Saawariya (or Sanwariya another pronunciation) (Hindi: सावरिया, translation: My Love) is a 2007 Indian Hindi romance film produced and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The film is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "White Nights".
Co-produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment and released on 9 November 2007, it is the first Bollywood movie to receive a North American release by a Hollywood studio,[1] shortly preceding Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature Roadside Romeo (2008), and Warner Bros.' Chandni Chowk to China. Additionally, it is one of the first Bollywood films to be released on Blu-ray Disc.
The film marks the debut of both the lead actors; Ranbir Kapoor (son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh) and Sonam Kapoor (daughter of Anil Kapoor).It also stars Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan in cameos and Zohra Sehgal in a supporting role.
Cast:Ranbir Kapoor as Ranbir Raj (referred to as "Saawariya" by Gulabji)
Sonam Kapoor as Sakina
Rani Mukerji as Gulabji
Salman Khan as Imaan (Cameo)
Zohra Sehgal as Lilian aka Lilipop
Begum Para as Nabila / Badi Ammi (Sakina's Grandmother)
Vibha Chibber as Naseeban
Atheya Chaudhri as Jhumri Aapa
Kenny Desai as Mr. D'costa (Owner of RK Bar)
Sanaya Irani as background dancer
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