Dear Zindagi

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Dear Zindagi

2016

2h 30m

Drama

Romance

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15 Reviews

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Kaira, a young girl, faces problems in her relationships. She meets Dr Jehangir, who helps her resolve her issues with her parents and get a new perspective on life, which leads to her following her passion and an improvement in her love life.

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Namrata Joshi

The Hindu

Jul 13, 2018

The dialogue rarely feels natural and mostly spirals out of control to triteness.

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Anisha Jhaveri

IndieWire

Oct 28, 2017

A-

Gauri Shinde's latest film is an emotionally resonant look at an issue that rarely gets covered in Indian society - therapy.

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Anupama Chopra

Hindustan Times

Jan 4, 2017

3/5

Dear Zindagi is a bumpy ride but, all things considered, it's still one worth taking -- especially for the sheer pleasure of watching Alia soar.

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Sakhi Thirani

Common Sense Media

Nov 9, 2023

4/5

Dear Zindagi strikes a conversation surrounding mental health that remains an exhausting taboo in the majority of Indian society.

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Pradeep Menon

Firstpost

Oct 25, 2023

Gauri Shinde’s sophomore serving at the movies was a little charmer.

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Anna M.M. Vetticad

Firstpost

May 8, 2019

2.5/5

Dear Zindagi then is a mixed bag. I loved SRK in the film, Bhatt is always a pleasure to watch...overall though, the film comes across as being not enough because the writing needed more substance.

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Akanksha P

@Popcorntalks11 Jun 11, 2026

Dear Zindagi is a emotional drama, show importance of open conversation of life struggle. Alia is doing role of young cinematographer who feels stuck in her personal life. Her journey shifts when she meets a free spirited therapist who helps her look at life from a healthier more accepting perspective.

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Avijit G.

@evijit May 19, 2026

My fav movie of all time tbh

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Sharang L

@Scribe187 Jan 25, 2025

Lacks subtlity but a brilliant Alia makes it very watchable.

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Jun 10, 2022

A well paced movie resting upon the laurels of its two lead actors. A good one time watch with a light tone.

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Oct 1, 2021

If you are having any trouble or issue in your life or you don't know how to get out er that you must see this..

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Aug 19, 2021

A great movie for any young person who is lost and want to see another person's mess being cleared over time by hard work and patience.

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Synopsis

Kaira, a young girl, faces problems in her relationships. She meets Dr Jehangir, who helps her resolve her issues with her parents and get a new perspective on life, which leads to her following her passion and an improvement in her love life.

Director: Gauri Shinde
Producer: Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, Gauri Shinde
Screenwriter: Gauri Shinde
Distributor: Reliance Entertainment
Production Co: Dharma Productions, Hope Productions, Red Chillies Entertainment
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: Hindi
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 23, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 2h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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