Barkhaa

{{short description|2015 film}} {{More citations needed|date=January 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2014}} {{Infobox film | name =Barkhaa | image = Barkhaa Movie Poster.jpg | alt = | caption = | director = Shadaab Mirza | producer = Shabana Hashmi | writer = Shadaab Mirza | starring = Sara Loren<br>Taaha Shah<br>Priyanshu Chatterjee<br>Shweta Pandit | cinematography = Mujahid Raza | editing = Mayuresh Sawant | studio = Zahara Productions | distributor = Essel Vision Productions | released = {{film date|df=y|2015|3|27}} | runtime = 127 minutes | country = India | language = Hindi | budget = | gross = {{INR}}13.3 million<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2813 |title=Barkhaa - Movie - Box Office India |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref> }} '''''Barkhaa''''' is a Bollywood Romantic film, directed by Shadaab Mirza and produced by Shabana Hashmi. It stars Sara Loren in the lead role. The film also stars Taaha Shah, Shweta Pandit, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Puneet Issar as supporting cast members. The film was well known for the song "Tu Itni Khoobsurat Hai." The film was extensively shot in Himachal Pradesh, India. The marketing of the film was done by Hash Entertainment and is produced under the banner of Zahara Productions. It was released on 27 March 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/barkhaa-movie-review-sara-loren-taaha-shah-priyanshu-chatterjee-starrer-is-as-cliched-as-it-can-get-489450/ |title=Barkhaa movie review: Sara Loren-Taaha Shah-Priyanshu Chatterjee starrer is as cliched as it can get! |date=28 March 2015 |website=Bollywood Life}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/barkhaa-its-raining-cliches/article7039745.ece |title=Barkhaa: It's raining cliches |first=Anuj |last=Kumar |date=27 March 2015 |via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=304313 |title=Sara Loren's 'Barkhaa' to hit the screen on Mar 27 |website=www.daijiworld.com}}</ref>

== Plot ==

The film follows Jatin (Taaha Shah), a young law student who visits a hill station with his family. While exploring the town, he encounters a mysterious and beautiful woman named Barkhaa (Sara Loren). He is instantly drawn to her and starts pursuing her, but she keeps her distance.

Jatin soon learns that Barkhaa works as a bar dancer in a shady club. Despite this, he remains infatuated with her and tries to understand her past. Through a series of flashbacks, her tragic story is revealed.

Barkhaa was once a simple and innocent girl living in a village with her father (Puneet Issar), a retired army officer who had strict principles. One day, she met Akash (Priyanshu Chatterjee), a charming and wealthy businessman who showered her with love and promised to marry her. Barkhaa, believing in his love, gave herself completely to him. However, her world shattered when she got pregnant, and Akash abandoned her.

Her father, upon discovering the truth, was enraged and disowned her. Left with no family and no means of survival, Barkhaa ended up in a bar, where she was forced into a life of exploitation and heartbreak.

Back in the present, Jatin is heartbroken after learning about Barkhaa’s past but is still determined to be with her. He convinces her that she deserves love and respect, but Barkhaa, having been betrayed before, hesitates to trust him.

Things take a dramatic turn when it is revealed that Akash, the man who ruined Barkhaa’s life, is none other than Jatin’s elder brother. This shocking revelation creates a conflict between Jatin and his family.

Jatin, unwilling to abandon Barkhaa like his brother did, stands up against his family. However, Barkhaa, realizing that her presence might ruin Jatin’s life and family reputation, decides to leave him. She disappears without a trace, sacrificing her love for Jatin’s future.

The film ends on an emotional note, with Jatin heartbroken but respecting Barkhaa’s decision. It leaves the audience with the message of how societal norms and betrayals can destroy lives, but true love always remains selfless

== Cast == *Taaha Shah as Jatin Sabarwal *Sara Loren as Barkhaa Sabarwal / Panchhi, Jatin's lover and Aakash's ex-wife *Priyanshu Chatterjee as Aakash Sabarwal, Jatin's brother and Barkhaa's ex-husband *Shweta Pandit as Madhu, Barkhaa's friend *Puneet Issar as Advocate Sabarwal, Jatin and Aakash's father *Ashiesh Roy as Mr. Shetty / Anna *Sonam Sharma as Swati Sharma *Raashul Tandon as Gullu

==Production== Shooting started in Himachal Pradesh in 2014. Other filming locations include Mumbai.

==Soundtracks== The music composed by Amjad-Nadeem while lyrics penned by Shadab Akhtar, Sameer. The album was named Best Hindi Album of March 2015 by Deccan Music<ref>[https://deccanmusic.wordpress.com/2015/03/31/best-bollywood-hindi-songs-and-albums-of-march-2015/ Best Bollywood Hindi Songs and Albums of March 2015] Deccan Music – 31 March 2015</ref> The Soundtrack for this Album was Released on 24 March 2015.

{{Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length =37:49 | title1 = Naughty No.1 | extra1 = Neha Kakkar, Amjad Khan | lyrics1 = Sameer | length1 = 4:02

| title2 = Tu Itni Khoobsurat Hai | extra2 = Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Dhruv Pankhania | lyrics2 = Shadab Akhtar | length2 = 4:11

| title3 = Pehli Dafa | extra3 = Sonu Nigam, Renuka Gaur | lyrics3 = Sameer | length3 = 3:59

| title4 = Lafze Bayaan | extra4 = Mohammed Irfan, Shreya Ghoshal | lyrics4 = Sameer | length4 = 4:54

| title5 = Khuda Bhi Na Dikhe | extra5 = Krishna Beuraa | lyrics5 = Shadab Akhtar | length5 = 6:33

| title6 = Mann Quanto Maula | extra6 = Aftaab Hashim Sabri, Altamash Faridi | lyrics6 = Shadab Akhtar | length6 = 5:08

}}

== Critical reception == <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/barkhaa/movie-review/46716972.cms |title=Movie Barkhaa 2015, Story, Trailers | Times of India |via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/barkhaa-the-tawaif-goes-to-the-beer-bar-ians-movie-review-rating-115032601415_1.html |title='Barkhaa': The tawaif goes to the beer bar (IANS Movie Review, Rating: ***) |date=26 March 2015 |via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/barkhaa-movie-review-the-tawaif-goes-to-the-beer-bar-331949/ |title=Barkhaa movie review: A touching tale of an innocent girl's journey into the world of deceit, compromise and corruption |first=Indo-Asian News |last=Service |date=27 March 2015 |website=India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com}}</ref>

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==External links== * {{IMDb title|4556848|Barkhaa}}

Category:2015 films Category:2015 Hindi-language films Category:2015 Indian films Category:Indian romantic drama films Category:2015 romantic drama films