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Nadaaniyan

Nadaaniyan is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language teen romantic comedy film directed by Shauna Gautam in her feature directorial debut.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Nadaaniyan is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language teen romantic comedy film directed by Shauna Gautam in her feature directorial debut. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, and premiered on Netflix on 7 March 2025. The film marks the acting debut of Ibrahim Ali Khan.

Premise

The plot centers on Pia, a wealthy Delhi student who asks Arjun to pretend to be her boyfriend after a misunderstanding strains her friendships. The fake relationship develops into genuine romantic feelings.

Production

Nadaaniyan was directed by Shauna Gautam and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra among the producers. The screenplay credits include Riva Razdan Kapoor, Ishita Moitra, and Jehan Handa.

Cast

The film’s lead cast is Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, with Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, Jugal Hansraj, and Archana Puran Singh among the supporting performers.

Release

The film was released on Netflix on 7 March 2025. It is listed as a Hindi-language romantic comedy with a runtime of about 119 minutes.

Key facts

  • Shauna Gautam made her feature directorial debut with the film.
  • Ibrahim Ali Khan made his acting debut in the lead role alongside Khushi Kapoor.
  • The story follows a privileged South Delhi schoolgirl who hires a boyfriend-for-hire.
  • The film was produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra under Dharmatic Entertainment.
  • It was released as a Netflix streaming title on 7 March 2025.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Nadaaniyan?
Nadaaniyan is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language teen romantic comedy film directed by Shauna Gautam.
Who stars in Nadaaniyan?
The film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, with supporting roles by Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, and Jugal Hansraj.
What is the story of Nadaaniyan about?
It follows a wealthy student who hires a boy to pose as her boyfriend, and the arrangement turns into real feelings.
When was Nadaaniyan released?
It was released on Netflix on 7 March 2025.
Who directed Nadaaniyan?
Nadaaniyan was directed by Shauna Gautam, for whom it was the feature directorial debut.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadaaniyan
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  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81689641
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  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nadaaniyan
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  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30422937/
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