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Not a Love Story (2011): Cast & Plot

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Not a Love Story is a 2011 crime thriller directed by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Mahie Gill as Anusha Chawla, Deepak Dobriyal and Prabhleen Sandhu. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.

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Not a Love Story (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 44m (104 min)
Director
Ram Gopal Varma
Genres
Crime , Thriller , Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Not a Love Story About?

The premise of Not a Love Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An aspiring movie actress and her boyfriend are arrested and charged with homicide.

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Cast & crew

Not a Love Story Cast & Characters

Mahie Gill leads the cast as Anusha Chawla, with Deepak Dobriyal as Robin Fernandes and Prabhleen Sandhu as Anju. Directed by Ram Gopal Varma; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ram Gopal Varma

More films directed by Ram Gopal Varma: Ladki: Dragon Girl, D Company, 12 “o” CLOCK and Naked.

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Plot

Not a Love Story Plot Summary

What happens in Not a Love Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Standing at 5’6”, Chandigarh-born Anusha Chawla, [Mahie Gill], bids adieu to her boyfriend, Robin Fernandes, [Deepak Dobriyal], and relocates to Mumbai to pursue acting. Weeks later she meets a filmmaker, Sam, who promises a lead role on the condition that she become intimate with him, but she walks away, choosing her autonomy over a shortcut to fame. She faces more disappointment when a project with Richa falls through, yet she remains stubbornly determined to push forward. Disheartened but hopeful, she continues to audition, buoyed by a small circle of support: Anju, [Prabhleen Sandhu], and Prashant, who cheer her on even as the rejections pile up.

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The whole story of Not a Love Story, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Not a Love Story?

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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Which actress plays the lead role of Anusha Chawla?

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Not a Love Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Not a Love Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Not a Love Story?

Not a Love Story runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

When was Not a Love Story released?

Not a Love Story was released on August 19, 2011.

Who directed Not a Love Story?

Not a Love Story was directed by Ram Gopal Varma.

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Who is in the cast of Not a Love Story?

Not a Love Story stars Mahie Gill as Anusha Chawla, Deepak Dobriyal as Robin Fernandes and Prabhleen Sandhu as Anju, among 9 credited actors.

Does Not a Love Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Not a Love Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Not a Love Story in?

The original language of Not a Love Story is Hindi.

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