Akshaye Khanna, Divya Dutta, Konkona Sen Sharma

After nearly a decade, an unexpected phone call shakes Dia out of her dance rehearsal in New York. Makarand, her teacher, her guru, is dying and she must return to Shamli town. The town where she grew...( read more  read more... ) up, the town where she learned to live and to dance. Also the town she left on an impulse, severing ties with her parents and her people. It is a poignant and troubled return; not only has her guru passed away but the institution that he so lovingly nurtured is in decay and under threat of demolition. Ajanta theatre, the once vibrant hub of the community, the place where Dia's fondest memories are embedded must now be brought down because the local political authorities feel it a waste of prime real estate. With the help of Doctor, the caretaker of Ajanta, Dia sets out on a mission to prevent the destruction and resurrect the spirit of Ajanta. In an atmosphere of mistrust, ridicule and active hostility, Dia picks up the gauntlet and agrees to achieve the near impossible task of putting together a theatrical production. She must also ensure that every member of the production is from Shamli town. She has only two months to prove her point or the bulldozers will be waiting.

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Unrated, 2 hrs. 23 min.

Directed by: Anil Mehta

Release Date: November 30, 2007

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DVD Release Date: January 8, 2008

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  • November 23, 2009
    no matter how many times i see this, i always love it! the plot is gd. even though it makes americans seem like total shits
  • August 16, 2009
    rahat fateh ali khan song ore piya is exillent
  • June 3, 2009
    Its all about dance and I love the songs and dance! Ishq Hua, O Re Piya, Aaja Nachle!
  • May 30, 2009
    cute... love the dancing. and the play
  • March 30, 2009
    it was nice n very realistic
  • March 25, 2009
    If you love musicals THIS IS THE MOVIE FOR YOU :) I love the dances and the songs , I also bought the soundtrack which is totally cool. This movie is great for all nationalities,, They even speak english is some parts. Madhuri Dixit is a great dancers and after all these years...( read more) in the bollywood movies she is still beautiful and graceful. The best movie Ever
  • February 10, 2009
    nice movie got my favourite acteress
  • January 22, 2009
    nice movie
    songs good
  • January 3, 2009
    full entertainment mindblowing music ..........
  • December 23, 2008
    i loved it ! loved the laila majnu play at the end and overall it was a really entertaining movie with amazing dance sequences !! even the songs r great !!!DEFINATELY SPECTACULAR n madhuri proves why she is the queen of bollywood!!

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  • bumblebee1196
    May 1, 2008
    like my fovorite ovie in the world!!!!
  • bumblebee1196
    May 1, 2008
    like my favorite movie in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • asma3749
    March 25, 2008
    i loved it ! loved the laila majnu play at the end and overall it was a really entertaining movie with amazing dance sequences !

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