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Sixteen (2013): Cast & Plot

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Sixteen is a 2013 drama thriller directed by Raj Purohit, starring Mehak Manwani as Nidhi, Rohan Mehra and Izabelle Leite. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.

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Sixteen (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Raj Purohit
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Romance
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sixteen About?

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

Welcome to sixteen’s world. A world where growing up has speeded up multifold times from the time you and me were kids.

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Cast & crew

Sixteen Cast & Characters

Mehak Manwani leads the cast as Nidhi, with Rohan Mehra and Izabelle Leite as Anu. Directed by Raj Purohit; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Sixteen Plot Summary

What happens in Sixteen 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

Sixteen is a thoughtful exploration of lost innocence and teenage heartache set against the backdrop of a rapidly modernizing urban India, where the Internet, gossip pages, and a clutter of TV channels shape how young people see themselves and each other. ” Anu [Izabelle Leite] moves through life with a carefree confidence, dreaming of modeling and testing boundaries, while Tanisha [Wamiqa Gabbi] is more mature for her age, living with her aunt after the death of her parents. Ashwin [Highphill Mathew] comes from a middle-class family, where a strict father expects him to pursue a conventional path, possibly as an IAS officer.

Full summary

The whole story of Sixteen, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sixteen?

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 career does Anu aspire to pursue?

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FAQ

Sixteen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sixteen?

Sixteen runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Sixteen released?

Sixteen was released on July 12, 2013.

Who directed Sixteen?

Sixteen was directed by Raj Purohit.

Who is in the cast of Sixteen?

Sixteen stars Mehak Manwani as Nidhi, Rohan Mehra and Izabelle Leite as Anu, among 5 credited actors.

Does Sixteen have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Sixteen in?

The original language of Sixteen is Hindi.

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