Kajraare(2010)
Kajraare is a 2010 Indian Hindi-language romantic thriller film directed by Pooja Bhatt. The film stars Himesh Reshammiya as Niyaz, a singer and spy, and Sara Loren as Naaz, a courtesan with a hidden identity. The story follows Niyaz as he travels to Lahore for a concert and falls in love with Naaz, unaware that she is also a spy. Their romance is threatened by a jealous gangster and their conflicting loyalties to their countries. The film is notable for its musical score composed by Himesh Reshammiya and its exploration of love across borders. It was released on October 15, 2010, and received mixed reviews from critics.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 15 October 2010
- Director
- Pooja Bhatt
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
A famous Indian singer travels to Lahore and falls for a beautiful courtesan. But both have secret identities as spies for opposing nations. Their love is tested by a ruthless gangster and their own hidden agendas. Can they escape their past and be together?
“Love has no borders.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kajraare
Cast reunions in this film: Pooja Bhatt & Gulshan Grover (7 films together), and Himesh Reshammiya & Gulshan Grover (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title track 'Kajraare' was originally composed for the 2005 film 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' but was not used.
- It was the first major Bollywood film to be shot in Petra, Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Director Pooja Bhatt also served as the film's producer and co-writer.
- Lead actress Mona Laizza was a newcomer and this was her only major Hindi film role.
- The film's music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, who also played the lead role.
- Despite its international shoot, the film was a major commercial failure at the box office.
- Some scenes were also filmed in the deserts of Rajasthan, India, to match the Jordanian landscape.