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'''''Shabd''''' ({{ | '''''Shabd''''' ({{translation|Word}}) is a 2005 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[psychological thriller]] film produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, and directed by [[Leena Yadav]]. It stars [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Aishwarya Rai]] and [[Zayed Khan]]. The film got good reviews but performed below expectations at the [[box office]], despite being profitable. The story is adapted from the critically acclaimed [[Malayalam]] film [[Rachana (film)|''Rachana'']] released in 1983. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Author Shaukat Vashisht | Author Shaukat Vashisht lives a wealthy lifestyle in India with his wife, Antra, who is a lecturer. Shaukat achieves fame when he is nominated for the [[Booker Prize|Booker prize]], and goes on to win it. His publishers, hoping that they have unleashed a goldmine, are disappointed with his subsequent works, and soon Shaukat is depressed to such an extent that he almost gives up writing. Then he decides to write a story on a woman named Tamanna, and figures that he will base this story on none other than Antara herself. For this purpose he starts to make note of her every movement, and it is then that he finds out that she has an admirer in fellow-teacher, Yash Agnihotri, a dashing young man with a bright future ahead of him. Shaukat also finds out that Antara has never mentioned Yash to him, nor has she informed Yash that she is married. | ||
He decides to manufacture a realistic story by making Antara hide her marital status from Yash and pursue a relationship with him. Things go wrong as Antara begins to have real feelings for Yash | He decides to manufacture a realistic story by making Antara hide her marital status from Yash and pursue a relationship with him. Things go wrong as Antara begins to have real feelings for Yash, even though she still loves Shaukat. | ||
Whatever Shaukat pens turns out to be true. He starts to believe he can change Antara's and Yash's fate by his writings, and writes according to his logic that Yash would commit suicide after | Whatever Shaukat pens turns out to be true. He starts to believe he can change Antara's and Yash's fate by his writings, and writes according to his logic that Yash would commit suicide after learning the truth about Antara's. But, Antara soon discovers this. She lies to Shaukat that Yash really committed suicide in order to disillusion Shaukat. Shaukat, out of guilt, becomes schizophrenic. The film ends on a disturbing note: Antara sends Shaukat to an asylum, due to his schizophrenia. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
* [[Sanjay Dutt]] as Shaukat Vashisth, | * [[Sanjay Dutt]] as Shaukat Vashisth, a famous author who lives with his wife Antara and two servants. | ||
* [[Aishwarya Rai]] as Antara Vashisth/Tamanna, Shaukat's wife and a college teacher. | * [[Aishwarya Rai]] as Antara Vashisth/Tamanna, Shaukat's wife and a college teacher. | ||
* [[Zayed Khan]] as Yash Agnihotri, | * [[Zayed Khan]] as Yash Agnihotri, a young college teacher who is in love with Antara. | ||
* Aakash Pandey as Shouting | * Aakash Pandey as Shouting asylum inmate | ||
* [[Sadiya Siddiqui]] as Rajni ( | * [[Sadiya Siddiqui]] as Rajni (maidservant) | ||
* [[Brijendra Kala]] as Servant (Ramakant) | * [[Brijendra Kala]] as Servant (Ramakant) | ||
* Alexander as the stranger | * Alexander as the stranger | ||
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* Kamini Khanna as Mrs. Kapadia | * Kamini Khanna as Mrs. Kapadia | ||
* Lalit Parashar as Mr. Bhargva | * Lalit Parashar as Mr. Bhargva | ||
* Rucha Pathak as Publisher's | * Rucha Pathak as Publisher's assistant | ||
== Music == | == Music == | ||
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[[Category:Films scored by Vishal–Shekhar]] | [[Category:Films scored by Vishal–Shekhar]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Leena Yadav]] | [[Category:Films directed by Leena Yadav]] | ||
[[Category:Indian psychological drama films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian psychological thriller films]] | |||
[[Category:Films about books]] | |||
[[Category:Extramarital relationships]] | |||
[[Category:Indian drama films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian thriller drama films]] | |||
[[Category:2000s thriller drama films]] | |||
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| Shabd | |
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 Movie poster for Shabd | |
| Directed by | Leena Yadav |
| Written by | Llena Malhotra |
| Produced by | Pritish Nandy Communications |
| Starring | Sanjay Dutt Aishwarya Rai Zayed Khan |
| Cinematography | Aseem Bajaj |
| Edited by | Leena Yadav |
| Music by | Vishal–Shekhar |
| Distributed by | Pritish Nandy Communications |
Release date |
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| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | Rs. 7 crores |
| Box office | Rs. 12.08 crores |
Shabd (transl. Word) is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, and directed by Leena Yadav. It stars Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai and Zayed Khan. The film got good reviews but performed below expectations at the box office, despite being profitable. The story is adapted from the critically acclaimed Malayalam film Rachana released in 1983.
