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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a 2011 romantic drama directed by Zoya Akhtar, starring Abhay Deol as Kabir Dewan, Kalki Koechlin and Farhan Akhtar. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes and earned $5.2 million worldwide.

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Director
Zoya Akhtar
Genres
Romance , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara About?

The premise of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Three childhood friends, inseparable once, set out on a three‑week bachelor road trip across Spain to rekindle their bond before one of them marries. Along the way they plunge into daring adventures, confronting fears and unspoken feelings, discovering deeper truths about themselves and each other.

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Cast & crew

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Cast & Characters

Abhay Deol leads the cast as Kabir Dewan, with Kalki Koechlin as Natasha Arora and Farhan Akhtar as Imran Qureshi. Directed by Zoya Akhtar; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Zoya Akhtar

More films directed by Zoya Akhtar, best-rated first: Gully Boy, Lust Stories, Ghost Stories and Luck by Chance.

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Plot

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Plot Summary

What happens in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kabir (Abhay Deol) has recently met Natasha (Kalki Koechlin), and their connection quickly blossoms into a serious relationship. Kabir is an architect working at his father’s construction company in Mumbai, while Natasha is an interior designer. After six months of dating, they become engaged, but Kabir desires a final celebration with his friends before settling down. He plans a three-week road trip with his best friends—Imran (Farhan Akhtar) and Arjun (Hrithik Roshan), two successful men from different backgrounds, who have been close since their school days.

Full summary

The whole story of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, scene by scene

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Box office

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Box Office

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara grossed $5.2 million worldwide. $3.1 million came from the US and Canada and $2.1 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.2M

US & Canada
$3.1M
International
$2.1M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Videos

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Official Trailer | Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara?

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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Cars

Cars in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

9 cars on screen, including the 1949 Buick Super and the 2010 Land-Rover Discovery Series IV.

All 9 cars
  • 1949 Buick Super in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 1949 Buick Super Important role
  • 2010 Land-Rover Discovery Series IV in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2010 Land-Rover Discovery Series IV Important role
  • 1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Minor role
  • Royal Enfield Classic 500 in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Royal Enfield Classic 500 Minor role
Details

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Also Known As

26 alternative titles, including “潇洒走一回” and “寶萊塢之花天走地”.

Also known as
  • 潇洒走一回
  • 寶萊塢之花天走地
  • Solamente se vive una vez
  • Três Amigos na Estrada
  • ชีวิตเดียวเฟี้ยวให้สุด
  • 宝莱坞之花天走地
  • ลุยสุดมันส์ แดนฝันสเปน
  • ZNMD
  • החיים לא ישובו לקדמותם
  • 人生不再重来
  • Man lebt nur einmal
  • Sólo se vive una vez
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  • Csak egyszer élsz
  • Bir Kere Yaşarsın
  • חיים רק פעם אחת
  • Não Se Vive Duas Vezes
  • 三個大丈夫:花天走地
  • Веднъж се живее
  • On ne vit qu'une seule fois
  • Život je jen jeden
  • 巴打旅痕團
  • Vida solo hay una
  • Жизнь не может быть скучной!, ერთხელ ვცხოვრობთ
  • Viaţa nu îţi oferă a doua şansă
  • 한번 뿐인 내 인생
  • Żyje się tylko raz

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FAQ

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

When was Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara released?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was released on July 15, 2011.

Who directed Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was directed by Zoya Akhtar.

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Who is in the cast of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara stars Abhay Deol as Kabir Dewan, Kalki Koechlin as Natasha Arora and Farhan Akhtar as Imran Qureshi, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara make at the box office?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara grossed $5.2 million worldwide ($3.1 million domestic, $2.1 million international).

Does Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara have a post-credit scene?

No. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara in?

The original language of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is Hindi.

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