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Love Aaj Kal

2009 2h 8m HI
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6.3
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β˜…6.3TMDB Β· 119
ComedyDramaRomance
Synopsis
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Two lovers break up after they realize that their career goals are pulling them in different directions.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Imtiaz Ali
Writers
Imtiaz Ali
Languages
Hindi
Countries
India

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Imtiaz Ali, shot by Natarajan Subramaniam. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Pritam Chakraborty. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Aarti Bajaj shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone and Rishi Kapoor carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt1275863 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Imtiaz Ali directs. Natarajan Subramaniam behind the camera. Pritam Chakraborty scores. Aarti Bajaj cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in India. Dialogue in Hindi.

Trivia

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  • 1Released 17 years ago.
  • 2Directed by Imtiaz Ali, shot by Natarajan Subramaniam. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Original score by Pritam Chakraborty. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 4Editor Aarti Bajaj shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 5Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone and Rishi Kapoor carry the top of the cast.
  • 6IMDB entry: tt1275863 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Natarajan Subramaniam
Original score
Pritam Chakraborty
Editing
Aarti Bajaj
Production design
Teddy Maurya
Costume design
Anaita Shroff Adajania
Makeup / hair
Holly Edwards
VFX supervisor
Reupal D Rawal
Stunt coordinator
Eric Jacobus
Runtime
128 min Β· 2h 8m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$12,500,000
Box office
$20,794,985
Return
166% of budget
Original language
HI
Certification (US)
PG-13

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Eros International

    Eros International

    IN

  • IL

    Illuminati Films Pvt Ltd

    IN

Key crew

  • EditorAarti Bajaj
  • ProducerDinesh Vijan
  • ProducerSaif Ali Khan
  • Line ProducerPreetam Chowdhury
  • Production AssistantArpita Kalanuria
  • Assistant DirectorMaulik Pithadia
  • Production AssistantAsheesh Bhatia
  • Assistant DirectorSatish Raj Kasireddi
  • Executive ProducerShwetanjali Rai
  • First Assistant DirectorOlly Robinson
  • First Assistant DirectorRajesh Tibrawal
  • Production ManagerSimran Sawhney
  • Production SecretaryAmy Mobley
  • Assistant DirectorYashika Dhillon
  • Line ProducerMitu Bhowmick Lange
  • Production ManagerTessa Beazley
  • Assistant DirectorSunaina Bhatnagar
  • Production ManagerMurshid Akhtar
  • Line ProducerChris Martin
  • Production SecretaryLouisa Renard
  • Executive ProducerAndrew Heffernan
  • Executive ProducerKamlesh Kumar
  • Art DirectionRavikant Bhakre
  • Assistant Art DirectorEmily Hastings

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • friendship
  • urban setting
  • passage of time

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2009-07-31PG-13

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International titles

  • Gestern, heute und fΓΌr immer - Love Aaj KalDE
  • Love Aaj KalIN
  • Love NowadaysUS

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