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Befikre (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Befikre is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Aditya Chopra, starring Ranveer Singh as Dharam, Vaani Kapoor and Julie Ordon. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $9.4 million worldwide.

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Befikre (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Aditya Chopra
Genres
Comedy , Romance , Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Befikre About?

The premise of Befikre without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Dharam and Shyra begin a relationship after a spontaneous encounter, but their connection proves to be fleeting. As quickly as it began, their romance dissolves, leaving them to navigate life's journey separately. The film explores the complexities of modern relationships and the challenges of finding lasting love in a fast-paced world.

Befikre Themes & Keywords

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  • public nudity
  • fantasizing
  • shower
  • erotica
  • papadum
  • telephone call
  • locked door
  • male wears underwear
  • man wears shorts
  • man wears boxer shorts
  • male star appears shirtless
  • male star appears in underwear
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  • sleeping shirtless
  • sleeping nude
  • wrapped in a blanket
  • man wrapped in a blanket
  • slow motion scene
  • erotic fantasy
  • fantasizing about women
  • non linear
  • fantasy sequence
  • fantasy scene
  • daydream
  • daydreaming
  • non linear narrative
  • hysterical man
  • barefoot female
  • woman wears a bra
  • man wears a bathrobe
  • supermarket
  • post coital scene
  • dancing on table
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • immigrant
  • immigrant as protagonist
  • dance scene
  • cabriolet
  • woman wears sunglasses
  • man wears red briefs
  • shoplifting
  • awkward situation
  • hotel
  • hotel room
  • arrest
  • handcuffed man
  • handcuffed woman
  • ballerina
  • taking off underwear
  • strip dance
  • seductive dance
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Cast & crew

Befikre Cast & Characters

Ranveer Singh leads the cast as Dharam, with Vaani Kapoor as Shyra and Julie Ordon as Christine. Directed by Aditya Chopra; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Aditya Chopra

More films directed by Aditya Chopra: A Match Made by God, Mohabbatein and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

Full filmography
Plot

Befikre Plot Summary

What happens in Befikre from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Paris, Dharam Gulati, a stand-up comedian hailing from New Delhi, and Shyra Gill, a Paris-born Indian tour guide, face a painful breakup after a heated argument that leaves both questioning what comes next. Shyra returns to her parents’ home with a firm condition: their relationship must not be spoken of aloud. Dharam, trying to cope with the separation, channels his heartbreak into the rhythms of his late-night comedy, turning personal pain into punchlines and giving the audience a window into his inner world.

Full summary

The whole story of Befikre, scene by scene

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Box office

Befikre Box Office

Befikre grossed $9.4 million worldwide. $498,000 came from the US and Canada and $8.9 million (95%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.4M

US & Canada
$498K
International
$8.9M
US & Canada 5% Rest of the world 95%
Videos

Befikre Videos

The clip of Befikre.

Nashe Si Chadh Gayi | Full Song | Befikre, Ranveer Singh, Vaani Kapoor, Arijit Singh, Vishal-Shekhar
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Befikre?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Dharam Gulati's profession in the story?

Details

Befikre Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “ถ้าหัวใจมีรัก” and “随心所欲”.

Also known as
  • ถ้าหัวใจมีรัก
  • 随心所欲
  • 베피크레
  • Беззаботные

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FAQ

Befikre FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Befikre, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Befikre?

Befikre runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was Befikre released?

Befikre was released on December 9, 2016.

Who directed Befikre?

Befikre was directed by Aditya Chopra.

More films by Aditya Chopra

Who is in the cast of Befikre?

Befikre stars Ranveer Singh as Dharam, Vaani Kapoor as Shyra and Julie Ordon as Christine, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Befikre make at the box office?

Befikre grossed $9.4 million worldwide ($498,000 domestic, $8.9 million international).

Does Befikre have a post-credit scene?

No. Befikre has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Befikre in?

The original language of Befikre is Hindi.

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