Mithya (film)

Mithya is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir thriller film directed by Rajat Kapoor and starring Ranvir Shorey, Neha Dhupia, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vinay Pathak. The film revolves around a struggling actor named Vinay, who is mistaken for a wanted gangster, also named Vinay.

The film explores themes of mistaken identity, fate, and the consequences of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Vinay, pressured by the police and the gangster's associates, is forced to impersonate the criminal, leading to a complex and dangerous situation. He must navigate the underworld while trying to maintain his sanity and avoid being discovered.

Mithya received critical acclaim for its tight script, strong performances, and Rajat Kapoor's direction. It is often cited as a significant example of independent Hindi cinema. The film’s title, Mithya, translates to "lie" or "falsehood" in Hindi, a thematic element that underscores the core narrative of deception and mistaken identity central to the plot. The soundtrack was composed by Sagar Desai.