Yuva (Hindi: ????, Urdu: ???, English:
Youth), originally titled
Howrah Bridge is a Hindi feature film directed by Indian director Mani Ratnam released in 2004. Simultaneously made in Hindi (as
Yuva) and Tamil (as
Ayutha Ezhuthu), the prime objective of the movie was to motivate educated Indian youths to enter politics.
[1]The film tells the stories of three men from completely different strata of society and one fateful incident on Calcutta's Hooghly Bridge which changes their lives forever.
Originally Hrithik Roshan and Simran Nawal were offered the roles played by Abhishek Bachchan and Esha Deol.
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Synopsis
Lallan (Abhishek Bachchan) is a criminal don, settled in Calcutta. He loves, marries, and abuses his wife, Sashi Biswas (Rani Mukerji).Michael Mukherjee (Ajay Devgan) is a student leader, who wants politicians like Prosonjeet Bhattacharya (Om Puri), to keep away from college elections; He loves Radhika (Esha Deol). And then there is Arjun (Vivek Oberoi), carefree and spoilt, in love with Mira (Kareena Kapoor), who he just met, and who at one time wanted to relocate to the U.S., but then after meeting Michael, changes his mind and wants to be a politician. The paths of these three young men cross each others', resulting in drastic changes in their lives.
Cast
- Ajay Devgan ... Michael Mukherjee
- Abhishek Bachchan ... Lallan Singh
- Vivek Oberoi ... Arjun Balachandran
- Rani Mukerji ... Sashi Biswas
- Kareena Kapoor ... Mira
- Esha Deol ... Radhika
- Anant Nag ... Arjun's father
- Om Puri ... Prosonnojit Bhatacharya
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features six songs by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Mehboob:
- Dhakka Laga Bukka - A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Mehboob
- Khuda Hafiz - Sunitha Sarathy, Lucky Ali, Karthik
- Kabhi Neem Neem - A. R. Rahman, Madhushree
- Dol Dol - Rap and lyrics by Blaaze, featuring ethnic vocals by Shahin Badar
- Baadal - Adnan Sami, Alka Yagnik
- Fanaa - A. R. Rahman, Sunitha Sarathy, Tanvi
Awards
2004 Filmfare Awards
- Best Supporting Actor - Abhishek Bachchan
- Best Supporting Actress - Rani Mukerji
- Critics Award Best Movie - Mani Ratnam
- Best Screenplay - Mani Ratnam
- Best Art Direction - Sabu Cyril
See also
Aayitha Ezhuthu
External links
2004 filmsHindi-language filmsIndian filmsFilms directed by Mani RatnamAnthology films
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