Half Girlfriend (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Half Girlfriend is a 2017 romantic drama directed by Mohit Suri, starring Shraddha Kapoor as Riya Somani, Arjun Kapoor and Seema Biswas. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $261,597 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Mohit Suri
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Balaji Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Half Girlfriend About?
The premise of Half Girlfriend without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man develops feelings for a girl named Riya and tries to win her over. She cautiously agrees to a relationship, but only as a "half-girlfriend." This unconventional arrangement leads to complications and explores the complexities of love and commitment.
Half Girlfriend Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- college
- bill gates
- club
- english
- hindi
- speech
- leukemia
- rich family
- toilet
- school
- principal
- girl
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- mother
- love
- boy
- marriage
- divorce
- basketball
- child
- song
Half Girlfriend Cast & Characters
Shraddha Kapoor leads the cast as Riya Somani, with Arjun Kapoor as Madhav Jha and Seema Biswas as Madhav's Mother. Directed by Mohit Suri; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mohit Suri
- Shraddha Kapoor as Riya Somani
- Arjun Kapoor as Madhav Jha
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Seema Biswas as Madhav's Mother -
Greg Kriek as U.S. Immigration Officer
Also Starring in Half Girlfriend
· 4 more- Vikrant Massey Shailesh
- Rhea Chakraborty Anshika
- Adam Davenport Bar Owner
- Anisa Butt Rutvi
More from Mohit Suri
More films directed by Mohit Suri, best-rated first: Malang, Ek Villain Returns, Hamari Adhuri Kahaani and Ek Villain.
Half Girlfriend Plot Summary
What happens in Half Girlfriend from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Madhav Jha Jha, a rural boy from Dumraon, Bihar, travels to meet a famed author who turns out to be the real-life writer Chetan Bhagat. He leaves behind a set of journals written by his half-girlfriend, whom he believes has died, setting the stage for a tale that blends personal ambition with a seeker’s longing. When the author calls him the next morning to hear his story, Madhav begins at the gate of St. Stephens, confessing his struggle with English and his dream to get in. His skills on the basketball court become his doorway, and he earns admission through the college’s sports program, turning a barrier into a bridge.
Full summary
The whole story of Half Girlfriend, scene by scene
Half Girlfriend Box Office
Half Girlfriend grossed $261,597 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$261.6K
- International
- $261.6K
How Well Do You Know Half Girlfriend?
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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Who does Madhav meet on the phone at the beginning of the story?
Half Girlfriend Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Barátnő féleség” and “하프 걸프렌드”.
- Also known as
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- Barátnő féleség
- 하프 걸프렌드
- Half Girlfriend - Maybe
- Baby!
- Media Novia
- 半个女友
- Prawie dziewczyna
- Наполовину подруга
- Yarı Kız Arkadaşim / Half Girlfriend
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Half Girlfriend FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Half Girlfriend, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Half Girlfriend?
Half Girlfriend runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Half Girlfriend released?
Half Girlfriend was released on May 18, 2017.
Who directed Half Girlfriend?
Half Girlfriend was directed by Mohit Suri.
More films by Mohit Suri Who is in the cast of Half Girlfriend?
Half Girlfriend stars Shraddha Kapoor as Riya Somani, Arjun Kapoor as Madhav Jha and Seema Biswas as Madhav's Mother, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Half Girlfriend make at the box office?
Half Girlfriend grossed $261,597 worldwide.
Does Half Girlfriend have a post-credit scene?
No. Half Girlfriend has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Half Girlfriend in?
The original language of Half Girlfriend is Hindi.
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