Plot
Author Shaukat Vashisht lives a wealthy lifestyle in India with his wife, Antra, who is a lecturer. Shaukat achieves fame when he is nominated for the Booker prize, and goes on to win it. His publishers, hoping that they have unleashed a goldmine, are disappointed with his subsequent works, and soon Shaukat is depressed to such an extent that he almost gives up writing. Then he decides to write a story on a woman named Tamanna, and figures that he will base this story on none other than Antara herself. For this purpose he starts to make note of her every movement, and it is then that he finds out that she has an admirer in fellow-teacher, Yash Agnihotri, a dashing young man with a bright future ahead of him. Shaukat also finds out that Antara has never mentioned Yash to him, nor has she informed Yash that she is married.
He decides to manufacture a realistic story by making Antara hide her marital status from Yash and pursue a relationship with him. Things go wrong as Antara begins to have real feelings for Yash, even though she still loves Shaukat.
Whatever Shaukat pens turns out to be true. He starts to believe he can change Antara's and Yash's fate by his writings, and writes according to his logic that Yash would commit suicide after learning the truth about Antara's. But, Antara soon discovers this. She lies to Shaukat that Yash really committed suicide in order to disillusion Shaukat. Shaukat, out of guilt, becomes schizophrenic. The film ends on a disturbing note: Antara sends Shaukat to an asylum, due to his schizophrenia.
Cast
- Sanjay Dutt as Shaukat Vashisth, a famous author who lives with his wife Antara and two servants.
- Aishwarya Rai as Antara Vashisth/Tamanna, Shaukat's wife and a college teacher.
- Zayed Khan as Yash Agnihotri, a young college teacher who is in love with Antara.
- Aakash Pandey as Shouting asylum inmate
- Sadiya Siddiqui as Rajni (maidservant)
- Brijendra Kala as Servant (Ramakant)
- Alexander as the stranger
- Susheel Chhabra as Nerd
- Imram Hasnee as Asylum Doctor
- Kamini Khanna as Mrs. Kapadia
- Lalit Parashar as Mr. Bhargva
- Rucha Pathak as Publisher's assistant
Music
The music of the film did get good reviews among audiences, though the film overall performed well below expectations at the box office. The film had the following soundtrack.
| Song | Singer | Picturised on/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Khoya Khoya" | Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan | Zayed Khan, Aishwarya Rai |
| "Sholon Si" | Vishal Dadlani, Sunidhi Chauhan | Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai |
| "Lo Shuru Ab" | Kumar Sanu, Sunidhi Chauhan | Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai |
| "Bolo To" | Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal | Zayed Khan, Aishwarya Rai |
| "Mat Jaa" | Sukhwinder Singh, | Sanjay Dutt, Aishwarya Rai |
External links
- Articles needing additional references from June 2019
- Pages using infobox film with nonstandard dates
- 2005 films
- 2000s Hindi-language films
- Indian films
- Films scored by Vishal–Shekhar
- Films directed by Leena Yadav
- Indian psychological drama films
- Indian psychological thriller films
- Films about books
- Extramarital relationships
- Indian drama films
- Indian thriller drama films
- 2000s thriller drama films