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By Sakhi Thirani
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Bollywood road trip comedy-drama has drinking, bad language.
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
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What's the Story?
ZINDAGI NA MILEGI DOBARA follows childhood best friends Arjun (Hrithik Roshan), Kabir (Abhay Deol), and Imran (Farhan Akhtar) as they travel across Spain on their bachelor road trip after Kabir's engagement. Doing thrilling adventure sports and enjoying their time together, the three of them are also haunted by their personal dilemmas. Will they be able to support each other and learn from their experiences?
Is It Any Good?
This drama directed by Zoya Akhtar tries to entertain while delivering thought-provoking messages on the value of life, friendships, and relationships. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a feel-good bromance involving three childhood friends. A tad cheesy in places, it tries to take a philosophical tone to some of life's challenges. Yet with its sprinkling of silly humor, the result is more a lighthearted fantasy film that shouldn't be taken too seriously, no matter how serious it takes itself. The film also takes a position of privilege that suggests there's nothing that can't be solved by a luxury road trip to a foreign country. In this case, that country is Spain, which it does with panning shots and a touristy gaze. But look beyond this, and you'll find a charisma-filled Bollywood movie that more than passes the time.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's messages about valuing life and living each moment to the fullest. Would you describe this film as a positive movie? Why, or why not?
How did the film depict drinking, smoking, and drug use? Did you think any of the characters drank too much? What are some real-life consequences of drinking?
Discuss the character of Laila. How was she portrayed in comparison to the male characters?
Which characters displayed traits of compassion, empathy, and teamwork in the film? Why are they such important character strengths to have?
How were sex and relationships portrayed? Was it affectionate? Respectful? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : November 30, 2016
- Cast : Hrithik Roshan , Farhan Akhtar , Abhay Deol
- Director : Zoya Akhtar
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Eros Worldwide
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks ) , Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy , Teamwork
- Run time : 155 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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