Shabd (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Shabd is a 2005 romantic thriller directed by Leena Yadav, starring Sanjay Dutt as Shaukat Vashisth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sadiya Siddiqui. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $143,655 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Leena Yadav
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shabd About?
The premise of Shabd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Shaukat, a novelist crippled by writer’s block, convinces his wife to become involved with a stranger, hoping the illicit liaison will spark the ideas he needs for his next book. As the affair unfolds, he questions whether the betrayal will fuel his dream novel or destroy his marriage.
Shabd Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- wife
- f rated
- one word title
- avant garde
- writer
- writer's block
- university
- typewriter
- surrealism
- photography
- mental imbalance
- lecturer
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- insanity
- haircut
- domestic servant
- crush
- cliff
Shabd Cast & Characters
Sanjay Dutt leads the cast as Shaukat Vashisth, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Antara Vashisth/Tammana and Sadiya Siddiqui as Rajni (maidservant). Directed by Leena Yadav; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Leena Yadav
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Sanjay Dutt as Shaukat Vashisth - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Antara Vashisth/Tammana
- Sadiya Siddiqui as Rajni (maidservant)
- Zayed Khan as Yash
More from Leena Yadav
More films directed by Leena Yadav, best-rated first: Parched, Tell It Like a Woman, Rajma Chawal and Teen Patti.
Shabd Plot Summary
What happens in Shabd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Shaukat Vashisth opens the film as a man of wealth and influence, sharing a life with his wife Antara Vashisth, a lecturer. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plays Antara, a woman of quiet strength whose professional life masks deeper currents of longing and loyalty amid a calm facade. The household’s daily rhythm is kept by Rajni, Sadiya Siddiqui, the maidservant who witnesses the shifting currents beneath the surface.
Shaukat’s life of prestige takes a dramatic turn when he is nominated for the Booker Prize and wins it, a moment that elevates him in the eyes of his publishers, who briefly dream of a new goldmine, only to be let down by his subsequent, less successful works.
Full summary
The whole story of Shabd, scene by scene
Shabd Box Office
Shabd grossed $143,655 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$143.7K
- International
- $143.7K
How Well Do You Know Shabd?
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 actor portrays the lead character, Shaukat Vashisth?
Shabd Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Shabd - Spiel mit der Liebe” and “Puterea cuvintelor”.
- Also known as
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- Shabd - Spiel mit der Liebe
- Puterea cuvintelor
- 心灵之音
- מילה של אהבה
- Λέξεις απ' τη Ζωή
- Смятение чувств
- शब्द
- เสน่หาสามเส้า
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Shabd FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Shabd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shabd?
Shabd runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Shabd released?
Shabd was released on February 4, 2005.
Who directed Shabd?
Shabd was directed by Leena Yadav.
More films by Leena Yadav Who is in the cast of Shabd?
Shabd stars Sanjay Dutt as Shaukat Vashisth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Antara Vashisth/Tammana and Sadiya Siddiqui as Rajni (maidservant), among 4 credited actors.
How much did Shabd make at the box office?
Shabd grossed $143,655 worldwide.
Does Shabd have a post-credit scene?
No. Shabd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Shabd in?
The original language of Shabd is Hindi.
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