Qarib Qarib Singlle is a contemporary love story about two middle-aged individuals who embark upon a journey and discover themselves in the process. The film features Irrfan Khan and Parvathy (Bollywood debut) in lead roles and marks the directorial comeback of the supremely talented Tanuja Chandra. After receiving immense amount of love on the big screen, the film is all set for its World Television Premiere on &pictures - Naye India Ka Blockbuster Movie Channel on Saturday, 17th February at 8PM. The film also boasts of special appearances from the likes of Neha Dhupia, Isha Sharvani, Brijendra Kala, Siddharth Menon, and Luke Kenny.
Meet the obnoxious yet vibrant Yogi essayed by Irrfan Khan. He has six self-published books on poetry, studied engineering but never got around to actually working, has a story for every occasion, always ready with a quip and self admits that he looks like a stalker.
Meet the reserved yet endearing Jaya played by Parvathy. She is a young widow, reserved and hasn’t taken a single chutti from office in two years. She doesn't have many friends, isn’t particularly adventurous and yet in one impulsive moment decides to join the dating website ‘Ab Tak Singlle’.
Commenting on directing a movie after nine years, director Tanuja Chandra said, “I'm absolutely thrilled that Qarib Qarib Singlle will be seen in homes across India, people who've not yet travelled with Yogi and Jaya will now be able to join them in their madcap, romantic journey. Making this film - right from the first line of the script to its first day first show, has been such an enriching experience for me. My wonderful team, the beautiful locations, the music, the laughter - I feel fortunate to be able to share the adventure. For me to imagine families sitting back, smiling, giggling at Yogi's jokes and empathising with Jaya getting exasperated with him, and still, wanting them to fall in love - this is so fulfilling. It's the reason we make movies, isn't it?”
The ever fascinating Irrfan Khan said, “Qarib Qarib Singlle is a very happy film and will make you feel romantic as well. The film has its own old-world charm to it which is beautiful. It’s a very Hindustani real-life type of a film. I am sure the viewers will love to watch that on television.
Working on her first Bollywood project, Parvathy expressed, “I am incredibly happy that I got work with Tanuja Chandra and Gazal for my very first Hindi film. To share screen space with wonderful actors especially Irrfan definitely goes down as a very intense learning experience in my career. This movie is so true to its heart and I am extremely happy that the movie will now be enjoyed by a wider audience on television during the World Television Premiere on &pictures”
Qarib Qarib Singlle revolves around Jaya (Parvathy) and Yogi (Irrfan khan), who meet each other through a website Ab Tak Single. Unsure what to make of the eccentric Yogi, Jaya treads carefully, but subsequently agrees to travel with him to visit three of his ex-girlfriend across India. What ensues is a series of fun-filled encounters between these two who appear to be poles apart to ever end up together.
~ Watch the World Television Premiere of ‘Qarib Qarib Singlle’ on Saturday, 17th February at 8 PM only on &pictures ~