Gehraiyaan

Gehraiyaan (transl. Depths) is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Shakun Batra and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra under Dharma Productions, in collaboration with Viacom18 Studios and Jouska Films. The film stars Deepika Padukone and Siddhant Chaturvedi in lead roles, alongside Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa, with supporting performances from Rajat Kapoor and Naseeruddin Shah. Set against a contemporary urban backdrop, the narrative explores themes of infidelity, trauma, and emotional complexity through the intertwined lives of four individuals navigating love, ambition, and betrayal.

Principal photography took place in Goa, Mumbai, and Alibag, with cinematography by Kaushal Shah. The screenplay was co-written by Batra, Ayesha Devitre Dhillon, Sumit Roy, and Yash Sahai. The soundtrack features original compositions by OAFF and Savera, with lyrics by Kausar Munir and Ankur Tewari.

Premiering digitally on 11 February 2022 on Amazon Prime Video, Gehraiyaan received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. While the performances of the cast—particularly Padukone—alongside its cinematography, visual tone, and soundtrack were widely praised, the screenplay and third act drew criticism for lacking narrative depth.