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About the film
Simran is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language heist drama film directed by Hansal Mehta in a screenplay written by Apurva Asrani. Loosely based on the real- life story of Sandeep Kaur, the film stars Kangana Ranaut as Praful Patel, a divorcee, who loses her savings in a gambling bout. She takes a loan in order to repair the damage but when she is unable to repay it, she finds herself drawn into a life of crime. Hiten Kumar, Kishori Shahane and Sohum Shah are featured in supporting roles.
Simran was released worldwide on 15 September 2017. The film was met with generally positive reviews from the film critics; Ranaut's performance was widely praised, though the film drew some mixed reviews and criticism for its screenplay and execution. Critics like Baradwaj Rangan and Stutee Ghosh listed Ranaut as the Best Actress of the year 2017 for her performance in Simran. It became a commercial failure grossing ₹27.25 crore globally against the budget of ₹28 crore. The film was deemed a box office disappointment owing to Ranaut's star power. For her performance, Ranaut received a nomination for the Screen Award for Best Actress.
Cast and crew
Simran was directed by Hansal Mehta and written by Apurva Asrani. Loosely, and released in 2017.
The film features Kangana Ranaut in its principal cast.
Key details
| Release year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Language | Hindi |
| Director | Hansal Mehta |
| Writer | Apurva Asrani. Loosely |
| Starring | Kangana Ranaut |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Simran released?
Simran is a Hindi-language film released in 2017, directed by Hansal Mehta.
Who directed Simran?
Simran was directed by Hansal Mehta, with the screenplay by Apurva Asrani. Loosely.
Who stars in Simran?
Simran stars Kangana Ranaut.
What is Simran about?
Simran is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language heist drama film directed by Hansal Mehta in a screenplay written by Apurva Asrani. Loosely based on the real- life story of Sandeep Kaur, the film stars Kangana Ranaut as Praful Patel, a divorcee, who loses her savings in a gambling bout.
Where can I watch Simran?
Simran 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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