Malaal (film)

Malaal is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mangesh Hadawale. It is produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Mahaveer Jain. The film marks the debut of Meezaan Jafri (son of actor Javed Jaffrey) and Sharmin Segal (niece of director Sanjay Leela Bhansali).

The film is a remake of the 2004 Tamil film 7G Rainbow Colony. The story revolves around Shiva More, a carefree young man from a chawl in Mumbai, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with Aastha Tripathi, a sophisticated and educated girl who has newly moved into the neighborhood. The film explores the complexities of their relationship, highlighting the clash of cultures and social classes, and the challenges they face in bridging the gap between their contrasting backgrounds.

Malaal features a soundtrack composed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with lyrics written by Prashant Ingole. The film was released theatrically in India on July 5, 2019. While it received mixed reviews from critics, it garnered praise for the performances of its lead actors and the portrayal of their characters' emotional journey.