Dhobi Ghat (Hindi: धोबी घाट), (also known as Mumbai Diaries) is a 2011 Hindi drama film directed by Kiran Rao in her directorial debut. The film stars Aamir Khan, Prateik Babbar, Monica Dogra, and Kriti Malhotra and is produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions. Aamir Khan plays one of the lead roles in the movie as a painter. Gustavo Santaolalla was signed to compose the score and soundtrack of the film, which includes a song by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Dhobi Ghat had its world premiere in September 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was released in cinemas on 21 January 2011.
The film begins with a woman shooting what appears to be tourist video of Mumbai. In the next scene, Arun (Aamir Khan), a reclusive modern art painter, is looking for a new house to shift into. He is seen with a real-estate agent, and finally decides upon a particular home in the older part of Mumbai. Arun is introduced to his landlady, an old woman who does not speak and who seems to have an expression of deep sadness on her face.
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