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“Kahaani” is a mystery thriller directed by . The film follows a pregnant woman named Vidya Bagchi (played by ) who travels to Kolkata from London in search of her missing husband. As she begins to investigate his disappearance, she discovers a series of mysterious clues that lead her down a dangerous path.

With the help of a police officer named Satyoki “Rana” Sinha (played by ), Vidya unravels a web of deceit and betrayal involving a former employee of her husband’s company, a shadowy figure known as “Bob Biswas”, and a terrorist plot that threatens the city.

Review:

The film received critical acclaim and was praised for its direction, screenplay, and performances. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 92% based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 8/10. The critical consensus reads: “Smart, gripping, and unpredictable, Kahaani is a complex thriller with a strong female lead and a satisfying payoff.”

Awards:

“Kahaani” was a critical and commercial success, and it won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Ekla Cholo Re”. It also won several Filmfare Awards, including Best Actress for , Best Director for , and Best Screenplay.

Popularity:

The film was a box office success, grossing over 1.04 billion rupees (approximately $14.6 million USD) worldwide. It has also gained a cult following over the years and is often cited as one of the best Indian films of the 2010s.

Directed by
Produced by
Kushal Kantilal Gada
Screenplay by
Story by
Advaita Kala
Starring ,
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Music by Songs:
Vishal-Shekhar
Background score:
Clinton Cerejo
Cinematography Setu
Edited by Namrata Rao
Production
company
Boundscript Motion Pictures
Distributed by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
Pen India Limited
Release date 9 March 2012
Running time 122 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi
Budget ₹80 million
Box office ₹1.04 billion

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