Waiting(2016)
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Waiting Synopsis
While visiting his comatose wife in the hospital, a serene old professor befriends a vibrant young woman whose husband has also fallen into a coma.
Waiting (2016) is a comedy and drama film directed by Anu Menon, released on May 27, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Kalki Koechlin, Rajat Kapoor and Suhasini Maniratnam. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Anu Menon
- Writers:
- Atika Chohan, James Ruzicka, Anu Menon
- Producers:
- Priti Gupta, Manish Mundra
- Cinematographer:
- Neha Parti Matiyani
- Production:
- Drishyam Films
- Status:
- Released
Waiting (2016) Trailer
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Waiting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naseeruddin Shah
as Shiv Kumar
Kalki Koechlin
as Tara Deshpande
Rajat Kapoor
as Dr. Nirupam
Suhasini Maniratnam
as Pankaja
Krishna Shankar
as Dr. Ravi
Nandini Sree
as Ann
Dinesh Prabhakar
as Dr. Vishwanath
Arjun Mathur
as Rajat Deshpande
- Marin Babu
Marin Babu
as Nurse Prema
Rajeev Ravindranathan
as Girish
- Ashish Bhatia
Ashish Bhatia
as Kushal
- Methalaka Gavin
Methalaka Gavin
as Lokesh
Key crew
Directed by Anu Menon, written by Atika Chohan, James Ruzicka and Anu Menon, produced by Priti Gupta and Manish Mundra.
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Waiting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 15 ratings.
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Waiting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waiting online?
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Who stars in Waiting?
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The main cast of Waiting (2016) includes Naseeruddin Shah, Kalki Koechlin, Rajat Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam and Krishna Shankar. The film was directed by Anu Menon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waiting released?
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Waiting was released on May 27, 2016 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Waiting worth watching?
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Waiting (2016) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Waiting?
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Yes. The official Waiting trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.