Lovestruck boy’s devotion turns tragic in a tale of unrequited love.
Pundit's son Kundan (Dhanush) has fallen for a girl at first sight. That they're both kids makes us dismiss it as a meaningless crush. But a few years later, the boy is still in love with the girl, Zoya (Sonam Kapoor). When she's in school, he follows her around holding her hand and getting slapped in the process. Finally, she relents because of his "consistency". The film shifts cities when Zoya gets into JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University), and through her, we are introduced to the place's idealistic and political culture. She discovers a long-lost strength as she confronts, then falls for, student leader Akram (Abhay Deol). Zoya returns to her hometown after eight long years only to find some things changed and others surprisingly the same.
Released: 21 Jun 2013 | Runtime: 140 min | Genre: Drama, Romance
Starring: Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub | Directed by: Aanand L. Rai
Lovestruck boy’s devotion turns tragic in a tale of unrequited love.
Box Office Collection: $903,232 | IMDB Rating: 7.6
8 wins & 36 nominations total
Raanjhanaa
(2013)
Director: Aanand L. Rai
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 140 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6
Cast: Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
Box Office: $903,232
Awards: 8 wins & 36 nominations total
Pundit's son Kundan (Dhanush) has fallen for a girl at first sight. That they're both kids makes us dismiss it as a meaningless crush. But a few years later, the boy is still in love with the girl, Zoya (Sonam Kapoor). When she's in school, he follows her around holding her hand and getting slapped in the process. Finally, she relents because of his "consistency". The film shifts cities when Zoya gets into JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University), and through her, we are introduced to the place's idealistic and political culture. She discovers a long-lost strength as she confronts, then falls for, student leader Akram (Abhay Deol). Zoya returns to her hometown after eight long years only to find some things changed and others surprisingly the same.
