Celebrating 8 Years of Dear Zindagi!

Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan starrer, Dear Zindagi completed eight years since its release in 2016 and the lessons we learned from this movie still continue to guide us through life! 

Be it the urge to embrace life the way Alia Bhatt's character, Kaira learns to by the film’s end, or the desire to have someone like Dr. Jehangir Khan help us navigate life’s emotional intricacies, this masterpiece beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions.

So, from its beautiful dialogues to significant life lessons, let’s go down memory lane and see what makes this movie so special! 

As a much-anticipated release, the movie hit the theatres on 25th November 2016. 

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Directed by the incredibly talented Gauri Shinde, this poignant tale of self-discovery and healing follows Kaira, a budding cinematographer, as she navigates life's complexities with the guidance of Dr. Jehangir Khan.

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Alia Bhatt’s portrayal of Kaira’s mental health journey, along with Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of the unconventional psychiatrist, Dr. Jehangir Khan (Jug), was beyond powerful and truly captivating.

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In addition to the two stars, the movie also featured unforgettable performances from other well-known names like Ira Dubey, Kunal Kapoor, Yashaswini R Dayama, Angad Bedi Rohit Saraf and Ali Zafar, among others. 

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While the incredible performances by the cast left us spellbound, Aditya Roy Kapur’s surprise cameo as the ‘kursi’ Kaira was searching for not only brought a smile to our faces but also provided the perfect ending to this heartfelt movie. 

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“Tum agar khulke ro nahi sakogi ... toh khulkar has kaise sakogi”
This is just one of the many impactful dialogues in the movie, transcending its words to become a lasting reminder that helps us get through those tough moments in life.

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