Yuva
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Yuva (Hindi: युवा, Urdu: یوا) is a Hindi feature film released in 2004 and directed by Indian director Mani Ratnam. Simultaneously made in Hindi (as Yuva) and Tamil (as Ayutha Ezhuthu), this film tells the stories of three men from completely different strata of society and one fateful incident on Calcutta's Hooghly Bridge which changes their lives forever.
Synopsis
Lallan (Abhishek Bachchan) is a criminal don, settled in Calcutta. He loves, marries, and abuses his wife, Sashi Biswas (Rani Mukerji). Michael Mukherjee (Ajay Devgan) is a student leader, who wants politicians like Prosonjeet Bhattacharya (Om Puri), to keep away from college elections; and then there is Arjun (Vivek Oberoi), carefree and spoilt, in love with Mira (Kareena Kapoor), who he just met, and who at one time wanted to relocate to the U.S., but then after meeting Michael, changes his mind and wants to be a politician. The paths of these three young men cross each others', resulting in violent changes in all their lives.Cast
- Ajay Devgan ... Michael Mukherjee
- Rani Mukerji ... Sashi Biswas
- Abhishek Bachchan ... Lallan
- Vivek Oberoi ... Arjun
- Kareena Kapoor ... Mira
- Om Puri ... Prosonjit Bhatacharya
- Esha Deol ... Radhika
Tracks
The soundtrack features six songs by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Mehboob:
- Kabhi Neem Neem - Madhushree, A. R. Rahman
- Dhakka Laga Bukka - A. R. Rahman, Karthik, Mehboob
- Khuda Hafiz - Sunitha Sarathy, Lucky Ali, Karthik
- Baadal - Adnan Sami, Alka Yagnik
- Fanaa - A. R. Rahman, Sunitha Sarathy, Tanvi
- Dol Dol - Rap and lyrics by Blaaze, featuring ethnic vocals by Shahin Badar
Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release:- Won - Best Supporting Actor - Abhishek Bachchan
- Won - Best Supporting Actress - Rani Mukerji
- Won - Best Action - Vikram Dharma
- Won - Best Art Direction - Sabu Cyril
- Won - Best Screenplay - Mani Ratnam
- Won - Best Film (Critics) - Yuva - Mani Ratnam (tied with Dev)
See also
Ayutha EzhuthuExternal link
| Movies by Mani Ratnam |
| Pallavi Anu Pallavi | Unaru | Pagal Nilavu | Idaya Kovil | Mouna Raagam | Nayagan | Agni Natchathiram | Geethanjali | Anjali | Thalapathi | Roja | Thiruda Thiruda | Bombay | Iruvar | Dil Se | Alaipayuthey | Kannathil Muthamittal | Aayitha Ezhuthu | Yuva | Guru | High Jump |
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