Dear Zindagi

2016 film by Gauri Shinde

Dear Zindagi

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Gauri Shinde
Written by| Gauri Shinde
Produced by| Gauri Khan
Karan Johar
Gauri Shinde
Starring| Alia Bhatt
Shah Rukh Khan
Cinematography| Laxman Utekar
Edited by| Hemanti Sarkar
Music by| Amit Trivedi

Production
companies

Red Chillies Entertainment
Dharma Productions
Hope Productions

Distributed by| NH Studioz

Release dates

* 23 November 2016 (2016-11-23) (North America)
* 25 November 2016 (2016-11-25) (Worldwide)

Running time

| 150 minutes[1]
Country| India
Language| Hindi
Budget| ₹75 crore[2]
Box office| ₹138.91 crore[3]

Dear Zindagi (transl. Dear life) is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Gauri Shinde. Produced by Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, and Shinde under the banners Red Chillies Entertainment, Dharma Productions, and Hope Productions respectively, the film stars Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan in lead roles, with Ira Dubey, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi, Ali Zafar (in his final Hindi film appearance), Yashaswini Dayama, and Rohit Saraf in supporting roles. The narrative follows Kaira, a budding cinematographer dealing with personal and professional insecurities, who finds a new perspective on life after undergoing therapy sessions with unconventional psychologist Dr. Jehangir "Jug" Khan.

Principal photography took place across Goa and Mumbai between January and May 2016. The music was composed by Amit Trivedi with lyrics primarily by Kausar Munir.

Released theatrically on 25 November 2016 (preceded by a limited release in North America on 23 November), Dear Zindagi received positive reviews from critics, with praise directed at Shinde’s direction, the film’s themes and dialogues, its soundtrack, and the lead performances—particularly those of Bhatt and Khan. A commercial success, the film grossed ₹138.91 crore (US$20 million) worldwide.

At the 62nd Filmfare Awards, the film received two nominations: Best Actress (Bhatt) and Best Lyricist (Munir for "Love You Zindagi").

## Plot

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Kaira, a young and ambitious cinematographer in Mumbai, aspires to direct her own films. Though creatively driven, she is emotionally guarded and often cynical, finding comfort primarily in her close-knit group of friends—Fatima, Jackie, Raunaq, and Ganju. Her personal life becomes increasingly complicated when she ends her relationship with her childhood sweetheart Sid and begins a brief affair with her friend Raghuvendra, a film producer. The situation worsens when Raghuvendra gets engaged to another woman. Shortly after, Kaira is evicted from her apartment due to the building society's policy favoring families and married couples.

With no other option, Kaira relocates to her family home in Goa, despite longstanding emotional distance and unresolved resentment towards her parents. Plagued by insomnia and inner turmoil, she reluctantly begins therapy with Dr. Jehangir "Jug" Khan, an unconventional and empathetic psychologist. As their sessions progress, Jug helps Kaira confront her suppressed insecurities and fears. Meanwhile, she initiates a relationship with Rumi, a charming musician, but ends it upon realizing their incompatibility.

Through therapy and reconnection with her younger brother Kiddo, Kaira gradually confronts the root of her emotional struggles—her feelings of abandonment stemming from being left with her grandparents during her childhood while her parents rebuilt their lives, and then bursts into tears. Jug helps her understand that this abandonment has caused her to fear emotional attachment and preemptively end relationships to avoid getting hurt. He encourages her to view her parents as flawed individuals rather than idealized caregivers, thereby empowering her to begin the process of emotional reconciliation.

During their final session, Kaira admits that she has developed feelings for Jug. He gently explains that it is not uncommon for patients to feel this way toward their therapists, but a romantic relationship between them would be unethical. The two part on amicable terms, sharing a warm farewell.

Kaira eventually completes her short film and debuts it at a screening attended by her family, friends, and former partners. Having come to terms with her past, she opens herself to new possibilities, initiating a conversation with a furniture designer at the event—signaling a renewed sense of self and emotional openness.

