Movie

Dear Zindagi

★ 7.0(257)20162h 31m

Dear Zindagi is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Gauri Shinde
Release date: 2016-11-23
Runtime: 2h 31m
Language: English
Box office: $3,376,375
Budget: $4,300,000
Status: Released
Country: India
Studio: Red Chillies Entertainment

Dear Zindagi — trailer

About Dear Zindagi

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Gauri Shinde, starring Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan and Kunal Kapoor. It has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 257 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dear Zindagi in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kaira, a young girl, faces problems in her relationships. She meets Dr Jehangir, who helps her resolve her issues with her parents and get a new perspective on life, which leads to her following her passion and an improvement in her love life.

Cast

Alia Bhatt

Kaira

Shah Rukh Khan

Dr. Jehangir Khan

Kunal Kapoor

Raghuvendra

Angad Bedi

Sid

Ali Zafar

Rumi

Ira Dubey

Fatima

Rohit Saraf

Kiddo, Kaira's younger brother

Yashaswini Dayama

Jackie

Gautmik

Ganju

Yashwant Singh

Kaira's uncle

Salone Mehta

Kaira's aunt

Baby Dishita

Little Kaira

Themes & keywords

depressioncinematographercoming of agepsychologist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dear Zindagi in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Dear Zindagi on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Dear Zindagi on Netflix?+

Yes — Dear Zindagi is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How long is Dear Zindagi?+

Dear Zindagi has a runtime of 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

Who stars in Dear Zindagi?+

Dear Zindagi stars Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Angad Bedi and Ali Zafar.

When did Dear Zindagi come out?+

Dear Zindagi is a 2016 movie directed by Gauri Shinde.

What genre is Dear Zindagi?+

Dear Zindagi is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Dear Zindagi?+

Dear Zindagi was directed by Gauri Shinde.