“Fan” is a Bollywood film that follows the story of Gaurav Chandna (Shah Rukh Khan), a die-hard fan of superstar actor Aryan Khanna (also played by Shah Rukh Khan). When Gaurav’s obsession with Aryan becomes dangerous, Aryan is forced to confront his biggest fan and the consequences of his own actions.
Review:
“Fan” is an engaging and suspenseful film that showcases Shah Rukh Khan‘s range as an actor. His dual performance as both Gaurav and Aryan is captivating, and the film’s themes of obsession and identity are well-explored. The film is stylishly directed by Maneesh Sharma, who imbues the narrative with a sense of energy and urgency. The film’s climax is particularly well-executed and satisfying, providing a satisfying conclusion to the story.
Awards:
“Fan” was nominated for several awards, including a Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Shah Rukh Khan‘s performance as Gaurav. The film also won several technical awards, including Best Special Effects and Best Sound Design.
Popularity:
“Fan” was a commercial success and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. It has a 7.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 72% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s innovative narrative and Shah Rukh Khan‘s performance as Gaurav were particularly praised. “Fan” is considered one of the standout Hindi films of 2016 and a must-watch for fans of Shah Rukh Khan.
| Directed by | Maneesh Sharma |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Habib Faisal |
| Story by | Maneesh Sharma |
| Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
| Starring | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Cinematography | Manu Anand |
| Edited by | Namrata Rao |
| Music by | Songs: Vishal–Shekhar Background score: Andrea Guerra |
| Production company |
Yash Raj Films |
| Distributed by | Yash Raj Films |
| Release date | April 15, 2016 (India) |
| Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹120 crore (US$17 million) |
| Box office | ₹188.4 crore (US$26 million) |