## Cast

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* Alia Bhatt as Kaira, an aspiring cinematographer, who is also referred to as "Shaira."[4]
* Shah Rukh Khan as Dr. Jehangir "Jug" Khan, a psychologist.[5]
* Kunal Kapoor as Raghuvendra, a film producer, one of Kaira's boyfriends
* Angad Bedi as Sid, a restobar owner, another of Kaira's boyfriends
* Ali Zafar as Rumi, a musician and singer-songwriter, yet another of Kaira's boyfriends.[6]
* Ira Dubey as Fatima, Kaira's friend, who is also referred to as "Fatty"
* Rohit Saraf as Kiddo, Kaira's younger brother
* Yashaswini Dayama as Jackie, Kaira's friend
* Gautmik as Ganju, Kaira's friend
* Yashwant Singh as Kaira's uncle
* Salone Mehta as Kaira's aunt
* Baby Dishita as little Kaira
* Nitika Anand as family friend
* Amit Nagraj as little Kiddo
* Aban Deohans as Kaira's mother
* Atul Kale as Kaira's father
* Martha Xavier Fernandes as Kaira's maternal grandmother
* Madhav Vaze as Kaira's maternal grandfather
* Ivan Sylvester Rodrigues as vice president of a hotel, friend of Kaira's father
* Akanksha Gade as maid Alka
* Aditya Roy Kapur as a furniture dealer (guest appearance)

Source:[7]

## Production

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Dear Zindagi writer-director Gauri Shinde

### Development

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Dear Zindagi marked the second directorial venture of Gauri Shinde following her acclaimed debut English Vinglish (2012). The film was jointly produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, Karan Johar under Dharma Productions, and Shinde under her banner Hope Productions. Speaking about the film’s inspiration, Shinde stated that Dear Zindagi was not based on any singular personal experience but was “inspired by life in general,” particularly the emotional connections people form and how those influence their worldview.[8] By August 2015, Shinde confirmed she had nearly completed the screenplay,[9] and pre-production work began in December of the same year.

Much of the technical crew from English Vinglish returned for the film, including editor Hemanti Sarkar, co-writer Krishnan Hariharan, and cinematographer Laxman Utekar. Kausar Munir, who served as the film’s lyricist, also contributed as a language consultant and co-writer. Production designer Rupin Suchak was a new addition to the team.[10] Shinde selected Mumbai and Goa as the primary filming locations due to the narrative’s urban and coastal themes.

Alia Bhatt (pictured) was eager to work with Shah Rukh Khan in Dear Zindagi

### Casting

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In early reports from India Today, Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan were announced as leads.[9] Shinde confirmed that the film would not feature a conventional romantic plot between their characters, describing their relationship as one of emotional mentorship rather than romantic entanglement.[11] Khan played Dr. Jehangir “Jug” Khan, a therapist, while Bhatt portrayed Kaira, a budding filmmaker struggling with personal and professional dilemmas. Bhatt expressed enthusiasm about working with Khan for the first time, calling it a significant opportunity in her career.[12][13]

Supporting roles were filled by a diverse ensemble, including Kunal Kapoor as a film producer, Angad Bedi as Kaira’s childhood friend, and Ali Zafar as a rock musician—his final role in a Hindi film.[14] Aditya Roy Kapur made a cameo appearance as a furniture designer. Ira Dubey and Yashaswini Dayama portrayed Kaira’s friends, while debutant Rohit Saraf appeared as her younger brother.[15]

### Filming

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Principal photography commenced on 21 January 2016 in Goa.[16] The film was shot across two primary schedules—Goa and Mumbai—with a few sequences later filmed in Singapore. The Goa schedule concluded by late February 2016, and the team proceeded to Mumbai for the next phase.[17] Alia Bhatt documented much of the production process on social media, including a farewell selfie with the crew in Singapore to mark the film’s completion on 20 May 2016.[18] In interviews, Bhatt spoke about the intense emotional depth of the shoot and her excitement at working alongside Khan for the first time.[19]

On 23 June 2016, The Times of India officially confirmed the title of the film as Dear Zindagi.[20]

## Soundtrack

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Main article: Dear Zindagi (soundtrack)

The soundtrack for Dear Zindagi was composed by Amit Trivedi, with lyrics primarily written by Kausar Munir. It was released by Sony Music India, with the full album made available on 4 November 2016.[21] An audio jukebox of the album was subsequently released on YouTube on 10 November 2016.[22]

The album features a recreated version of the classic song "Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le," originally composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Gulzar and sung by Suresh Wadkar for the film Sadma (1983). The rendition in Dear Zindagi was included alongside original tracks, all of which reflect the film’s introspective tone and coming-of-age narrative.

