Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon(2010)
'Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon' is a 2010 Indian bilingual film in Hindi and English, directed by Sanjay Sharma. The lead role of Aryan is played by Kapil Sharma, who also wrote the story and screenplay. Yuvraj plays Ashish, Aryan's love interest. The film follows Aryan, a young man in Mumbai struggling with his attraction to men. He falls in love with his best friend Ashish but faces rejection from his family and society. The story explores his journey from self-hatred to self-acceptance. The film was one of the first Bollywood movies to openly depict a gay relationship, making it a landmark for LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its bold subject matter. The film was released on November 12, 2010, and is available for streaming on Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video (Eros Now channel), YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 29 October 2010
- Director
- Sanjay Sharma
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Aryan is a young man in Mumbai who feels trapped. He is attracted to men but lives in a society that hates gay people. When he falls for his best friend Ashish, he must choose between hiding his true self or risking everything. His journey leads him to a painful but liberating truth.
“Love knows no gender.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dunno Y... Na Jaane Kyon
Cast reunions in this film: Zeenat Aman & Helen (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Sanjay Sharma and writer-lead actor Kapil Sharma are real-life brothers.
- It was the first Indian film to be premiered at the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in 2010.
- The movie features what is widely considered the first mainstream, on-screen gay kiss in a Hindi film.
- The film faced significant censorship challenges and was initially given an 'A' (Adults only) certificate by Indian censors.
- A sequel titled 'Dunno Y2... Life Is A Moment' was released in 2015, continuing the story.
- The film's release coincided with the early stages of the legal battle to decriminalize homosexuality in India.
- Lead actor Kapil Sharma also worked as a costume designer for the film.