Yuva
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| Directed by | Mani Ratnam |
| Produced by | Mani Ratnam G. Srinivasan |
| Written by | Mani Ratnam |
| Starring | Ajay Devgan Abhishek Bachchan Rani Mukerji Vivek Oberoi Kareena Kapoor Esha Deol Om Puri |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
| Cinematography | Ravi K. Chandran |
| Distributed by | Madras Talkies |
| Release date(s) | May 14, 2004 |
| Running time | 160 mins |
| Language | Hindi |
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Yuva (Hindi: युवा, Urdu: یوا, English: Youth) is a Hindi feature film released in 2004 and directed by Indian director Mani Ratnam. Simultaneously made in Hindi (as Yuva) and Tamil (as Ayutha Ezhuthu), this film tells the stories of three men from completely different strata of society and one fateful incident on Calcutta's Hooghly Bridge which changes their lives forever.
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[edit] Synopsis
Lallan (Abhishek Bachchan) is a criminal don, settled in Calcutta. He loves, marries, and abuses his wife, Sashi Biswas (Rani Mukerji). Michael Mukherjee (Ajay Devgan) is a student leader, who wants politicians like Prosonjeet Bhattacharya (Om Puri), to keep away from college elections; He loves Radhika (Esha Deol). And then there is Arjun (Vivek Oberoi), carefree and spoilt, in love with Mira (Kareena Kapoor), who he just met, and who at one time wanted to relocate to the U.S., but then after meeting Michael, changes his mind and wants to be a politician. The paths of these three young men cross each others', resulting in violent changes in all their lives.
[edit] Cast
- Ajay Devgan ... Michael Mukherjee
- Abhishek Bachchan ... Lallan Singh
- Rani Mukerji ... Sashi Singh
- Vivek Oberoi ... Arjun
- Kareena Kapoor ... Mira
- Esha Deol ... Radhika
- Om Puri ... Prosonjit Bhatacharya
- Anant Nag ... Arjun's father
[edit] Soundtrack
The soundtrack features six songs by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Mehboob:
- Dhakka Laga Bukka - A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Mehboob
- Khuda Hafiz - Sunitha Sarathy, Lucky Ali, Karthik
- Kabhi Neem Neem - A. R. Rahman, Madhushree
- Dol Dol - Rap and lyrics by Blaaze, featuring ethnic vocals by Shahin Badar
- Baadal - Adnan Sami, Alka Yagnik
- Fanaa - A. R. Rahman, Sunitha Sarathy, Tanvi
[edit] Awards
[edit] 2004 Filmfare Awards
- Best Supporting Actor - Abhishek Bachchan
- Best Supporting Actress - Rani Mukerji
- Critics Award Best Movie - Mani Ratnam
- Best Screenplay - Mani Ratnam
- Best Art Direction - Sabu Cyril
[edit] Trivia
- Simran Nawal was supposed to do Esha Deol's role in the film. [1]
- Even though the movie was initially critically panned, it was a commercial success and ended up winning the most number of Filmfare Awards that year.
- The movie was originally titled 'Howrah Bridge.
- Abhishek Bachchan was recognised for his powerful on-screen performance with Rani Mukhejee
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Yuva at the Internet Movie Database
Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) • Unaru (1985) • Pagal Nilavu (1985) • Idaya Kovil (1985) • Mouna Raagam (1986) • Nayagan (1987) • Agni Natchathiram (1988) • Geethanjali (1989) • Anjali (1990) • Thalapathi (1991) • Roja (1992) • Thiruda Thiruda (1993) • Bombay (1995) • Iruvar (1997) • Dil Se (1998) • Alaipayuthey (2000) • Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) • Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) • Yuva (2004) • Guru (2007) • Lajjo (2008)
