Saawariya (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Director
- Sanjay Leela Bhansali
- Original language
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Hindi
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
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- 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
Saawariya Cast
Ranbir Kapoor leads the cast, with Sonam Kapoor and Salman Khan. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
- Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali
More from Sanjay Leela Bhansali
More films directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, best-rated first: Padmaavat, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Bajirao Mastani and Ram-Leela.
Saawariya Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Saawariya 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 55% User score
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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
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.
Worldwide gross
$18.5M
- US & Canada
- $885.6K
- International
- $17.6M
Saawariya Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Saawariya (2007) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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?
Saawariya Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Cómo sobrevivir a mi ex?” and “Cómo Sobrevivir a Mi Ex”.
- Also known as
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- 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
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- 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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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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