Darlings

"Violence against women is injurious to health"

2022 2h 14m HI

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 81

Comedy

Synopsis

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Badru hopes her volatile husband will reform if he stops drinking. But when his rage goes too far, she and her mom boldly, albeit clumsily, seek revenge.

“Violence against women is injurious to health”

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Cast

Alia Bhatt
Badrunissa Shaikh
Shefali Shah
Shamshunissa Ansari
Vijay Varma
Hamza Shaikh
Roshan Mathew
Zulfi
Rajesh Sharma
Kasim Kasai
Vijay Maurya
Inspector Rajaram Tawde
Santosh Juvekar
Janardan Jadhav
Kiran Karmarkar
Nagraj Rao Damle

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jasmeet K Reen
Writers: Parveez Shaikh, Jasmeet K Reen
Languages: Hindi
Countries: India

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jasmeet K Reen, shot by Anil Mehta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Prashant Pillai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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5 / 8

CAST

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Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Violence against women is injurious to health".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14152140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 81 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jasmeet K Reen directs. Anil Mehta behind the camera. Prashant Pillai scores. Nitin Baid cuts. Produced in India. Dialogue in Hindi.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2Directed by Jasmeet K Reen, shot by Anil Mehta. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Prashant Pillai. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Nitin Baid shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Alia Bhatt and Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Violence against women is injurious to health".
7IMDB entry: tt14152140 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 81 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Anil Mehta
Original score: Prashant Pillai
Editing: Nitin Baid
Production design: Garima Mathur
Sound: Anirban Sengupta
Runtime: 134 min · 2h 14m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: HI
Certification (US): 16
IMDB: Darlings (2022)

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RalphRahal2025-03-17
★ 7/10
Darlings is a solid mix of dark comedy and drama with some sharp directing and great performances. The pacing slows down a bit in the second act, but overall, the movie keeps you hooked with its engaging storytelling. The cinematography adds to the mood, using tight shots and lighting to build tension without feeling too heavy. The script is smart, balancing humor and deeper themes in a way that feels natural. The cast absolutely carries the film. Alia Bhatt is fantastic, and Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma bring a lot to their roles, making every scene feel real. Their chemistry makes the story hit harder. The background score fits well, setting the right tone without being too much. Even with the slight pacing hiccup, Darlings is a well-made, well-acted movie that sticks with you.

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