercover in Kashmir as a journalist named Gul Jahangir. He must locate the people behind a series of extremist attacks. The film was shot primarily on sets in Mumbai's Film City, with chinar leaves brought from Kashmir for authenticity. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its realistic portrayal of the Kashmir conflict but criticism for its scattered narrative. The film was banned in Pakistan and several Gulf countries for its controversial content. It was released on 16 July 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 16 July 2010
- Director
- Rahul Dholakia
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
An Indian Army officer goes undercover in Kashmir to find the mastermind behind extremist attacks. Posing as a journalist, he must navigate a world of militants, corrupt politicians, and innocent victims. He finds an unlikely ally in the daughter of a separatist leader. But in a land where trust is a luxury, one wrong move means death.
“The most dangerous place on Earth.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Lamhaa
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Sanjay Dutt (15 films together), Bipasha Basu & Sanjay Dutt (4 films together), and Anupam Kher & Kunal Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Lamhaa' means 'moment' in Urdu, reflecting the tense and fleeting nature of peace in Kashmir.
- Sanjay Dutt, who plays the lead, reportedly did many of his own stunts in the difficult terrain of Kashmir.
- Director Rahul Dholakia spent nearly three years researching in Kashmir to ensure the story felt authentic.
- The movie faced censorship delays in India because of its sensitive political subject about Kashmir.
- Actress Bipasha Basu learned to speak some Kashmiri for her role as Aziza, a local activist.
- Parts of the film were shot in real locations in Srinagar, including areas not commonly seen in Bollywood movies.
- The film's release was overshadowed by bigger Bollywood movies, leading to a quieter box office performance.