Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions', DHOBI GHAT is written & directed by Kiran Rao. The film is jointly produced by Aamir Khan & Kiran Rao.
The film stars Aamir Khan, Prateik Babbar, Monica Dogra, Kriti Malhotra essentially. Other star cast include Kitu Gidwani, Ashok Varma, Nafisa Khan, Danish Hussain, Jehan Manekshaw, Sanjivani Oagle,
Aasha Pawar, Jyoti Pawar, Babita Sehgal, Jitendra Shinde, Rohit Tiwari.
Gustavo Santaolalla has composed the score and soundtrack of the film.
DHOBI GHAT had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival & London film festival.
DHOBI GHAT is scheduled to release in cinemas on 21st January 2011.
Synopsis:
DHOBI GHAT (Mumbai diaries) is the story of four people from very different backgrounds, whose worlds intersect and leave them forever altered. As they find themselves drawn into compelling relationships, the city finds its way into the crevices of their lives, separating them even as it brings them closer...
Fragments of their experience - seen through a na�ve video diary, black and white photographic images and painting - form a portrait of Mumbai and its people bound together as they journey through longing, loneliness, loss and love.
Character Sketch:
Aamir Khan as Arun - Painter who resides alone.
Prateik Babbar as Munna - Dhobi who dreams to be an actor
Monica Dogra as Shai - Banker & Photographer
Kriti Malhotra - Yasmin