Highway - 2014

Movie Highway, directed and written by the gifted Imtiaz Ali, is a thrilling ride that leaves viewers with a lasting impression. The movie, which was produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Imtiaz Ali, and was released on February 21st, 2014, was a joint effort between Window Seat Films and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. The film featured an exceptional ensemble, including the talented Alia Bhatt and the adaptable Randeep Hooda, and it offered audiences a distinctive and intensely moving story. The 250 million film budget was well utilised, creating a visually magnificent and thought-provoking cinematic experience. The UTV Motion Pictures-distributed movie Highway managed to create a splash at the box office, earning 477 million, solidifying its status as a notable and effective work of fiction.

Table of Content

• Details
• Plot
• Release
• Reviews
• Casting
• Crew
• Character Analysis
• Songs
• Behind The Scenes
• Box Office Collection
• Awards
• Interesting Facts
• How to Book a Personalised Celebrity Message from Tring?

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Plot

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Manik Kumar Tripathi is a wealthy business tycoon from Delhi, and Veera Tripathi is his daughter. One day before her wedding, she and Vinay, her fiancé whom she does not love, go on a drive. While Vinay is sitting in the car shaking in panic, she is kidnapped from a petrol station off of a highway. When the kidnappers learn that her father has connections in the government, they begin to lose calm. Mahabir Bhati, one of the kidnappers, is prepared to go to any lengths to do this, though.

Veera is frequently moved to several cities by the guys so they may escape being found by the authorities. When the authorities eventually violently search the truck, Veera eventually hides, surprising even herself. She comes to the conclusion that she enjoys the voyage and does not wish to return to her previous life and family. Veera discovers serenity and a fresh sense of independence as the days pass, which baffles and irritates Mahabir. Veera grows used to her captors to the point that she confides in Mahabir about the traumas of her upbringing, including the sexual assault she endured at the hands of her own uncle when she was just nine years old. She sees the kidnapping as a blessing in disguise since it gives her the chance to live and discover herself. She slowly pulls together Mahabir's narrative. When he was a little boy, his father beat both his mother whom the wealthy landowners employed as a sex slave and him. Mahabir ran away and disappeared forever.

Mahabir's fury steadily subsides as he learns to care about Veera and gradually drops his guard. In one of the little mountain villages they stop at, he tries to abandon her at a police station. Veera, however, declines and is adamant on sticking with Mahabir. He begins to fall in love with her as they travel together. Veera recalls that one of her many illogical ambitions was to always own a tiny cottage in the mountains when they were staying in a hilltop residence. Mahabir experiences emotion when he observes Veera taking care of him and making him feel like his mother. That night, each sleeps well, free from the memories of their own tragic pasts. However, the police show up the very next morning, and during the commotion, they shoot Mahabir, to which Veera has an intensely emotional reaction. Later it is discovered that Mahabir was put to death there and then.

She is eventually taken back to her parents' home, where she is reunited with her family, including her fiancé, and is able to heal from the extremely taxing ordeal. She confronts her uncle, who assaulted her as a youngster, in front of her family after she has finally recovered physically. She screams and sobs as she demands to know why her father only forewarned her about risks posed by strangers while the actual danger came from insiders—the people she had grown up with and been surrounded by. She moves out of the house and sets a shop in the mountains, where she also buys a home and raises a family. Veera gazes at the mountains and then the sky as the movie comes to a close, thinking of Mahabir. When she closes her eyes, she can imagine herself at the age of nine playing blissfully on a hillside. A little Mahabir joins her. She accepts the guy she loves and their shared childhood forms as she observes them playing.

Release

The movie's initial release date was set for 12 December 2013, however it was postponed to 21 February 2014. The movie's trailer debuted on December 16, 2013. Pooja Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt, Imtiaz Ali, Shazahn Padamsee, Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar, and Rekha all attended a special screening of the movie on February 20, 2014, the day before it was released, at the PVR Cinemas in Mumbai. Critics were also invited to the film screening in addition to the guest invitees.

Reviews

Without a doubt, Highway is a masterwork that appeals to viewers on many different levels. The film is taken to a new level by Imtiaz Ali's directing and the standout work of Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda. The film examines the profound, unadulterated bond between souls and how it might result in release and the discovery of a new purpose for living. The skillfully rendered childhood events of Veera and Mahabir mould their scarred characters, and it is via their journey together that they discover comfort and healing. Their altruistic friendship is tenderly shown in the movie without the use of a lot of words, instead focusing on powerful visual storytelling.

The music has great lyrics and flows naturally with the plot, giving it more emotional depth. Outstanding performances by Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda stay with the audience long after the credits have rolled. The directing of Imtiaz Ali deserves respect for creating a powerful experience on both a visual and emotional level. The film's unusual style sets it different from mainstream Bollywood film and provides a welcome diversion from traditional plots. The film's elaborately woven story captures and enchants the audience with its blend of love, freedom, and adventure.

The audience is greatly touched by the finale, which is both mesmerising and heartbreaking. As always, Rahman's music provides a superb accompaniment that enhances each moment in the film. The movie Highway is a heartwarming masterpiece that is a must-see for moviegoers. Its genius is demonstrated by the fact that audiences continue to connect with it years after it was first released. Highway is a cinematic gem that continues to have an immeasurable impact because of its enthralling performances and heartfelt writing.

