Tera Kya Hoga Johnny(2010)
Tera Kya Hoga Johnny is a 2010 Hindi-language drama film directed by Sudhir Mishra. It stars Karan Nath, Soha Ali Khan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and child actor Sikandar Agarwal. The story follows Johnny, an orphaned tea seller on Mumbai's streets, who becomes entangled in a robbery. The film explores themes of urban development, poverty, and childhood innocence. It was noted for its raw portrayal of Mumbai's underbelly and featured cameos by Anurag Kashyap and Abhay Deol. The film faced a significant controversy in January 2010 when unfinished footage was leaked on YouTube. It was released on 31 December 2010 after multiple delays.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2010
- Director
- Sudhir Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Johnny is a young boy who sells tea on the streets of Mumbai to survive. He dreams of a better life but is drawn into a dangerous robbery by a group of criminals. As the robbery goes wrong, Johnny must choose between staying with the criminals or finding a way out. His journey tests his innocence and his will to survive.
“Every wave has a name. Ride it or drown.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Tera Kya Hoga Johnny
Cast reunions in this film: Saurabh Shukla & Sudhir Mishra (5 films together), Anurag Kashyap & Kay Kay Menon (4 films together), and Neil Nitin Mukesh & Kay Kay Menon (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in real locations across Mumbai, including the crowded streets of Colaba.
- It was originally titled 'Johnny Gaddaar' but was changed to avoid confusion with a 2007 film.
- Director Sudhir Mishra said the story was inspired by the lives of street children he observed.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and was later promoted at international film festivals.
- Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh played a supporting role, which was a departure from his usual lead parts.
- It features a cameo by actor Kay Kay Menon, who had worked with Mishra in previous films.
- The soundtrack includes a song by the band Indian Ocean, known for their fusion music style.