Nov. 10, 2017|India|125 Min.
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy;Drama;Romance
Description: Qarib Qarib Singlle is a 2017 Hindi film that tells the story of Jaya Shashidharan, a 35-year-old widow living a lonely and monotonous life while still mourning the loss of her husband, Manav. Working at an insurance company, Jaya feels pressured by her friends and family to move on, leading her to join a dating website called “AbTakSinglle.com.” Although she initially encounters strange messages, she eventually connects with Yogi, a seemingly decent profile holder.
Yogendra “Yogi” Kumar Devendra Nath Prajapati, a lesser-known poet, is a cheerful, open-hearted, and talkative individual who remains skeptical of the internet. Despite his published collection of poems not selling well, he helps Jaya filter out the odd messages she receives on the dating site. Although Jaya initially tries to avoid Yogi, she agrees to meet him again. During their conversation, Yogi shares stories about his three former girlfriends, claiming they still have feelings for him. Skeptical, Jaya challenges him to prove it by meeting them, and Yogi invites her to join him on this journey.
Reluctantly, Jaya agrees, planning to pose as Yogi’s cousin if questioned. She tells her family that she’s traveling for work and informs her brother Ashish, a student at Princeton University, that she’s attending a meditation camp where she’ll remain offline. Their adventure begins with a trip to Dehradun, where Yogi misses the flight, causing Jaya to worry. However, he eventually catches up with her at the airport, and their journey continues. Along the way, Jaya refuses to share her water bottle with Yogi, highlighting her reserved nature.
Jaya arranges their stay in an ashram recommended on a travel website, and they later attend a mesmerizing Ganga Aarti. As the story unfolds, Qarib Qarib Singlle explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, capturing the evolving relationship between two very different individuals.
Cast director: Tanuja Chandra
Cast actor: Irrfan Khan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Neha Dhupia, Luke Kenny, Brijendra Kala, Isha Sharvani, Pushtiie Shakti, Bajrangbali Singh, Anud Singh Dhaka, Pushtiie Shakti
Original name: करीब करीब सिंगल