Dear Zindagi
A young woman's self-discovery journey with a psychologist.
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About Dear Zindagi
Released: 2016
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-PG
Run time: 2h 29m
Cast
Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Ira Dubey, Yashaswini Dayama, Gautmik, Raj Bhansali, Rohit Saraf, Atul Kale, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Ali Zafar, Aditya Roy Kapur
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Dear Zindagi is a 2016 Indian coming-of-age drama film directed by Gauri Shinde. It stars Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan in lead roles. The film follows the journey of Kaira, a young aspiring cinematographer, who meets Dr. Jehangir Khan, a free-spirited therapist, and how their sessions help her gain a new perspective on life.
Making / Production
Dear Zindagi was produced by Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, and Gauri Shinde. The screenplay was written by Gauri Shinde, and the cinematography was done by Laxman Utekar. The film was shot in various locations in Goa, Mumbai, and Singapore.
Actors
- Alia Bhatt as Kaira - The protagonist, a young cinematographer struggling with personal and professional issues.
- Shah Rukh Khan as Dr. Jehangir Khan - Kaira's therapist who helps her navigate through her problems.
- Kunal Kapoor as Raghuvendra - Kaira's ex-boyfriend.
- Ali Zafar as Rumi - Kaira's potential love interest.
- Ira Dubey as Fatima - Kaira's best friend.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Dear Zindagi was Gauri Shinde's second directorial venture after the critically acclaimed English Vinglish.
- Shah Rukh Khan had a guest appearance in the film, but his role was much talked about.
- Dear Zindagi addresses the topic of mental health and the importance of seeking therapy.
- The film received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of emotions and its relatable storyline.
Awards
No major awards were received by the film.
Quotes
- "Don't let the past blackmail your present to ruin a beautiful future."
- "If you're not okay, then it's not the end."
- "Humour is healing."
Music
The music for Dear Zindagi was composed by Amit Trivedi. The film's soundtrack includes songs like "Love You Zindagi," "Just Go to Hell Dil," and "Tu Hi Hai," among others.
Soundtrack
- "Love You Zindagi" - sung by Jasleen Royal
- "Just Go to Hell Dil" - sung by Sunidhi Chauhan
- "Tu Hi Hai" - sung by Arijit Singh
- "Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le (Take 1)" - sung by Arijit Singh
About Dear Zindagi
Dear Zindagi is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery where a struggling cinematographer learns to embrace life through unconventional therapy sessions.
