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Bollywood Diaries

  • 2016
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
319
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Raima Sen and Ashish Vidyarthi in Bollywood Diaries (2016)
The passionate journey of three Bollywood fanatics who wish to make it big in the industry.
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The passionate journey of three Bollywood fanatics who wish to make it big in the industry.The passionate journey of three Bollywood fanatics who wish to make it big in the industry.The passionate journey of three Bollywood fanatics who wish to make it big in the industry.

  • Director
    • K.D. Satyam
  • Writers
    • K.D. Satyam
    • Anand Vrs Tomar
  • Stars
    • Raima Sen
    • Salim Diwan
    • Ashish Vidyarthi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    319
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • K.D. Satyam
    • Writers
      • K.D. Satyam
      • Anand Vrs Tomar
    • Stars
      • Raima Sen
      • Salim Diwan
      • Ashish Vidyarthi
    • 9User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Raima Sen
    Raima Sen
    • Imli
    Salim Diwan
    Salim Diwan
    • Rohit Gupta
    Ashish Vidyarthi
    Ashish Vidyarthi
    • Vishnu Srivastava
    Karuna Pandey
    • Lata Srivastava
    Vineet Kumar Singh
    Vineet Kumar Singh
    • Daman
    Robin Das
    • Sundar Das
    Gautam Agarwal
    • Film Director
    Itisha Ahuja
    • Tv Reporter
    Richa Amberr
    • Female Contestant
    • (as Richa Ambar)
    Praveen Arora
    • Rohit's Father
    Chandra Bisht
    • Rohit's Mother
    Nishith Broker
    • Rohit's Manager
    Diptusha Ganguly
    • Mili (Imli's Daughter)
    Ankit Hans
    • Reality Anchor Male
    Hemlal
    • Vishnu's Colleague 2
    Farhan Rehman Khan
    Farhan Rehman Khan
    • (Armaan)
    Ekavali Khanna
    Ekavali Khanna
    • Raveena (Judge 1)
    Riya Khaund
    • Guddi
    • Director
      • K.D. Satyam
    • Writers
      • K.D. Satyam
      • Anand Vrs Tomar
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews9

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    10lovesahota-16536

    excellent movie

    i don't want to give it full 10 stars because it get me emotional.i escape from being emotional often.but this movie does.excellent performances by all actors and actresses especially riya sen.i think she need to come back to movies now more often.she had not seen in movies from long time.its the movie for those who live their life in bollywood or movies.so it will give you goosebumps in many movie scenes especially songs,they are very soulful.it exceeds my expectations.the guy who works in office also played a good character and the man who desire to become actor also gave mazing performance.i enjoyed a movie lot.it will not bore you.i suggest you to watch it in good print,in bluray or in original DVD print or for real experience,in theatre.10/10 stars !
    10Elenaj10

    TOP rating for its passion, realism and honesty

    This film is dedicated to all the struggling wanna-be actors who have a deep passion for films. These are ordinary people from all kinds of background, whose only dream is to be given a chance to prove themselves and to make it big in the film industry. Their love for acting makes them invest all their savings, jeopardize their health and even dedicate their last moments alive to the pursuit their dream. Sadly, talent and good looks are not the only requirements to become a famous. In reality, films are a business and the only way to be part of them is to either be an already successful actor or to be born into a family connected to the film industry.

    Hats off to Salim Diwan who plays Rohit. He did an excellent job portraying a young lad passionate about film, but with poor acting skills. In the end though, Salim gave a true performance! The end of the film is a wonderful build-up of emotions and the music is beyond perfect.

    Bollywood Diaries deserves a 10 stars rating for its honesty in this film tribute to struggling actors trying to make themselves noticed.
    10niyantasarkar-24426

    To understand the importance of passion, skill and hope,a must watch movie.

    Three stories - An average call centre working guy who absolutely passionate about acting but is not born with skills or taking any professional training to act, a 50 year old government servant who was a theatre artist in his college days but locks his dreams in a box and give the keys firstly to his father then to his wife(like all humans do) but his wife promises him to return it after their daughter gets married,he is skillful but not passionate enough to go for his dreams. Third story is about a prostitute who only entertains customers from Mumbai in the hope of getting a jack to get entrance in Bollywood as an actress, she is talented as well as passionate but not privileged. Story shows how passion or talent alone can not sail through this ocean of struggles and reach the success shore but they have also shown how passion and talent together can always atleast hope to dream again even after failing miserably. A must watch movie.
    6ankitcom

    The movie struggled in the same way as the struggling actors

    The movie struggled in the same way as the struggling actors. It has the right idea, the right amount of heart, but misses the main punch of storytelling. Overall, it's a decent effort which is definitely watchable.

    Storyline Rating: 3

    Acting Rating: 3 Raima Sen: 3 Ashish Vidyarthi: 3 Salim Diwan: 2 Karuna Pandey: 3 Vineet Kumar Singh: 3

    Direction Rating: 3

    Music Rating: 2

    Cinematography: 2

    Editing: 2
    9vibhavprakash-05783

    Harsh Reality

    I am also an struggling actor.. I am agree with all the scenes shown in this movie but I am doubtful that how Daman (Assistant Director role) can take money from imlie in name of portfolio..this is fraud first I thought that director must show him as a fraud in last but director shown him genuine Assistant director... genuine ADs orr casting directors Take money from you in the name of portfolio..

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 2016 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Jurnal de Bollywood
    • Filming locations
      • Delhi, India(A guy named Rohit lives in Delhi and works in the call center.)
    • Production companies
      • Eagle Eye Entertainment
      • Rehab Pictures Private Limited
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 3m(123 min)
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