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Dor

  • 20062006
  • 2h 27m
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Gul Panag, Shreyas Talpade, and Ayesha Takia in Dor (2006)
Two woman --different backgrounds, miles apart, and strangers to each other-- are linked by tragedy. Their new-found friendship is tested as one holds the fate of the other's husband in her hands.
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Two woman --different backgrounds, miles apart, and strangers to each other-- are linked by tragedy. Their new-found friendship is tested as one holds the fate of the other's husband in her ... Read allTwo woman --different backgrounds, miles apart, and strangers to each other-- are linked by tragedy. Their new-found friendship is tested as one holds the fate of the other's husband in her hands.Two woman --different backgrounds, miles apart, and strangers to each other-- are linked by tragedy. Their new-found friendship is tested as one holds the fate of the other's husband in her hands.
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  • Director
    • Nagesh Kukunoor
  • Writers
    • Nagesh Kukunoor(screenplay)
    • Mir Ali Husain(story)
    • T.A. Razak
  • Stars
    • Ayesha Takia
    • Shreyas Talpade
    • Gul Panag
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  • Director
    • Nagesh Kukunoor
  • Writers
    • Nagesh Kukunoor(screenplay)
    • Mir Ali Husain(story)
    • T.A. Razak
  • Stars
    • Ayesha Takia
    • Shreyas Talpade
    • Gul Panag
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    • 51User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 8 nominations

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    Ayesha Takia
    Ayesha Takia
    • Meeraas Meera
    Shreyas Talpade
    Shreyas Talpade
    • Behroopiyaas Behroopiya
    Gul Panag
    Gul Panag
    • Zeenat Fatimaas Zeenat Fatima
    Girish Karnad
    Girish Karnad
    • Randhir Singhas Randhir Singh
    Prateeksha Lonkar
    Prateeksha Lonkar
    • Gowri Singhas Gowri Singh
    Rushad Rana
    Rushad Rana
    • Amir Khanas Amir Khan
    Aniruddha Jatkar
    • Shankar Singhas Shankar Singh
    • (as Anirudh Jaykar)
    Shivani Joshi
    • Leelaas Leela
    Uttara Baokar
    • Laxmibai Singhas Laxmibai Singh
    Pavan Singh
    • Pahad Singhas Pahad Singh
    Banwarilal Taneja
    • Baig Saabas Baig Saab
    Ikhlaque Khan
    • Hanifas Hanif
    • (as Ikhlaq Khan)
    Veena Sajnani
    • Waheedaas Waheeda
    Vibhu Kashyap
    • Post Masteras Post Master
    Dhruv Jagasiya
    • Bhumi Singhas Bhumi Singh
    Nagesh Kukunoor
    Nagesh Kukunoor
    • Chopraas Chopra
    Maulvi Saheb
    • Priestas Priest
    Gururaj Manepalli
    • Natarajanas Natarajan
    • Director
      • Nagesh Kukunoor
    • Writers
      • Nagesh Kukunoor(screenplay) (story)
      • Mir Ali Husain(story)
      • T.A. Razak
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    • Trivia
      The film is an official adaptation of the Malayalam film, Perumazhakkalam (2004)
    • Connections
      Features Hero (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Yeh Honsla
      Written by Mir Ali Husain

      Composed by Salim Merchant and Salim Merchant

      Performed by Shafqat Amanat Ali and Salim Merchant

      Courtesy of Universal Music India

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    9/10
    Far away where a new life begins...
    Nagesh Kukunoor's Dor is perhaps the best film of 2006. It is a moving, inspiring and very involving piece. Sadly, such films, despite being generally well appreciated, get little notice amongst the majority of cine-goers and fail to do well commercially. I can't get it, because this one like many others has what it takes to be famous and widely popular. This is the story of two women: Zeenat and Meera. They are very different but they share the same experience. Zeenat is an independent, strong-minded and worldly Muslim woman. Meera is a traditional and highly disciplined girl whose life outlook is fairly old-fashioned and innocent. Both women have lost their husbands, only that while Meera's husband is no more, having reportedly been killed by accident, Zeenat still has a chance to get him back. That's where we get the film's main conflict: Zeenat's husband is the one held responsible for Meera's husband's death. He is now awaiting his death penalty in Saudi Arabia (where both he and Meera's husband had been employed). As fate would have it, Meera is the only one who can save his life, as in accordance with Saudi law, if the widow of a deceased man signs a form of forgiveness, the murderer can be released from punishment. Convinced of her husband's innocence and determined to save him, Zeenat sets on a journey to Rajasthan to find Meera and plead for help. Their acquaintance and ensuing friendship is what brings the film's best moments, all that while Meera is still unaware of Zeenat's true identity and the purpose of her visit. Both women find solace in each other, particularly Meera, who, inspired by Zeenat's attitude, discovers her inner strength and starts looking at life in a whole new way.

    Dor is such a riveting movie experience. Movies of this sort, which are often labelled 'arty films', are generally known for their slow pace, but here there isn't a single dull moment. It is excellent in writing, direction and acting, and is consistently engaging. The script is stupendous and is effectively developed. Everything is kept simple and genuine, devoid of any possible redundancies or clichés. The movie is shot across breathtaking locales, and their exotic and cryptic beauty is perfectly captured by Kukunoor, who is of course aided by Sudeep Chatterjee's cinematography. The musical duo Salim-Sulaiman compose a winning soundtrack which efficiently fits the film's mood and cultural background and enhances the narrative. The film's instrumental theme song in particular is a true pleasure. The characters of Zeenat and Meera are excellently played by Gul Panag and Ayesha Takia, respectively. As Zeenat, Panag is thoroughly convincing in a strong yet subtle performance that is perhaps her best. Ayesha Takia is even more impressive in a performance that just keeps growing on you with every new scene right until the end. She looks cuter than ever and her raw simplicity is incredibly charming, while she brilliantly captures Meera's innocence, vulnerability, repression, and ultimately her inner growth and coming-of-age. The two ladies are supported by several actors who play their roles with utmost conviction, including Shreyas Talpade and Uttara Baokar. As opposed to what many others seem to think, I did not find Dor to be feminist or something of this sort. I see it as a culturally rich, fascinating and inspiring picture about humanity and friendship against the most impossible circumstances.
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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2006 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Sahara One Media (India)
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • String
    • Filming locations
      • Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
    • Production companies
      • Percept Picture Company
      • SIC Productions
      • Sahara One Motion Pictures
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      2 hours 27 minutes
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      • Color

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