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Photograph (2019)
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Photograph (2019)

Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
May 17, 2019
Studio
Amazon Studios
Genre
Drama, Romance
Release Date
May 17, 2019
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
110 minute(s)
Production Budget
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Studio
Amazon Studios
Official Site
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Director
Ritesh Batra
Producer
Ritesh Batra, Viola Fugen, Neil Kopp, Michel Merkt, Vincent Savino, Michael Weber
Screenwriter
Ritesh Batra
Starring
  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
  • Sanya Mlhotra
  • Denzil Smith
  • Saharsh Kumar Shukla
  • Farrukh Jafar
  • Sunil Shakya
  • Shreedhar Dubey

In the bustling heart of Mumbai, a chance encounter on a crowded sidewalk sparks an unexpected connection in this tender drama from acclaimed director Ritesh Batra. Struggling street photographer Rafi, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, convinces a hesitant stranger, Miloni (Sanya Malhotra), to pose for a picture. When his grandmother (Farrukh Jafar) pressures him to settle down, Rafi impulsively sends her Miloni’s photograph, claiming she is his fiancée. Drawn into the gentle fiction, Miloni, a quiet accounting student from a different social world, agrees to play along, meeting his family and entering a delicate charade. As they navigate the expectations of Rafi’s grandmother and Miloni’s own traditional family, their staged relationship begins to stir genuine feelings, blurring the lines between performance and reality. This poignant and beautifully observed romance explores the quiet spaces between two lonely souls, asking whether a simple photograph can develop into a deeper, lasting bond against the vibrant yet demanding backdrop of city life.