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About the film
Dear Zindagi (transl. Dear life) is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by Gauri Shinde. It was produced by Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, and Shinde under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment, Dharma Productions, and Hope Productions, respectively. The film stars Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan in the lead roles with Ira Dubey, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Ali Zafar (in his final Hindi film acting credit), Yashaswini Dayama and debutant Rohit Suresh Saraf in supporting roles. The plot centres on a budding cinematographer who is discontented with her life and meets a free-spirited psychologist who helps her to gain a new perspective on her life.
Development of the film began in 2015, when Shinde signed Alia Bhatt and Sharukh Khan for a film to be made under her banner. Principal photography took place in Goa and Mumbai, in the period from 21 January to 20 May 2016. The film features a score composed by Amit Trivedi and lyrics written mostly by Kausar Munir.
Dear Zindagi was released on 23 November 2016 in North America during the Thanksgiving weekend, two days before its worldwide release on 25 November 2016, and grossed ₹138.91 crore at the worldwide box office, thus emerging as a commercial success. It received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed towards the themes, direction, screenplay, dialogues, soundtrack and performances, especially Bhatt and Khan's performances.
At the 62nd Filmfare Awards, Dear Zindagi received 2 nominations – Best Actress (Bhatt) and Best Lyricist (Kausar Munir for "Love You Zindagi").
Cast and crew
Dear Zindagi was directed by Gauri Shinde. It, and released in 2016.
The film features Alia Bhatt, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Yashaswini Dayama in its principal cast.
Key details
| Release year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Gauri Shinde. It |
| Starring | Alia Bhatt, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Yashaswini Dayama |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dear Zindagi released?
Dear Zindagi is a Hindi-language film released in 2016, directed by Gauri Shinde. It.
Who directed Dear Zindagi?
Dear Zindagi was directed by Gauri Shinde. It.
Who stars in Dear Zindagi?
Dear Zindagi stars Alia Bhatt, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Yashaswini Dayama.
What is Dear Zindagi about?
Dear Zindagi (transl. Dear life) is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by Gauri Shinde.
Where can I watch Dear Zindagi?
Dear Zindagi may be available on major streaming platforms or for digital rental — check current OTT listings for availability in your region.
Reference: Wikipedia
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