Andhadhun (2018)

A series of mysterious events change the life of a blind pianist, who must now report a crime that he should technically know nothing of.

Director:

Sriram Raghavan

Writers:

Arijit Biswas, Yogesh Chandekar

Stars:

Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu, Radhika Apte

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Cast

Credited cast:
Ayushmann Khurrana	...	Akash
Tabu	...	Simi
Radhika Apte	...	Sofie
Anil Dhawan	...	Pramod Sinha
Manav Vij	...	Inspector Manohar Jawanda
Ashwini Kalsekar	...	Mrs. Rasika Jawanda
Chhaya Kadam	...	Mavashi
Zakir Hussain	...	Dr. Swami
Rashmi Agdekar	...	Daani
Abhishek Shukla	...	Hunter
Mohini Kewalramani	...	Mrs. D'Sa
Nikitasha Kapoor	...	Subway Waitress
Saumin Patel	...	Artist at Franco's
Hera Sajid	...	Nurse with Dr. Swami
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Abhishek Anand	...	Criminal In Police Station

Storyline

Akash a blind pianist is preparing for a London concert.Sophie's scooter bumps into Akash and upon finding he a pianist she takes him to her restaurant Franco's run by her father and offers him a job.Akash meets 70s actor Pramod Sinha at the restaurant who asks him to do a private concert of his songs at his residence to surprise his wife Simi. Next Day upon reaching his house a shocking surprise is waiting for Akash.

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Plot Keywords:

blind | neo noir | pianist | murder | blackmail | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Music | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film that Simi (Tabu) wants to act in, Nurse Radha, is a reference to Waheeda Rehman's character in "Khamoshi" (1970).

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Goofs

When the cat steps on the Casio piano keys, the sound of the chords do not match the keys pressed.

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Quotes

Inspector Manohar Jawanda: What color is your cat?
Akash: Black and white.
Inspector Manohar Jawanda: How do you know?
Akash: I was told.
[calls the cat]
Akash: Rani.
Inspector Manohar Jawanda: You cook for yourself?
Akash: Forget about me, Sir. Look for Rani, please. Rani might get run over.
Inspector Manohar Jawanda: Water?
Akash: Chilled?
[...]

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits read "IN FOND MEMORY OF CHHAYA GEET (1972-82) & CHITRAHAAR (1982-97)", which are classic Indian music programs on radio and television respectively.

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Alternate Versions

The UK theatrical release was censored; in order to obtain a 12A classification the distributor opted to make 50 seconds of cuts: removing stronger moments of violence, bloody injury detail and the use of strong language. An uncut 15 classification was available.

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Connections

References Khamoshi (1970)

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Soundtracks

Oh Bhai Re
Lyrics by Jaideep Sahni
Music by Amit Trivedi
Performed by Shadab Faridi and Altamash Faridi

User Reviews

Decade's Best : Redefines Neo-Noir

Brilliant...This cinematic experience will not let you stay back in your seat relaxed. Writers have knitted a pitch perfect Mystery around : Murder,Money & Man who is Blind (!). Taut screenplay and black comic narrative by Raghavan, the story's audacious characters and twists, keep you riveted.Crisp editing grips you.Cinematography is something that boasts the storytelling.Piano scenes are superbly crafted and choreographed , underlined by Amit Trivedi's music and Daniel B George's background score.Couple of acts veneered with poetic touch & Tribute to Chayahar & Chitrageet is something that needs applaud. Tabu is showing her class. Ayushman delivers career best. Rest all are fab too.

Dont miss line '"What is life? It all depends on the liver" from prologue.;)

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Japan]

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi English

Release Date:

5 October 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Andhadhun

Filming Locations:

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Box Office

Budget:

$4,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$278,677, 7 October 2018

Gross USA:

$1,193,046

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$62,475,342

Company Credits

Production Co:

Matchbox Pictures, Viacom18 Motion Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

139 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1