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Ishqiya

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2010 | 115 min | Thriller, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Aimed squarely at people who love a story about friendship and anyone who loves a will-they-won't-they. The friendships are the beating heart of it. The chemistry carries it.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Wastes no time getting going, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Hindi, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if you want something to relax to.

While on the run from goons, a man and his nephew fall for a kidnapper's seductive widow.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 PGA Awards: Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Lyricist. Also nominated for 6 more PGA Awards. Plus 19 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 74K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Abhishek Chaubey

  • Naseeruddin ShahKhalujaan
  • Vidya BalanKrishna Verma
  • Arshad WarsiBabban Hussain
  • Salman ShahidMushtaq
  • Adil HussainVidyadhar Verma
  • Anupama KumarManju Kakkad
  • Alok KumarNandu
  • Gauri MallaMamta
  • Rajesh SharmaKamalkant Kakkad