Naach (2004)

Abhinav (Abhishek Bachchan) and Reva (Antara Mali) are two, middle-class citizens in the big city of Mumbai. Both are trying to get a breakthrough in their individual profession. Abhinav ... See full summary »

Director:

Ram Gopal Varma

Writers:

Sulekha Bajpai, Musharaff Ali Khan,

Stars:

Antara Mali, Abhishek Bachchan, Ritesh Deshmukh

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Antara Mali	...	Reva
Abhishek Bachchan	...	Abhinav
Ritesh Deshmukh	...	Diwakar
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Priya Badlani	...	Mamta
Mukesh Bhatt	...	Reporter
Rajesh Khera
Manoj Pahwa
Gitanjali Rao	...	Landlady
Rajendra Sethi	...	Director II
Rajesh Tandon

Storyline

Abhinav (Abhishek Bachchan) and Reva (Antara Mali) are two, middle-class citizens in the big city of Mumbai. Both are trying to get a breakthrough in their individual profession. Abhinav wants to be an actor and Reva wants to be a choreographer. Both meet, fall in love and spend some intimate moments together. Abhinav tries to help Reva out, things get better when he gets his first film offer. However, Reva refuses his help and wants to make it on her own. Abhinav has become a huge star. She eventually gets her first offer to choreograph but the director wanted to approach Abhinav through her. Eventually both of them drift apart and break up. Reva finally gets a genuine offer to choreography by Diwakar (Ritesh Deshmukh), who really likes her style and work. Reva by now has become a huge star, and soon she is given the offer to work with Abhinav. The rest of the film focuses on whether Abhinav and Reva can put their differences aside and if they get back together.

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Genres:

Musical | Drama

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Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi English

Release Date:

12 November 2004 (India)

Company Credits

Production Co:

K Sera Sera, RGV Film Company, Sahara One Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

150 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Naach Naach Ke"
Written by Taabish Romani
Composed by Shailendra Swapnil
Performed by Shweta Pandit
Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)

User Reviews

RGV makes Naach Rock!

RGV rocks with Naach. Naach is when two personalities meet - an individualistic and objective artist (dancer), Reva and an ambitious but succumbing actor, Abhinav. Reva wants to stamp her identity in her work. Abhi wants to be famous and rich although he realises that it makes him look foolish. Reva is sure; she is sure that she is right; she is sure that her way is the only way; so she is ready to wait for the world to bow down to her feet. Abhi is insecure. Abhi is pathetically in love with Reva because deep inside he desires to be what Reva is. Reva loves Abhi because he is among the few who know she is right.

If you have read Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead then you will find that Reva is a Howard Roark while Abhi is almost a Peter Keating!

Naach is a must watch – for its choreography, for its camera, its writing – which is minimalist, and the performance of the actors. The effort RGV puts into making the characters credible is praiseworthy. You will have no problems believing that there are people like these. The movie keeps you restless throughout the movie, an RGV trademark.

Some people will go to the theaters for Antara's skin, but the once who have seen enough skin and muscle in their lives will be able to tear through the distorting mesh and enjoy the movie at a higher level.

The negative to the movie is its music – not very good music for a musical. The music was experimental, as it should be, but wasn't experimental enough.

The humour comes in the form of spoofs and sarcastic takes on Bollywood and it's so called Gurus.

This movie does rock.