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Romantic drama

Yaariyan (2014): Cast & Plot

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Yaariyan is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Divya Khosla Kumar, starring Rakul Preet Singh as Saloni, Himansh Kohli and Nicole Faria. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.

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Yaariyan (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Hindi
Studio
T-Series
After the credits
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The story

What Is Yaariyan About?

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

A college student must win an inter college competition to save his college from being demolished by property builders.

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Cast & crew

Yaariyan Cast & Characters

Rakul Preet Singh leads the cast as Saloni, with Himansh Kohli as Lakshya and Nicole Faria as Jia. Directed by Divya Khosla Kumar; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Yaariyan Plot Summary

What happens in Yaariyan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Lakshya [Himansh Kohli], Jiya [Nicole Faria], Saloni [Rakul Preet Singh], Pardy, and Neil [Dev Sharma] are five close friends navigating the lively, sometimes chaotic world of a university on a scenic Sikkim campus. Lakshya, the son of a martyred army officer, harbors a quiet skepticism about the sacrifices behind the nation’s pride, a view that clashes with his mother’s firm belief that there is meaning in serving one’s country. The group moves through campus life, exploring relationships and chasing moments that feel like they could define who they are.

Full summary

The whole story of Yaariyan, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Yaariyan?

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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In which Indian state is the college campus where Lakshya and his friends study located?

Details

Yaariyan Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Yaariyaan” and “青春期”.

Also known as
  • Yaariyaan
  • 青春期

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FAQ

Yaariyan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Yaariyan?

Yaariyan runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Yaariyan released?

Yaariyan was released on January 10, 2014.

Who directed Yaariyan?

Yaariyan was directed by Divya Khosla Kumar.

More films by Divya Khosla Kumar

Who is in the cast of Yaariyan?

Yaariyan stars Rakul Preet Singh as Saloni, Himansh Kohli as Lakshya and Nicole Faria as Jia, among 7 credited actors.

Does Yaariyan have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Yaariyan in?

The original language of Yaariyan is Hindi.

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