Haseen Dillruba (2021)

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Updated: Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 11:18 AM
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Movie Overview

Title	Haseen Dillruba
Release Date	2021
Runtime	2h 16m
Language	Hindi
Genre	Romance, Thriller, Drama, Suspense
Director	Vinil Mathew
Distributed by	Netflix
Age Rating	U/A

Movie Cast

Actor \| Actress	Character
Taapsee Pannu	Rani Kashyap Saxena
Vikrant Massey	Rishabh Saxena
Harshvardhan Rane	Neel Tripathi
Ashish Verma	Afzar
Yamini Das	Lata Saxena
Dayashankar Pandey	Brijraj Saxena
Aditya Srivastava	Inspector Kishore Rawat
Siddhant Ghegadmal	Ajit

Storyline

Under investigation as a suspect in her husband\’s murder, a wife reveals details of their thorny marriage that seem to only further blur the truth

Movie Summary & Timeline

Rani Kashyap Saxena’s house explodes, seemingly killing her husband, Rishab “Rishu” Saxena. During the police investigation, a complex past emerges, including her affair with Rishu’s cousin, Neel. The couple faces betrayal, violence, and eventual reconciliation, ultimately falling genuinely in love. They cover up Neel’s murder by staging the explosion and Rishu’s severed hand. Five years later, the truth is discovered by a police inspector, but Rani and Rishu remain free and reunited, with Rishu missing a hand.
Timestamp	Scene	Timeline Event
27:33	Bedroom	Rani attempts seduction: She provocatively drops her saree, trying to spark intimacy with Rishabh.
28:43	Bedroom / Hallway	Interrupted moment: Rani’s attempt to get closer is interrupted by her mother-in-law, heightening tension.
48:19	Living Room	Attraction to Neel: Feeling neglected by Rishabh, Rani becomes drawn to his cousin, Neel.
53:54	Guest Room	The affair begins: Rani and Neel share an intimate moment, marking the start of their secret relationship.
1:36:02	Bedroom	Intimacy with Rishabh: Rani shares a tender moment with her husband, reflecting her inner conflict and evolving emotions.
	Kitchen	Rani learns to cook mutton: Despite being a vegetarian, she learns cooking as part of her bond with Neel.
	Living Room	Rani confesses affair: She tells Rishabh about her relationship with Neel, causing tension and emotional conflict.
	Garden / Outdoor	Rishu turns violent: Rishabh punishes Rani physically and attempts to attack Neel, who defends himself.
	Living Room	Reconciliation: Over time, Rani and Rishabh reconcile and genuinely fall in love.
	House / Kitchen	The staged explosion: Rani and Rishabh cover up Neel’s death by manipulating the scene, including the severed hand and gas explosion.
	Police Station	Rani’s acquittal: The police fail to prove her involvement; she leaves smirking after manipulating the polygraph test.
	Bookstore / Later	Inspector discovers truth: Five years later, the inspector realizes the real story from a book Rani mentioned, but cannot act.
	Outdoor / Reunion	Rani and Rishabh reunited: The couple is finally shown together, with Rishu missing his left hand.

IMDB Rating – 6.9/10

Where To Watch

Platform	Availability
Netflix	Available to stream (Subscription Required)

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Facts & Trivia

Hollywood Inspiration: The film was inspired by the 2002 Hollywood thriller Unfaithful, adapting its storyline to an Indian cultural setting.
Casting Choices: Taapsee Pannu was not the first choice for the role of Rani Kashyap; actresses like Kriti Sanon were reportedly considered before her.
Director\’s Cameo: A photo of a prospective groom shown by Rani\’s aunt at the beginning of the film is actually a cameo by the director, Vinil Mathew.
Actor Transformations: Vikrant Massey’s portrayal of Rishu transitions from a soft-spoken, simple engineer to an angry and conniving husband, earning critical praise. Harshvardhan Rane expressed amusement at the minimal clothing his character Neel wears throughout the film.
Production Trivia: The film’s working title during script narration was \”Heer\”. It draws inspiration from Hindi pulp fiction crime thrillers, with the fictional author \”Dinesh Pandit\” serving as a recurring narrative element.
River Scene Challenges: The river rafting sequence posed production difficulties, as heavy cameras couldn’t be used on the rapids, requiring creative filming solutions.
Direct-to-OTT Release: The movie was released directly on Netflix, bypassing theaters, and became the most-watched Hindi film on the platform in 2021, reaching the top 10 in 22 countries.
Controversial Themes: The film sparked discussions online regarding its portrayal of toxic relationships and domestic violence, with audiences debating the justification of certain actions versus its pulp fiction storytelling style.
Music & Soundtrack: The film’s soundtrack featured notable songs and was praised for its use of music to enhance tension and emotion, following Bollywood’s early 2000s thriller style.
Legacy & Recognition: The movie established Vinil Mathew as a director capable of handling mature themes, while actors like Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, and Harshvardhan Rane gained recognition for their performances. The film is remembered for its bold narrative and memorable performances.