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Fanaa (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Fanaa is a 2006 drama musical directed by Kunal Kohli, starring Kajol and Aamir Khan. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes and earned $22.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$22.2M
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Fanaa (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 48m (168 min)
Director
Kunal Kohli
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Romance , Musical
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fanaa About?

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

Zooni Ali Beg, a young blind woman from Kashmir, begins a journey of self-discovery and encounters Rehan Qadri, a captivating tour guide who offers to reveal the beauty of the world to her. As their connection deepens, Zooni finds herself falling for Rehan. However, she soon discovers a hidden truth about him that challenges everything she believes in and puts her in grave danger, forcing her to confront difficult choices and navigate a complex web of secrets and deception.

Fanaa Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • kashmir
  • tour guide
  • republic day
  • tragic love
  • long lost love
  • absent father
  • dark hero
  • resistance fighter
  • delhi india
  • terrorism
  • eye surgery
  • blind girl
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  • character repeats someone else's dialogue
  • right
  • bollywood musical
  • tragic romance
  • love
  • troupe
  • secret
  • terrorist
  • saluting the flag
  • shower
  • indian flag
  • father son hug
  • india gate
  • dance rehearsal
  • mosque
  • atheist
  • girlfriend
  • knitting
  • wool
  • identification of body
  • mortuary
  • nightmare
  • terrorist organization
  • terrorist plot
  • terror attack
  • loss of father
  • corpse
  • ice
  • little boy
  • tongue twister
  • grenade
  • patriotism
  • poisoned coffee
  • mission
  • coffee
  • electronic trigger
  • scuffle
  • grave
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Cast & crew

Fanaa Cast

Kajol leads the cast, with Aamir Khan. Directed by Kunal Kohli.

From the director

More from Kunal Kohli

More films directed by Kunal Kohli: Lahore Confidential, Next Enti?, Teri Meri Kahaani and Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic.

Full filmography
Ratings

Fanaa Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Fanaa 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Plot

Fanaa Plot Summary

What happens in Fanaa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Zooni Ali Beg, portrayed by Kajol, is a blind girl from Kashmir who embarks on her very first journey without her parents to attend a dance ceremony celebrating Independence Day in Delhi. During this adventure, she encounters the charming Rehan Khan, played by Aamir Khan, a flirtatious tour guide who quickly captures her heart. Despite the warnings from her friends about Rehan’s nature, Zooni can’t help but fall in love with him. He takes her on an enchanting private tour of New Delhi, and the two share what they believe to be a singularly beautiful night together before Zooni’s departure.

Full summary

The whole story of Fanaa, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Fanaa Box Office

Fanaa grossed $22.2 million worldwide. $2.1 million came from the US and Canada and $20.1 million (91%) from the rest of the world.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$22.2M

US & Canada
$2.1M
International
$20.1M
US & Canada 9% Rest of the world 91%
Videos

Fanaa Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Song Promo | Chand Sifarish | Fanaa | Aamir Khan | Kajol
  • Trailer Fanaa | Official Trailer | Aamir Khan | Kajol
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Fanaa?

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

Question 1 of 10

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Who plays the role of Zooni Ali Beg?

Cars

Cars in Fanaa

10 cars on screen, including the Tata unknown and the Bajaj RE.

All 10 cars
  • Tata unknown in Fanaa Tata unknown Important role
  • Bajaj RE in Fanaa Bajaj RE Minor role
  • 1999 Hindustan Ambassador Classic in Fanaa 1999 Hindustan Ambassador Classic Minor role
  • 1984 Suzuki SJ413 in Fanaa 1984 Suzuki SJ413 Minor role
Details

Fanaa Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Im Sturm der Liebe” and “ล่าหัวใจลวง”.

Also known as
  • Im Sturm der Liebe
  • ล่าหัวใจลวง
  • Κατεστραμμένη Αγάπη
  • La Paura nel Cuore
  • Fanaa - Im Sturm der Liebe
  • Слепая любовь
  • Belepusztulni
  • פאנה
  • 为爱毁灭
  • Погубени от любов
  • 愛在灰飛煙滅時(暫譯)
  • 愛在灰飛煙滅時, ბრმა სიყვარული
+2 more
  • Unicestwienie
  • 파괴적 사랑

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FAQ

Fanaa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Fanaa?

Fanaa runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).

When was Fanaa released?

Fanaa was released on May 26, 2006.

Who directed Fanaa?

Fanaa was directed by Kunal Kohli.

More films by Kunal Kohli

Who is in the cast of Fanaa?

Fanaa stars Kajol and Aamir Khan.

How much did Fanaa make at the box office?

Fanaa grossed $22.2 million worldwide ($2.1 million domestic, $20.1 million international).

How is Fanaa rated?

Fanaa has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67% on TMDB.

Does Fanaa have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Fanaa in?

The original language of Fanaa is Hindi.

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