Anjaana Anjaani is a 2010 Indian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. It stars Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra as two suicidal strangers who meet and make a pact to commit suicide in twenty days on New Year’s Eve. In the interim, the couple fulfills their personal wishes and eventually fall in love. Vishal-Shekhar composed the soundtrack, with lyrics by various artists.
Wanting to make an unusual romance film, Anand struggled to find unconventional ideas while he was writing. Then his wife Mamta came up with the core narrative of the film, which excited him and changed his perspective. Anand approached novelist Advaita Kala who developed the story into a feature-length script and later co-wrote the screenplay with him. Principal photography was done entirely in New York City, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.
The film was released on 1 October 2010 to mixed critical reviews. Reviewers praised the lead performances, music and cinematography, but were critical of the film’s screenplay and pace. Made on a budget of ₹380 million, Anjaana Anjaani, grossed ₹685 million making it a box office success. Vishal-Shekhar was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for the film’s soundtrack.
