Dear Zindagi Movie Review
24 Nov 2016
Dear Zindagi movie review: what critics say (26)
What critics say Critics are divided: 7 of 26 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 6 gave it 2 or less. Praised: the emotion and the script.
What could have been a solid drama with emotional heft €” the qualities that made Shindes debut English Vinglish such an engaging watch built upon the exploration of the fact that our adulthood is shaped by our childhood in ways…
Read the full reviewIf English Vinglish appealed to youngsters to be more gracious of their parents’ disadvantages, Dear Zindagi points out the impact of callous parenting in the long run.As do the final 15 minutes devoted to winding up every single…
Read the full reviewDear Zindagi is definitely a one time watch this weekend but enter the theatre at your own risk since the journey of Kiara may hit you or it may pass by without even moving you.
Read the full reviewDear Zindagi then is a mixed bag. I loved SRK in the film, Bhatt is always a pleasure to watch, the story visits many themes that are uncommon in Bollywood, and several of the discussions are either witty or insightful or both.
Read the full reviewDear Zindagi could have been a lively, fun film albeit with life lessons, rather than the long-winded slice of life it is.
Read the full review...admirable thing about the film is its attempt to root out the stigma attached to mental health and the shame associated with therapy. But these are small gifts in an overlong, disappointing film that misses its mark.
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What we know
Kaira, a young girl, faces problems in her relationships. She meets Dr Jehangir, who helps her resolve her issues with her parents and get a new perspective on life, which leads to her following her passion and an improvement in her love life.
Cast and crew
Alia BhattKaira
Shah Rukh KhanDr. Jehangir Khan
Kunal KapoorRaghuvendra
Ali ZafarRumi
Aditya Roy KapurFurniture Dealer
Angad BediSid
Ira DubeyFatima
Yashaswini DayamaJackie
Rohit SarafKiddo, Kaira's younger brotherWhere to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 24 Nov 2016. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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5 answersIs Dear Zindagi worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.7 out of 5, with 13 of 26 critics recommending it.
When did Dear Zindagi release?
24 Nov 2016.
Who is in the cast of Dear Zindagi?
Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Ali Zafar, Aditya Roy Kapur, Angad Bedi, Salone Mehta, Yashwant Singh.
Who directs Dear Zindagi?
Gauri Shinde.
What do critics say about Dear Zindagi?
26 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.7 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.