Don't Know Why (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2010, Don't Know Why is a drama and romance film directed by Sanjay Sharma, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Dunno Y...Na Jaane Kyon (English: Don't Know Why) is a 2010 Indian film. The film was directed by Sanjay Sharma and written by his brother Kapil Sharma who also played the lead. It premiered in April 2010 at India's first mainstream gay film festival, the Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival. It features the first gay kiss in Indian cinema between Yuvraaj Parashar and Kapil Sharma. Two young men fall in love with each other but struggle to come to terms on how best to comfortably and securely express it in public. Between family pressures and social taboo on the matter, the fictional gay couple remains closeted lovers and patiently await the day a love as special as theirs may be understood and shared with the world without fear of any backlash.
Who’s in it. Don't Know Why stars Zeenat Aman, Kapil Sharma, Yuvraj Parashar and Kabir Bedi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Don't Know Why has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Know Why page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Know Why tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Know Why (2010)?
- In US, Don't Know Why is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Don't Know Why worth watching?
- Don't Know Why holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Know Why?
- Don't Know Why stars Zeenat Aman, Kapil Sharma, Yuvraj Parashar, Kabir Bedi and Helen.
- When was Don't Know Why released?
- Don't Know Why was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.