Dil Dhadakne Do ( Let the Heart Beat) is a 2015 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Zoya Akhtar. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the film features an ensemble cast consisting of Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar. The supporting cast also includes Rahul Bose, Zarina Wahab, Vikrant Massey, Ridhima Sud, Pawan Chopra, Parmeet Sethi, Dolly Mattdo and Manoj Pahwa. Akhtar co-wrote the screenplay with her friend and longtime collaborator Reema Kagti. The soundtrack was composed by the trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy while the cinematography was provided by Carlos Catalan. Anand Subaya and Manan Mehta edited the film.
The film tells the story of the Mehras, a dysfunctional Punjabi family who invite their family and friends along on a cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary. Dil Dhadakne Do was released worldwide on 5 June 2015 to positive reviews from critics. The film grossed 1.45 billion at global box office on a budget of 580 million. The film garnered awards and nominations in a variety of categories with particular praise for Akhtar's direction, the performances, the music and costume design.
Dil Dhadakne Do received five Filmfare nominations, winning Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor. It received nine nominations at the 2016 Screen Awards including Best Film, Best Director for Akhtar and Best Actress for Chopra. It went on to win two: Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor and the Best Ensemble Cast. At the 2015 Stardust Awards, the film received five nominations, including Actor of the Year – Female for Chopra and Actor of the Year – Male for Singh, winning three awards: Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor, Best Supporting Actress for Shah and Best Costume Design.
Accolades Award Date of Ceremony Category Recipients Result BIG Star Entertainment Awards 16 January 2016 Most Entertaining Drama Film Dil Dhadakne Do Most Entertaining Actor in Drama Role – Male Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Film – Female Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Male Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Female Most Entertaining Singer – Female (for the song "Dil Dhadakne Do") Filmfare Awards 16 January 2016 Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Music Director Best Choreography (for the song "Gallan Goodiyaan") Global Indian Music Academy Awards 6 April 2016 Best Music Director Best Background Score Best Engineer – Film Album Best Music Arranger and Programmer IIFA Awards 26 June 2016 Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Female Playback Singer (for the song "Girls Like to Swing") Mirchi Music Awards 29 February 2016 Album of the Year Dil Dhadakne Do Lyricist of the Year (for the song "Phir Bhi Yeh Zindagi") Best Background Score , Jim Satya Upcoming Female Vocalist of the Year (for the song "Pehli Baar") Producers Guild Film Awards22 December 2015Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominations for 11th Renault Sony Guild Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actress in a Supporting Role Best Female Playback Singer (for the song "Girls Like to Swing") Best Lyricist (for the song "Gallan Goodiyaan") Best Choreography (for the song "Gallan Goodiyaan") Screen Awards8 January 2016 Best Film Dil Dhadakne Do Best Director Best Actress Best Ensemble Cast , Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Farhan Akhtar Best Actor (Popular Choice) Best Actress (Popular Choice) Best Actress (Popular Choice) Best Supporting Actor Best Music Director Stardust Awards 22 December 2015 Actor of the Year – Female Actor of the Year – Male Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Costume Design Times of India Film Awards 18 March 2016 Best Film Dil Dhadakne Do Best Director Best Supporting Actor – Male Best Supporting Actor – Female Zee Cine Awards 21 February 2016 Best Actor – Female Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Best Female Debut Best Music Director
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External links Accolades for Dil Dhadakne Do at the Internet Movie Database