Heroine (IPA: [ˈɦiː.ɾoː.ɪn]) is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed, written, and co-produced by Madhur Bhandarkar. Revolving around the life of a once-successful film actress whose career is on the decline, the film features Kareena Kapoor as the protagonist along with actors Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda. Additionally, the project also stars Shahana Goswami, Rakesh Bapat, Divya Dutta, Helen, Shillpi Sharma, Mugdha Godse and Lillete Dubey in supporting roles. Heroine released on 21 September 2012 across 2000 screens, coinciding with Kapoor’s 32nd birthday. Kareena Kapoor’s performance was highly acclaimed and is considered to be one of her best. Kapoor received a Best Actress nomination at the 58th Filmfare Awards for her performance in the film.[3]
Cast
Kareena Kapoor as Mahi Arora: She is the main protagonist of the film. A falling superstar who has a bipolar disorder, she struggle between her life and career choices ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
Arjun Rampal as Aryan Khanna: A Bollywood superstar, who is in love with Mahi, but does not accept his relationship with her publicly, his ex-wife keeps taunting him about his relationship which leads to his breakup with the former. However, later he patches up with Mahi only to break up with her permanently due to a misunderstanding.
Randeep Hooda as Angad Paul: Hooda was cast by the director to essay the role of a cricketer. Prior to the start of principal photography, actor Arunoday Singh was chosen to play the role, but was later dropped from the film due to unknown reasons.[4] Media reports began speculating the name of several actors (such as Ranbir Kapoor, Imran Khan and Prateik Babbar)[5] though Bhandarkar later confirmed that he had selected Hooda after seeing his performance in Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011). As a way to make his character more believable, Hooda began taking tips and lessons from cricketer Virender Sehwag.[6]
Sanjay Suri as Abbas Khan: Another Bollywood superstar, who is really egoistic. He likes to flirt repeatedly with his co-stars despite being warned by his wife. When Mahi refuses to give in to his offer, he gets her role cut in his film and hires another Bollywood heroine Gayatri to do an item number and stealing the spotlight from the former.
Govind Namdeo as Mahi Arora’s devoted secretary Rashid Bhai.
Raqesh Vashisth as Sameer Khan: Raqesh was cast in November 2011 to play “one of [Kapoor’s] lovers”.[7] The director announced that Raqesh Vashisth’s character would be kept under wraps along with a few other characters such as that of Goswami’s and Dutta’s.[7]
Shahana Goswami as Promita Roy: Goswami was selected to play an important character in the film.[8]
Divya Dutta as Pallavi Narayan: Along with Goswami, Dutta was also selected to play an important character in the film.[9] Pallavi is a tough-talking publicist who is expert in image building. She helps Mahi resurrect her career when she fades into oblivion. She almost succeeds in bringing Mahi to the top but due to the latter’s insecurities and failed relationships, her career faces a setback. Later on, Pallavi helps Mahi once again in bringing her back to the spotlight but that results in tragic consequences.
Pallavi Sharda as Gayatri[10]
Mugdha Godse as Rhea Mehra: Godse was roped in to play the character of Rhea Mehra, a rival heroine who is jealous of Mahi Arora’s success.[11]
Helen as Shagufta Rizvi: Helen was cast by the director to essay the role of a senior actress.[12]
Shillpi Sharma as Isha: Sharma, who described Bhandarkar as “a family friend” was approached by the director to play a glamorous role.[13] In preparation for the role, Sharma was required to lose weight and sign a non-disclosure agreement.[13]
Lillete Dubey as Mrs. Arora: Dubey was cast by the director to essay the role of Kapoor’s mother.[14]
Ranvir Shorey as Tapan Da: Described as the director’s “lucky mascot”, Shorey was roped in to make a cameo appearance.[15]
Ankita Ghazan as friend of both Mahi Arora and Aryan Khanna. Also the industrialist’s daughter who unites Mahi and Aryan through her wedding
Bikramjeet Kanwarpal[16]
Sanjay Gagnani
Dilnaz Irani as Tamanna
Pooja Chopra as Shaheen (special appearance)
Rashmi Nigam as Zaara
Yash as Haunat
Prithviraj Sukumaran as Cibi Venkat
Puneeth Rajkumar as Appu
Fahadh Faasil as Raghav
Allu Arjun as himself
Rajinikanth as himself
Vijay Devarakonda as himself
Ajith Kumar as himself
Vijay Sethupathi as himself
Pankaj Tripathi as himself
Indrajith Sukumaran as himself
Mohanlal as Lalettan
Mammootty as Mammookka
Rahul Dev as himself
Suriya as himself
Rakul Preet Singh as herself
Kiara Advani as herself
Janhvi Kapoor as herself
Alia Bhatt as herself
Dhanush as himself
Nazriya Nazim as herself
Prabhas as himself
Kriti Sanon as herself
Nayanthara as herself
Sayaji Shinde as himself
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