About Yuva

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About

Yuva is a Bollywood movie released in 2004. It is a multi-starrer film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film tells the interconnected stories of three young men from different backgrounds who cross paths and their lives become intertwined with each other.

The movie explores themes of youth, politics, and the struggle to bring about change in society. It showcases the journey of these characters as they navigate through their personal struggles and the challenges posed by the corrupt political system.

The film features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Esha Deol.

Making / Production

The production of Yuva began in 2003, and it was majorly shot in Kolkata, West Bengal. Director Mani Ratnam wanted to portray the city as a character in the film and therefore selected real locations to capture the essence of the place.

The movie was produced by Shekhar Kapur and Yash Chopra, under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The screenplay was written by Mani Ratnam and Anurag Kashyap, while the music was composed by A.R. Rahman.

Actors

• Ajay Devgn as Michael Mukherjee - A student leader with aspirations of entering politics.
• Abhishek Bachchan as Lallan Singh - A small-time goon who gets involved with politics.
• Vivek Oberoi as Arjun Balachandran - A caring and responsible youth who dreams of building a better future.
• Rani Mukerji as Sashi Biswas - A housewife who becomes involved in political activism.
• Kareena Kapoor Khan as Mira Deshmukh - A foreign-return girl with a rebellious nature.
• Esha Deol as Radhika - Michael's girlfriend who supports his political ambitions.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was simultaneously shot in Tamil as "Aaytha Ezhuthu" with a different cast.
• Yuva marks the Bollywood debut of director Anurag Kashyap, who co-wrote the screenplay.
• Abhishek Bachchan's portrayal of Lallan Singh earned him critical acclaim and several awards.
• Rani Mukerji's character, Sashi Biswas, is inspired by real-life activist Medha Patkar.

Awards

No awards were won by Yuva.

Quotes

• "A revolution does not need guns, it requires belief!" - Michael Mukherjee
• "The power to bring change lies within the youth of our nation." - Arjun Balachandran

Music

The music of Yuva was composed by A.R. Rahman. The soundtrack features a variety of genres including Indian classical, pop, and rock. The songs were widely popular and contributed to the film's overall success.

Soundtrack

• Dhakka Laga Bukka
• Fanaa
• Dol Dol
• Khuda Hafiz
• Baadal
• Yeh Dosti