Casting

• Alia Bhatt - Alia Bhatt is an actress known for movies like Student of the Year, Udta Punjab, Raazi, Gully Boy, Brahmastra: Part One Shiva and RRR. 
• Randeep Hooda - Randeep Hooda is an actor known for Movies like Darna Zaroori Hai, Love Khichdi and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. 
• Pradeep Nagar - Pradeep Nagar is an actor and producer who has been seen in films such as Highway, Paintra, and Kofuku.
• Arjun Malhotra - The film Highway brought Arjun Malhotra a lot of attention.
• Hemant Mahaur - Highway earned a lot of attention for Hemant Mahaur. He is not only an actor but also works as an actor trainer. Other than acting, he is also the managing director of Mask Magic Film & TV Insitute Privet Limited. 
• Naina Trivedi - Highway, Mohenjo Daro, and Story 9 Months Ki are among Naina Trivedi's most well-known works.

Crew

• Director - Imtiaz Ali
• Writer - Imtiaz Ali
• Producer(s) -  Sajid Nadiadwala, Imtiaz Ali
• Musician - A. R. Rahman
• Cinematographer - Anil Mehta
• Editor - Aarti Bajaj
• Art Direction - Manini Mishra, Pronita Pal

Character Analysis

Alia Bhatt as Veera Tripathi

Veera Tripathi plays the lead role in Highway. At first, she seems like any other privileged young woman getting ready for her wedding in this film. As the plot progresses, though, we learn that her wealthy upbringing hides a tormented interior life. Childhood trauma, including her parents' emotional neglect and abuse, shaped Veera's personality. She is emotionally damaged from her mother's fixation on social appearances and her father's indifference, and she desperately wants to be loved and accepted. Veera has a personal evolution throughout the course of the road trip. At first, she is terrified and distraught after being taken by Mahabir and his gang. But as they spend more time together, Veera discovers release and freedom despite her confinement. Outside of her formerly confining environment, she gains a new appreciation for the purity and nakedness of life. 

Randeep Hooda as Mahabir Bhati

Randeep Hooda brings a lot of depth and complexity to his portrayal of Mahabir Bhati. During a heist, he is in charge of a gang that kidnaps Veera. Mahabir is a tough and emotionally distant person because of his humble origins and difficult upbringing. He carries the anguish and rage of a troubled past with him. We see Mahabir's personality develop together with him on the road trip. Despite his cold and harsh demeanour at first, he learns to relax with Veera. As she demonstrates empathy and care for him, he begins to trust her more and more. The friendship that develops between Veera and Mahabir helps to mend both of their broken hearts. Being with Veera calms Mahabir down and helps him become more empathetic and understanding.

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Behind The Scenes

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Bollywood director Imtiaz Ali's 2014 film Highway received rave reviews upon its theatrical debut. The director has admitted that there were several unexpected events during filming that changed the course of the production and provided valuable learning opportunities for everyone involved. The fascinating part of the adventure behind the scenes was the choice to film the movie in genuine locales, on a real road trip across the beautiful scenery of North India. The performers and crew were given the rare chance to completely commit to the plot and the characters' feelings thanks to this unorthodox method. Alia Bhatt, who played the major role of Veera in the film, had a life-changing event while filming the movie Highway. The voyage allowed her to connect with her character on a significant level, and the powerful and emotional sequences prompted her to go deep into her acting talents. Alia was able to give a moving and nuanced portrayal because of her own journey of self-discovery and development.

Box Office Collection

Due to its great popularity and positive reception, Highway earned impressive sums at the box office across the world. The movie made an outstanding Nett of 30.61 crore and Gross of 42.51 crore in India. It was well received by audiences in other countries, where it made 9.93 crore. The film's total international earnings were an astounding 52.44 crore, proving its financial success and confirming its reputation as an engaging cinematic experience that connected with viewers all over the world.

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Interesting Facts

• The film Highway is based on an episode of the ZEE TV anthology series Rishtey with the same name.
• Randeep Hooda put in so much time and effort to perfect his performance that, for the first 25 days of filming, he avoided speaking to Alia Bhatt.
• In 2005, director Imtiaz Ali had his sights set on Preity Zinta and Sunny Deol for the film. Later, Ayesha Takia took over for her, and Bobby Deol took over for Sunny Deol. The movie had a big debut in 2006, but it failed to catch on with audiences. After having a disagreement with the Deol family, Imtiaz put the picture on hold until he found a new producer.
• While penning the script, director Imtiaz Ali stated he had to change many scenes of the film because he felt they were becoming too similar to his previous film, Jab We Met.
• Imtiaz was originally set to cast Sushant Singh Rajput in the role of Randeep Hooda, but Yashraj refused to let him because the actor was already committed to three films with the production companies.

Imtiaz Ali's Highway serves as evidence of his talent as a writer and director. The tragic undercurrent of the film, together with Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda's potent performances, produced an outstanding cinematic experience. The movie's realistic characters and emotional depth drew viewers in, helping it become a box office hit and make an impact on Indian cinema. Highway is still treasured by movie fans for its captivating story and masterful execution, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of interpersonal relationships and self-discovery on life's unexpected journey.

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