Dum (2016 film)

Dum is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Eeshwar Nivas and produced by Y.S. Rajashekhar and Surekha Nayak. The film stars Vivaan Shah and Gauri Pandit in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Jackie Shroff and Sonu Walia.

The film revolves around the story of Rohan (Vivaan Shah), a mentally challenged young man, and his relationship with a young woman named Sandhya (Gauri Pandit). Rohan works at a printing press and lives a simple life under the care of his uncle. Sandhya enters Rohan's life and brings joy and understanding. The film explores their unconventional love story and the challenges they face in a society that struggles to understand them.

Dum attempts to highlight the importance of acceptance and empathy towards individuals with mental disabilities. The film's music was composed by Sandeep Chowta. Despite its attempt to portray a sensitive subject, the film received mostly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its screenplay and execution. The performances of the lead actors were also met with mixed reactions.