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Saawariya (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Saawariya is a 2007 drama musical directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Salman Khan. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes and earned $18.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
worldwide gross
$18.5M
Metascore
44
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Saawariya (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 22m (142 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance , Musical
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Saawariya About?

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

A free-spirited young man named Raj is drawn to the quiet and mysterious Sakina upon their first meeting. Their connection deepens into a tender friendship, but Raj soon discovers that Sakina is haunted by a tragic past and is deeply in love with someone else. As he navigates his feelings and her secrets, he is drawn into a complex web of desire, heartbreak, and ultimately, a poignant exploration of love and longing in a beautiful, misty town.

Saawariya Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • prostitute
  • unrequited love
  • muslim
  • bollywood musical
  • eid
  • letter
  • singer
  • love
  • carpet
  • tenant
  • bridge
  • dance
+38 more
  • male female relationship
  • foreign language adaptation
  • innocence
  • snow
  • fight
  • old woman
  • guitar
  • doomed romance
  • doomed love
  • young love
  • love at first sight
  • song
  • landlady tenant relationship
  • mother figure
  • compassion
  • passion
  • burning letter
  • burning a letter
  • wall
  • flashback
  • sadness
  • happiness
  • umbrella
  • landlady
  • friendship
  • nightclub
  • film debut
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • told in flashback
  • voice over narration
  • modern day adaptation
  • dostoevsky
  • one word title
  • waiting for love
  • brothel
  • water
  • neon sign
  • love triangle
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Cast & crew

Saawariya Cast

Ranbir Kapoor leads the cast, with Sonam Kapoor and Salman Khan. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

From the director

More from Sanjay Leela Bhansali

More films directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, best-rated first: Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bajirao Mastani and Ram-Leela.

Full filmography
Ratings

Saawariya Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Saawariya 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

Plot

Saawariya Plot Summary

What happens in Saawariya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Gulabji (Rani Mukerji), a prostitute who often visits the opulent RK Bar, the most exclusive club in town. She recounts her past through flashbacks, particularly focusing on one fateful night when she encountered Raj (Ranbir Kapoor). Known as “Saawariya,” which translates to “blue lover,” Raj is a free-spirited and compassionate individual who has recently arrived in town and is embarking on his first performance at the bar.

Full summary

The whole story of Saawariya, scene by scene

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Box office

Saawariya Box Office

Saawariya grossed $18.5 million worldwide. $885,574 came from the US and Canada and $17.6 million (95%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.5M

US & Canada
$885.6K
International
$17.6M
US & Canada 5% Rest of the world 95%
Videos

Saawariya Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer
  • Trailer Saawariya (2007) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Saawariya?

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 nickname does Gulabji affectionately give to Raj?

Details

Saawariya Also Known As

38 alternative titles, including “Cómo sobrevivir a mi ex?” and “Cómo Sobrevivir a Mi Ex”.

Also known as
  • Cómo sobrevivir a mi ex?
  • Cómo Sobrevivir a Mi Ex
  • Non mi scaricare
  • Забути Сару Маршал
  • Dumpet av Sarah Marshall
  • Ressaca de Amor
  • 寝取られ男のラブ・バカンス
  • Preboljeti Saru Marshall
  • Nie wieder Sex mit der Ex
  • Paso de ti
  • Aşkzede
  • Dumpad
+26 more
  • Sans Sarah, rien ne va !
  • Um Belo Par... de Patins
  • Lepattintva
  • Kopačky
  • Όταν με παράτησε η Σάρα
  • В пролёте
  • קח את זה כמו גבר
  • 忘掉莎拉·马歇尔
  • Chłopaki też płaczą
  • Droppet af Sarah Marshall
  • Прелъстен и изоставен
  • Înșelat de Sarah Marshall
  • У прольоті
  • 사랑이 어떻게 변하니?
  • Preboljeti Sarah Marshall
  • ¿Cómo Sobrevivir A Mi Ex?
  • Pozabi Saro
  • Oublie Sarah Marshall
  • Velniop tą Sarą Maršal
  • فراموش کردن سارا مارشال
  • 忘掉負心女
  • نسيان سارا مارشال
  • 寝取られ男のラブ♂バカンス
  • Passo de tu
  • โอย! หัวใจรุ่งริ่ง โดนทิ้งครับผม
  • Unusta Sarah Marshall

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FAQ

Saawariya FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Saawariya?

Saawariya runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

When was Saawariya released?

Saawariya was released on November 9, 2007.

Who directed Saawariya?

Saawariya was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

More films by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Who is in the cast of Saawariya?

Saawariya stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor and Salman Khan.

How much did Saawariya make at the box office?

Saawariya grossed $18.5 million worldwide ($885,574 domestic, $17.6 million international).

How is Saawariya rated?

Saawariya has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Saawariya have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Saawariya in?

The original language of Saawariya is Hindi.

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