Dev
2004 · India · 172 min
- Director
- Govind Nihalani
- Screenplay
- Govind Nihalani, Nida Fazli, Govind Purushottam Deshpande
- Producer
- Govind Nihalani
- Music
- A. R. Rahman, Aadesh Shrivastava
- Cinematography
- Govind Nihalani
- Editing
- Deepa Bhatia
Awards: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress; Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie · 3 nominations
Cast
What it is about
Dev Pratap Singh, a joint police commissioner in Bombay, and Tejinder Khosla, a special commissioner and childhood friend, share a long friendship but not the same notion of justice. Meanwhile, Farhaan, a newly qualified law graduate raised on ideals of non-violence and patriotism, sees his life change abruptly after an event that drives him toward rage. Aaliya, the young woman he loves, also finds herself caught in extraordinary circumstances that test her convictions. The story moves between politics, religion and urban violence.
How it was made
Govind Nihalani directed the film, produced it and co-wrote it with Nida Fazli and Govind Purushottam Deshpande. The director also served as cinematographer, while Deepa Bhatia edited the picture. The score combines A. R. Rahman and Aadesh Shrivastava, and the cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Om Puri, Kareena Kapoor, Amrish Puri and Fardeen Khan. Shot in Hindi, the film leans toward a realist style and runs 172 minutes.
Reception and legacy
It was released on 11 June 2004. Critical response was mixed: Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave it two stars out of five, calling it realistic fare likely to appeal to a select audience. At the Filmfare Critics Awards it won Best Film and Best Actress for Kareena Kapoor, and it received nominations at the Zee Cine Awards.
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Triple role
Govind Nihalani took on the roles of director, producer and cinematographer on this film, in addition to co-writing the screenplay.
Critics' recognition
Kareena Kapoor won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film.
More films by Govind Nihalani
Thakshak
Drohkaal
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