| Aye Zindagi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anirban Bose |
| Written by | Anirban Bose |
| Produced by | Shiladitya Bora |
| Starring | Revathy Satyajeet Dubey Mrinmayee Godbole Sawan Tank |
| Cinematography | Surjodeep Ghosh |
| Edited by | Suraj Gunjal |
Production company | Platoon One Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Aye Zindagi (Life finds a way) is a 2022 Indian drama film, based on a true story,[1] written and directed by debutant Anirban Bose. Produced by Shiladitya Bora, the film stars the 3-time National Award-Winning Actor Revathy,[2] Satyajeet Dubey (of ‘Mumbai Diaries 26/11[3]’ fame), Mrinmayee Godbole (of 'Chi Va Chi Sau Ka' and 'CRD' fame), Sawan Tank, Hemant Kher and Shrikant Verma in major roles. ‘Aye Zindagi’ is set to release in theatres in India and North America on 14 October 2022.
Plot
Based on an incredible true story, Aye Zindagi follows the journey of a 26-year-old liver cirrhosis patient Vinay Chawla whose unlikely bond with a hospital grief counsellor Revathi, rekindles his hope and faith in life and makes him believe in the power of humanity.[4]
Cast
- Revathy as Revathi Rajan
- Satyajeet Dubey as Vinay Chawla
- Mrinmayee Godbole as Manjula Nair
- Sawan Tank as Kartik Chawla
- Hemant Kher as Dr. Kapoor
- Shrikant Verma as Mr. Sharma
- Muskaan Agarwal as Arundhati Rajan
- Pranjal Trivedi as Nandan Rajan
- Mandeep Kumar as Mr. Pathak
Production
Aye Zindagi is Shiladitya Bora’s second Hindi production under his banner Platoon One Films. The shooting for the film was completed in 27 days, starting in September 2021. The film was shot in a semi-functional hospital in Navi Mumbai and multiple locations in Mumbai and Pune. The film is in theatres now in India and North America.
Reception
Aye Zindagi has garnered multiple reviews since its theatrical release in India and North America on 14 October 2022.
In his review, Dhaval Roy from Times of India called the film a "bittersweet saga will tug at your heartstrings. A must watch". Times of India gave Aye Zindagi a 4-star rating.[5]
Acclaimed film critic Komal Nahta states in his review, "It’s a small film, this ‘Aye Zindagi'. But it has a huge impact on the viewers." Komal also goes on to praise the technical departments of the film in his review.[6]
In his review, Devesh Sharma from Filmfare writes that Aye Zindagi, "Carries a powerful, affirmative message that really is the need of the hour."[7]
Sonil Dedhia from the News18 network congratulates the team in his review - "A triumph for its cast, crew and for us, the audience... Aye Zindagi is a heartfelt experience which terrifies and touches...".[8]
Navbharat Times' review states that Aye Zindagi is, "A sensitively written and directed film, rich in emotion... All the actors give splendid performances."[9]
References
- ↑ "Watch Aye Zindagi Trailer: Revathy, Satyajeet Dubey's medical drama is based on true story". Free Press Journal. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ↑ Ramnath, Nandini. "Revathi's in the movie. Enough said". Scroll.in. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ↑ "Here's Why Satyajeet Dubey From Mumbai Diaries 26/11 Is An Actor To Watch Out For". ScoopWhoop. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ↑ "Aye Zindagi trailer out; Film revolves around organ transplantation". Cinema Express. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ↑ Aye Zindagi Movie Review: The bittersweet saga will tug at your heartstrings, retrieved 17 October 2022
- ↑ Information, Film. "'AYE ZINDAGI' REVIEW | 13 October 2022 – Film Information". Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "Aye Zindagi Movie Review". filmfare.com. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "Aye Zindagi Review: Revathy and Satyajeet Dubey's Film on Organ Donation is Heartfelt and Touching". News18. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ खान, रेखा (14 October 2022). "Aye Zindagi Movie Review: ऐ जिंदगी सच्ची घटना पर आधारित संवेदनशील फिल्म". Navbharat Gold (in Hindi). Retrieved 17 October 2022.
External links
- Aye Zindagi at IMDb