Highway (2014 Hindi film)

Highway is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language road drama film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film stars Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda.

The film revolves around Veera Tripathi (Alia Bhatt), a young woman from a wealthy Delhi family, who is abducted on the eve of her wedding. Her kidnapper, Mahabir Bhati (Randeep Hooda), is a hardened criminal. Instead of being terrified by her captivity, Veera finds herself experiencing a strange sense of freedom and discovering a different side of herself as she travels with Mahabir through the highways of northern India.

The soundtrack and background score were composed by A. R. Rahman.

Highway explores themes of trauma, freedom, self-discovery, and societal constraints. It received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for Bhatt's performance and Rahman's music. While some criticized the film's pacing and narrative choices, it has since gained a cult following for its unique storytelling and impactful performances.

The film was shot extensively on location across several states in India, including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. This contributed to the film's visual appeal and sense of realism.