## Release

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Dear Zindagi was released in the United States and Canada on 23 November 2016, followed by a worldwide release on 25 November 2016. It opened in approximately 1,200 theatres across India and 600 overseas.[23] A special screening was held in Mumbai on 23 November 2016.[24]

## Reception

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Dear Zindagi opened strongly in multiplexes across Mumbai, Mysore, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with a comparatively decent response in North India.[25][26] In North America, the film released earlier to coincide with the Thanksgiving weekend. It collected ₹1.19 crore from 127 screens in the United States and ₹8.29 lakh from 16 screens in Canada on its first day. Over the extended two-day weekend, it grossed approximately ₹1.58 crore in North America.[27][28] The film earned ₹94.67 crore in India and grossed ₹136 crore worldwide.[29]

### Critical response

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Dear Zindagi received generally positive reviews, with praise for Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan's performances, Gauri Shinde’s direction, the screenplay, music, and its thematic depth.[30][31] On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 73% approval rating based on 15 reviews, with an average score of 6.7/10.[32]

Meena Iyer of The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5, describing Bhatt's character as "feisty" and commending the lead performances.[33] Namrata Joshi of The Hindu gave 3/5, highlighting the chemistry between Bhatt and Khan despite "heavy-handed writing."[34] Ananya Bhattacharya of India Today called it "an emotional joyride" and recommended it for the actors’ performances.[35] Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day rated it 3/5, describing it as a "conversational and mostly quiet" film.[36]

Conversely, Rohit Bhatnagar of Deccan Chronicle rated it 2.5/5, praising the acting but calling it a "one-time watch."[37] Bollywood Hungama echoed this rating, calling it a "slow-paced cerebral tale."[38] Sweta Kaushal of Hindustan Times gave 2/5, criticizing its "hollow banter."[39] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express found the film lacking emotional depth despite strong performances.[40]

Internationally, Christine Iyer of The National rated it 4/5, praising Khan’s portrayal of Dr. Jehangir "Jug" Khan.[41] Manjusha Radhakrishnan of Gulf News gave 3.5/5, calling the film “joyously entertaining.”[42] Anisha Jhaveri of IndieWire graded it A−, citing its "powerful message."[43] Shilpa Jamkhandikar of Reuters criticized its tendency to over-explain emotions,[44] while Andy Webster of The New York Times called it an "insightful movie" and a “resounding victory.”[45]

## Accolades

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Award  | Date of ceremony  | Category  | Nominees  | Result  | References

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Screen Awards | 4 December 2016  | Best Film | Gauri Shinde

Gauri Khan Karan Johar

| Nominated  | [46]
Best Director | Gauri Shinde | Nominated
Best Actress | Alia Bhatt | Nominated
Best Supporting Actor | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated
Stardust Awards | 19 December 2016  | Best Actress | Alia Bhatt | Nominated  | [47]
[48]
Editor's Choice Performer of the Year  | Nominated
Best Supporting Actor | Shah Rukh Khan | Nominated
Best Story  | Gauri Shinde | Nominated
Filmfare Awards | 14 January 2017 | Best Actress | Alia Bhatt | Nominated  | [49][50]
Best Lyricist | Kausar Munir for "Love You Zindagi"  | Nominated
Zee Cine Awards | 11 March 2017  | Best Actor – Female  | Alia Bhatt | Nominated  | [51]
International Indian Film Academy Awards | 14 July 2017  | Best Actress in a Leading Role  | Nominated  | [52]
BIG Sony Entertainment Awards | 29 July 2017  | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) – Female  | Nominated  | [53]
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne | 10 August 2017  | Best Actress  | Nominated  | [54]

## Controversy

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In early November 2016, reports emerged that Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar had been replaced by Tahir Raj Bhasin in Dear Zindagi, following the 2016 Uri terror attack and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s call to ban Pakistani artists. However, on 14 November, Alia Bhatt denied the rumours, stating: "Nobody is being replaced. The film will release in its full form."[55][56] Although Zafar had recorded two songs for the film, his versions were replaced in the soundtrack album by Arijit Singh.[57][58] Zafar’s original renditions were later released online.[59][60]

Following the film’s release, Canadian company Temple Street Productions served a legal notice to Dharma Productions, alleging that Dear Zindagi plagiarized elements from their television series Being Erica. Director Gauri Shinde denied the allegation.[61][62][63][64]

