“Shiddat” is a 2021 Indian romantic drama film directed by Kunal Deshmukh and produced by Dinesh Vijan. The movie stars Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina, and Diana Penty in leading roles.
Synopsis:
“Shiddat” tells the story of two couples, Kartika and Jaggi, and Gayatri and Binod, whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. Kartika and Jaggi are deeply in love but are separated when Jaggi is sent on a mission for the Indian Army. Gayatri and Binod, on the other hand, are getting married but Gayatri's heart is still with her ex-lover who is no longer alive. As the story unfolds, the characters navigate their relationships and search for love and happiness in their lives.
Review:
“Shiddat” received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the movie's performances and cinematography, while others criticized the film's weak script and lack of originality. The film was described as a predictable and formulaic romantic drama with little to offer in terms of fresh perspectives or insights. The performances by the cast, particularly Sunny Kaushal and Radhika Madan, were widely appreciated for their sincerity and chemistry, but the movie was criticized for failing to offer much in the way of compelling storytelling or character development.
Awards: “Shiddat” did not win any major awards, but it was nominated for the Best Original Song award at the Mirchi Music Awards 2022 for the song “Jee Ni Karda”.
| Directed by | Kunal Deshmukh, |
|---|---|
| Written by | Dheeraj Rattan Pooja Ladha Surti Shridhar Raghavan |
| Produced by | Bhushan Kumar Krishan Kumar Dinesh Vijan |
| Starring | Sunny Kaushal, Radhika Madan, Mohit Raina, Diana Penty, |
| Cinematography | Amalendu Chaudhary |
| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Score: Sachin–Jigar Songs: Sachin–Jigar Manan Bhardwaj Gourov Dasgupta |
| Production companies |
T-Series Maddock Films |
| Distributed by | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Release date | 1 October 2021 |
| Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |