
Anjaana Anjaani
5.7
5.9
Two suicidal strangers cross America fulfilling their final wishes, only to discover an unexpected romance that real life may not allow them to keep.
Ember's analysis
- MoodWarm
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingMeasured
- IntensityStrong
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceMild
More about the film
Overview
Akash and Kiara are trying to find luck in their life after several failed attempts to be successful in their careers and in love. Fed up, they both decide to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. However, both land up on the same bridge at the same time.
What critics said
Critics found the film's novel romantic premise, music, cinematography, lead performances, and chemistry appealing, while considering its screenplay and pacing uneven.
What sets it apart
- Kiara and Akash undertake a cross-country journey between New York City, Las Vegas, and San Francisco while fulfilling their last wishes.
- The strangers gradually form an intimate bond through shared misadventures, even as they initially understand their time together as temporary.
- The central journey begins with two people attempting to fulfill final wishes after deciding their lives should end.
- The film emphasizes the contrasting landscapes and cityscapes of the United States, including New York, Las Vegas, California, and San Francisco.
Films like Anjaana Anjaani, and why
- Jab We Metshared romantic comedy, road movie structure, strangers-to-lovers premise, and bittersweet emotional register
- Tamashashared romantic road journey, witty chemistry, emotional self-discovery, and music-driven Bollywood style
- 500 Days of Summershared unconventional romance, melancholy, self-destructive protagonists, and tonal movement between humor and heartbreak
- Before Sunriseshared road-trip romance, comic misadventures, and emotionally vulnerable strangers seeking a new direction
Movie Details
- Director
- Siddharth Anand
- Release Date
- 2010-09-30
- Runtime
- 151 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (93)
Common questions
- What is Anjaana Anjaani about?
- Two suicidal strangers cross America fulfilling their final wishes, only to discover an unexpected romance that real life may not allow them to keep.
- What is Anjaana Anjaani like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Anjaana Anjaani as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Anjaana Anjaani violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Anjaana Anjaani as mild.
- What did critics think of Anjaana Anjaani?
- Critics found the film's novel romantic premise, music, cinematography, lead performances, and chemistry appealing, while considering its screenplay and pacing uneven.
- Which films are like Anjaana Anjaani?
- Films with a similar feel include Jab We Met, Tamasha, 500 Days of Summer, and Before Sunrise.
- How long is Anjaana Anjaani?
- Anjaana Anjaani runs 151 minutes.
- Where can I watch Anjaana Anjaani?
- In United States, Anjaana Anjaani streams on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
Cast
- Siddharth AnandDirector
- Priyanka Chopra JonasKiara
- Ranbir KapoorAkash
- Zayed KhanKunal
- Vishal MalhotraGaurav
- Joy SenguptaDevan
- Pooja KumarPeshto
- Tanvi AzmiDoctor
- Kumar PallanaCoast Guard
- Sucheta KhannaSapna




