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## External links

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* Official website
* Dear Zindagi at IMDb
* Dear Zindagi at Rotten Tomatoes

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* t
* e

Karan Johar

Films directed|

* Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
* Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
* Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
* My Name Is Khan (2010)
* Student of the Year (2012)
* Bombay Talkies (2013; one segment)
* Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
* Lust Stories (2018; one segment)
* Ghost Stories (2020; one segment)
* Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)

Films written only|

* Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* Kurbaan (2009)

See also|

* Dharma Productions
* List of Dharma Productions films

* v
* t
* e

Dharma Productions

Key individuals|

* Yash Johar
* Hiroo Yash Johar
* Karan Johar

Karan Johar|

* Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)
* Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
* Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
* My Name Is Khan (2010)
* Student of the Year (2012)
* Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
* Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)

Shakun Batra|

* Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)
* Kapoor & Sons (2016)
* Gehraiyaan (2022)

Mahesh Bhatt|

* Gumrah (1993)
* Duplicate (1998)

Rensil D'Silva|

* Kurbaan (2009)
* Ungli (2014)

Shashank Khaitan|

* Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
* Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
* Dhadak (2018)
* Govinda Naam Mera (2022)

Karan Malhotra|

* Agneepath (2012)
* Brothers (2015)

Punit Malhotra|

* I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
* Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (2013)
* Student of the Year 2 (2019)

Tarun Mansukhani|

* Dostana (2008)
* Drive (2019)

Ayan Mukerji|

* Wake Up Sid (2009)
* Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)
* Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022)

Abhishek Varman|

* 2 States (2014)
* Kalank (2019)

Rohit Shetty|

* Simmba (2018)
* Sooryavanshi (2021)

Raj Mehta|

* Good Newwz (2019)
* Jugjugg Jeeyo (2022)
* Selfiee (2023)

Other directors|

* Dostana (1980)
* Duniya (1984)
* Muqaddar Ka Faisla (1987)
* Agneepath (1990)
* Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
* Kaal (2005)
* We Are Family (2010)
* Gippi (2013)
* Shaandaar (2015)
* Baar Baar Dekho (2016)
* Dear Zindagi (2016)
* Ok Jaanu (2017)
* Ittefaq (2017)
* Raazi (2018)
* Kesari (2019)
* Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship (2020)
* Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl (2020)
* Shershaah (2021)
* Liger (Telugu/Hindi) (2022)
* Kill (2023)
* Yodha (2024)
* Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (2024)
* Bad Newz (2024)
* Jigra (2024)
* Kesari Chapter 2 (2025)

Films presented|

* Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
* The Ghazi Attack (2017)
* Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
* Bucket List (2018)
* 2.0 (2018)
* Devara: Part 1 (2024)

List of Dharma Productions films

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Red Chillies Entertainment

Key individuals|

* Shah Rukh Khan
* Gauri Khan

Films|

| Aziz Mirza|

* Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000)
* Chalte Chalte (2003)

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Farah Khan|

* Main Hoon Na (2004)
* Om Shanti Om (2007)
* Happy New Year (2014)

Karan Johar|

* My Name Is Khan (2010)
* Student of the Year (2012)

Rohit Shetty|

* Chennai Express (2013)
* Dilwale (2015)

Others|

* Aśoka (2001)
* Kaal (2005)
* Paheli (2005)
* Billu Barber (2009)
* Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011)
* Ra.One (2011)
* Don 2 (2011)
* Dear Zindagi (2016)
* Raees (2017)
* Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017)
* Ittefaq (2017)
* Zero (2018)
* Badla (2019)
* Kaamyaab (2020)
* Class of '83 (2020)
* Bob Biswas (2021)
* Jawan (2023)
* Dunki (2023)
* Bhakshak (2024)

Television|

* Ghar Ki Baat Hai (2009)
* Tere Mere Beach Mein (2009)
* Knights and Angels (2009)
* Ishaan: Sapno Ko Awaaz De (2010)
* Men Will Be Men (2011)
* Up Close and Personal with Preity Zinta (2011)
* Coke Studio @ MTV (2011)
* Bard of Blood (2019)
* Betaal (2021)

Assets|

* Red Chillies VFX
* Kolkata Knight Riders
* Trinbago Knight Riders

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