

Ajeeb Daastaans
2021-04-16 · 142 min · ★ 6.1
An anthology of four stories that explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.
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- Directors
- Shashank Khaitan, Neeraj Ghaywan, Raj Mehta, Kayoze Irani
- Production companies
- Dharmatic Entertainment
- Countries
- India
- Status
- Released
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Konkona Sen SharmaBharti Mandal (segment 'Geeli Pucchi')
Shefali ShahNatasha (segment 'Ankahi')
Aditi Rao HydariPriya Sharma (segment 'Geeli Pucchi')
Abhishek BanerjeeSushil (segment 'Khilauna')
Nushrratt BharucchaMeenal (segment 'Khilauna')
Inayat VermaBinny (segment 'Khilauna')
Jaideep AhlawatBablu Bhaiya (segment 'Majnu')
Fatima Sana ShaikhLipakshi (segment 'Majnu')
Manav KaulKabir (segment 'Ankahi')
Sara ArjunSamaira (segment 'Ankahi')
Tota Roy ChowdhuryRohan (segment 'Ankahi')
Meenal KapoorAbha (segment 'Khilauna')Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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