Queen

Queen

Rani Mehra, a sheltered and meek 24-year-old Punjabi woman from Delhi, is left devastated when her fiancé, Vijay Dhingra, calls off their wedding just two days before the ceremony. Vijay, who has recently lived abroad, explains that his lifestyle has changed and that Rani's conservative habits no longer align with his. After spending a day locked in her room reflecting on their relationship, Rani decides to take control of her life and requests her parents' permission to embark on her pre-booked honeymoon to Paris and Amsterdam alone. Though initially hesitant, her parents and supportive grandmother agree, believing a change of scenery will help her heal. In Paris, a overwhelmed Rani struggles to adapt to the foreign city and experiences minor run-ins with the local police and a street robber. She contemplates returning to India immediately, but is salvaged by Vijayalakshmi, a free-spirited hotel employee of French-Spanish-Indian descent. Vijayalakshmi takes Rani under her wing, guiding her through the city and introducing her to a liberated lifestyle. During these adventures, Rani frequently recalls memories of Vijay patronizing her, controlling her behavior, and forbidding her from dancing or drinking. While trying on a revealing outfit, Rani accidentally sends a selfie to Vijay instead of Vijayalakshmi. The photograph instantly reignites Vijay's interest, prompting him to travel to Europe to track her down.

Director

Vikas Bahl

Release

7 Mar 2014

Run time

146 min

Language

Hindi