Margarita with a Straw (2015) Movie Details, Cast, Crew, Story, Release Date & Latest Updates
Margarita with a Straw (2015) Movie Details, Cast, Crew, Story, Release Date & Latest Updates
Margarita with a Straw (2015) is one of the most awaited Drama, Crime films in Hindi cinema, bringing together a talented cast and crew under the Hindi banner. The film has sparked widespread discussion among Hindi cinema fans for its bold premise, its choice of genre, and the calibre of talent involved in front of and behind the camera. From its story to its theatrical release plans, here is everything Bbbollywood fans need to know about this hotly anticipated production. With director Shonali Bose at the helm, the film is set to make a significant mark on the Hindi film industry this year.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 17 April 2015 |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Language | Hindi |
| Runtime | 1h 40m |
| Certification | A |
| Director | Shonali Bose |
| Producer | Ishan Talkies |
| Writer | Shonali Bose |
| Cinematography | Anne Misawa |
| Editor | Monisha R Baldawa |
Story & Plot
***SPOILERS ALERT!!*** Laila is a teenager with cerebral palsy, studying at Delhi University. She is an aspiring writer and also composes music for an indie band at the university. Laila develops feelings for the lead singer, but is heartbroken when she is rejected. Moving on from the experience, Laila is overjoyed to receive a scholarship for a semester's study at New York University. Despite her father's reservations, she moves to Greenwich Village, Manhattan with her orthodox Maharashtrian mother Shubhangini. Laila meets an attractive young man named Jared, who is assigned to help her in the creative writing class. She also meets a young activist, Khanum (Gupta), a blind girl of Pakistani-Bangladeshi descent, with whom she falls in love. Laila is enamored by Khanum's fiercely independent personality and her positive perspective towards her own disability. The two spend most of their time together, filling in as each other's caregivers. Laila becomes confused about her sexual orientation, as she is attracted to men-Jared in particular-while being in a serious relationship with Khanum. She has sex with Jared, only to regret it immediately. Laila does not tell Khanum about this encounter. Oblivious to her daughter's relationship with Khanum, Laila's mother invites Khanum to Delhi to spend the winter vacation with Laila's family. Laila ultimately finds the courage to tell her mother about her sexuality and her relationship with Khanum, both of which her mother strongly disapproves of. Laila also confesses to Khanum that she had sex with Jared and asks for her forgiveness. Feeling betrayed by Laila, Khanum breaks up with her and leaves for New York. Laila's mother is diagnosed with advanced colon cancer which has relapsed after previous treatments. Laila and her mother move past their differences while Laila tends to her mother at the hospital. The two eventually reconcile shortly before Shubhangini's death. Laila plays a recorded speech at her mother's funeral telling how much she loved her and how she was the only one who ever understood her. Laila is later seen enjoying a day in the country by herself.
Cast & Crew
Margarita with a Straw is helmed by Shonali Bose and produced by Ishan Talkies, with Revathi, Sayani Gupta, Hussain Dalal, William Moseley, Kuljeet Singh, Malhar Khushu leading the film. Revathi headlines the cast alongside a carefully chosen supporting ensemble drawn from Bbbollywood's growing and versatile talent pool. Each cast member brings their unique strengths and experience to the project, creating a dynamic ensemble that promises powerful on-screen performances. The chemistry between the lead actors has been a talking point in promotional discussions, and audiences can expect nuanced, layered portrayals from every member of the cast.
Lead Cast
Key Crew
See the full crew breakdown in Quick Facts above, including director, producer, music direction, writing, cinematography, and editing credits.
Director's Vision
Shonali Bose brings a distinct and considered vision to Margarita with a Straw, shaping its drama, crime narrative with a sharp eye for authentic Hindi storytelling. Known for meticulous attention to production detail, the director has assembled a technical crew that reflects the ambition of this project — from the cinematography and production design to the editing and sound design. The visual language of Margarita with a Straw is expected to reflect the emotional texture of its story, using lighting, framing, and location choices to build a vivid and immersive world for the audience.
Music & Soundtrack
Music plays a central and irreplaceable role in Hindi cinema, and Margarita with a Straw is expected to feature a soundtrack that perfectly complements its drama, crime tone and emotional arc. Full album details, song titles, and composer credits will be updated as they are officially released by the production team. Fans can expect a mix of melodious and peppy tracks that reflect the spirit of the film and the cultural heartbeat of India.
Official Trailer
Where to Watch
Moviegoers across India can catch Margarita with a Straw in theatres, with screenings planned across Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad. The Cinema Verse strongly encourages Hindi cinema fans to experience this film on the big screen — the theatrical experience, with its immersive visuals, surround sound, and shared audience energy, brings the story of Margarita with a Straw to life in a way that no home viewing can replicate. Supporting Hindi films in cinemas also directly helps the Bbbollywood industry grow and produce more high-quality content for audiences everywhere.
Why Watch Margarita with a Straw?
With its promising cast, strong creative team, and a story that taps into the pulse of Hindi society, Margarita with a Straw has generated significant buzz and anticipation among Hindi cinema audiences. Fans of drama, crime films in particular have reason to look forward to this one, given the quality of talent assembled and the ambition of the production. Social media has been buzzing with discussions about the film's trailer, posters, and music — all of which point to a major release that could define this season for Bbbollywood. Box office observers are closely watching Margarita with a Straw as a potential standout film of the year.
