Heroine (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Heroine is a 2012 drama directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Madhur Bhandarkar
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- UTV Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Heroine About?
The premise of Heroine without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This behind-the-scenes look explores the life of a Bollywood superstar, revealing the intense pressures and hidden realities behind the glamorous image. The film exposes the competitive environment and personal battles that exist within India's massive film industry, offering a revealing portrait of fame and its consequences. Through intimate footage, it captures both the exhilarating highs and the challenging lows experienced by those who command the nation's attention.
Heroine Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- glamour
The Director of Heroine
Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar.
- Director Madhur Bhandarkar
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Heroine Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Heroine 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 50% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 30%
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TMDB 51% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
1 ratings
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Heroine Plot Summary
What happens in Heroine 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
The film opens with Mahi Arora (Kareena Kapoor), a celebrated actress, being abruptly ejected from a car one night. She hails a taxi, determined to file a police report, but her secretary, Rashid Bhai (Govind Namdeo), intervenes and takes her away from the station.
The story soon transitions into a flashback, revealing the intricate dynamics of her relationship with the famous actor Aryan (Arjun Rampal), who is embroiled in divorce proceedings with his wife while simultaneously dating Mahi. Deeply infatuated with Aryan, Mahi impulsively records a private moment between them, capturing their affection for each other. Caught in a tug-of-war between his familial responsibilities, career, and the intensity of Mahi’s emotions, Aryan finds himself increasingly conflicted.
Full summary
The whole story of Heroine, scene by scene
Heroine Box Office
Heroine grossed $8 million worldwide. $598,668 came from the US and Canada and $7.4 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8M
- US & Canada
- $598.7K
- International
- $7.4M
Heroine Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Heroine.
How Well Do You Know Heroine?
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 significant event happens to Mahi at the beginning of the movie?
Heroine Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Heroine – Der Preis des Ruhms” and “히로인”.
- Also known as
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- Heroine – Der Preis des Ruhms
- 히로인
- 宝莱坞荧幕女杰
- Kahramanım ./ Kahramanben ./ Heroine
- Eroina
- Героиня
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Heroine FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Heroine, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Heroine?
Heroine runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Heroine released?
Heroine was released on September 28, 2012.
Who directed Heroine?
Heroine was directed by Madhur Bhandarkar.
More films by Madhur Bhandarkar How much did Heroine make at the box office?
Heroine grossed $8 million worldwide ($598,668 domestic, $7.4 million international).
How is Heroine rated?
Heroine has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Heroine have a post-credit scene?
No. Heroine has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Heroine in?
The original language of Heroine is Hindi.
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