Nadaaniyan (2025)
Nadaaniyan is a 2025 drama-romance film directed by Shauna Gautam. The story centers on a privileged socialite from Delhi who hires a middle-class student to pretend to be her boyfriend in order to uphold her social standing. What starts as a simple arrangement quickly becomes complicated as genuine feelings develop between the two, challenging their assumptions about love, class, and identity.
The film explores themes of societal expectations, personal growth, and the complexities of relationships across social divides. Through heartfelt moments and subtle humor, Nadaaniyan offers a fresh take on romance in a contemporary Indian setting, highlighting the challenges faced by young adults caught between tradition and modernity.
The cast is led by Ibrahim Ali Khan as Arjun Mehta, the middle-class student who steps into a world far removed from his own. Khushi Kapoor plays Pia Jaisingh, the affluent socialite who orchestrates the ruse but soon finds her emotions shifting. Veteran actor Suniel Shetty appears as Mr. Rajat Jaisingh, Pia’s influential father. Supporting roles include Mahima Chaudhry as Neelu Jaisingh and Barun Chanda as Dhanraj Jaisingh, adding depth to the family dynamics portrayed.
Movie Details
| Director | Shauna Gautam |
|---|---|
| Writers | Riva Razdan Kapoor, Ishita Moitra, Jehan Handa |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ibrahim Ali Khan | Arjun Mehta |
| Khushi Kapoor | Pia Jaisingh |
| Suniel Shetty | Mr. Rajat Jaisingh |
| Mahima Chaudhry | Neelu Jaisingh |
| Barun Chanda | Dhanraj Jaisingh |
| Shaan Madan | Debate Lad 1 |
| Asha Rajgor | Debate Girl |
| Saiyam Luthra | Debate Lad 2 |
Nadaaniyan delivers a heartfelt exploration of love beyond social boundaries, weaving a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
