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{{Short description|2024 film directed by Neeraj Pandey}}
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{{Infobox film
| image          = Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director       = [[Neeraj Pandey]]
| producer       = [[Shital Bhatia]] <br />Narendra Hirawat<br />Kumar Mangat Pathak<br />Sangeeta Ahir
| story          = 
| based_on       = 
| writer         = Neeraj Pandey
| starring       = [[Ajay Devgn]]<br />[[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]]<br />[[Jimmy Sheirgill]]<br />[[Shantanu Maheshwari]]<br />[[Saiee Manjrekar]]
| cinematography = Sudheer Palsane
| editing        = Praveen Kathikuloth
| music          = [[M. M. Keeravani|M. M. Kreem]]
| studio         = Friday Filmworks<br />NH Studioz<br />[[Panorama Studios]]
| distributor    = Panorama Studios
| released       = {{film date|df=y |2024|08|02}}
| runtime        = 144 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdiyndiz|title=AURON MEIN KAHAN DUM THA|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|date=30 July 2024|access-date=31 July 2024}}</ref>
| country        = India
| language       = Hindi
| budget         = {{INR}}100 crore<ref>{{cite web |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Box Office Collection Day 2: 100 करोड़ के बजट में दो दिन में केवल इतना कमा पाई औरों में कहां दम था, देखें कलेक्शन |url=https://ndtv.in/bollywood/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-box-office-collection-day-2-ajay-devgn-tabu-film-crossed-only-2-crore-with-a-budget-of-100-crore-in-2-days-6258590 |website=[[NDTV India]] |access-date= 5 Aug 2024 }}</ref>
| gross          = {{estimation}} {{INR|12.91}} crore<ref>{{cite web |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha/box-office/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=2 August 2024 |access-date= 3 Aug 2024 }}</ref>
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'''''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha''''' is a 2024 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic thriller film]] written and directed by [[Neeraj Pandey]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ajay Devgn, Tabu light up Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha trailer launch in Mumbai|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/entertainment/ajay-devgn-tabu-light-up-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-trailer-launch-in-mumbai-101718283412683-8.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Devgn, Tabu Starrer Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Postponed, Gets New Release Date: Report|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/ajay-devgn-tabu-starrer-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-postponed-gets-new-release-date-out-report-8872515.html}}</ref> The film stars [[Ajay Devgn]] and [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] in their tenth film together<ref>{{Cite web|title=From Drishyam to De De Pyaar De: 9 times Ajay Devgn and Tabu lit up the screen before Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/from-drishyam-to-de-de-pyaar-de-9-times-ajay-devgn-and-tabu-lit-up-the-screen-before-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-101718272572790.html}}</ref> alongside [[Jimmy Sheirgill]], [[Shantanu Maheshwari]] and [[Saiee Manjrekar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-31 |title=Ajay Devgn, Tabu play Holi in the intriguing Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha teaser. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgn-tabu-play-holi-in-the-intriguing-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-teaser-watch-9363552/|access-date=2024-06-02 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-31 |title='Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' teaser: Ajay Devgn, Tabu reunite for a musical love story |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-teaser-ajay-devgn-tabu-musical-drama-promising-2546196-2024-05-31 |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref>

The project between Pandey and Devgn was announced in October 2022. [[Principal photography]] commenced in February 2023 and wrapped in December 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1=FC |first1=Team |date=24 March 2023 |title=Ajay Devgn and Tabu's Next is Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ajay-devgn-and-tabus-next-is-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-2 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602074921/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ajay-devgn-and-tabus-next-is-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-2 |archive-date=2 June 2024 |access-date=2 June 2024 |work=[[Anupama_Chopra#Film_Companion|Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref> The [[film score]] and [[soundtrack album]] was composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]].

''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'' was initially scheduled to be released on 5 July 2024, but later delayed on request of [[Film exhibitor|film exhibitors]] and [[Film distributor|film distributors]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-29 |title=Ajay Devgn, Tabu's 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' gets new release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ajay-devgn-tabus-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-gets-new-release-date/article68121118.ece |access-date=2024-06-02 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-31 |title='Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha' teaser: Ajay Devgn and Tabu bring a tale of love and heartbreak |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-teaser-ajay-devgn-and-tabu-bring-a-tale-of-love-and-heartbreak/article68236091.ece |work=The Hindu}}</ref> It was eventually released theatrically on 2 August 2024 to mixed reviews from critics and became a [[box-office bomb]], grossing only ₹12 crore in its theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |date=2024-08-09 |title=India Box Office: 'Ulajh', 'Auron Mein Kaha Dum Tha' Score Low |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/swetakaushal/2024/08/10/india-box-office-ulajh-auron-mein-kaha-dum-tha-score-low/ |website=Forbes}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Ajay Devgn, Tabu starrer 'Auron Mein Kya Dum Tha' to release on August 2: Report|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ajay-devgn-tabu-starrer-auron-mein-kya-dum-tha-to-release-on-august-2-report/articleshow/111501302.cms|date=5 July 2024|work=The Times of India|access-date=5 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Ajay Devgn confirms release date of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha on August 2|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ajay-devgn-confirms-release-date-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-august-2/|date=6 July 2024|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=6 July 2024}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film story follows a couple whose [[Romance (love)|love story]] spans 23 years from 2000 to 2023, delving into the emotional depth and evolving dynamics of their relationship over two decades. Krishna gets involved in multiple murders and is sentenced to [[life imprisonment]]. This leads to Vasudha getting separated from him and marrying Abhijeet. After 22 years when Krishna is released from prison after getting [[pardon]], he yearns to meet Vasudha. It culminates in one final meeting between Krishna and Vasudha.

== Cast ==
* [[Ajay Devgn]] as Krishna
** [[Shantanu Maheshwari]] as young Krishna
* [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] as Vasudha
** [[Saiee Manjrekar]] as young Vasudha
* [[Jimmy Sheirgill]] as Abhijeet, Vasudha's husband
* [[Sayaji Shinde]] as Mahesh Desai
* Jay Upadhyay as Jignesh
** Kushal Shah as young Jignesh
* Hardik Soni as Pakya
* Shahrukh Sadri as Jamshed
* [[Jiten Lalwani]] as Superintendent Solanki
* [[Meherzan Mazda]] as Raghuvanshi
* Pratibha Borde as Kaki
* Velji Nakar as Sundar
* Vaibhav Sharma as Kona
* Saurabh Thakare as Babu
* Dhan Singh Rajput as Vasudha's father
* Usha Saksena as Vasudha's mother
* Nandini Karmarkar as Vasudha's sister

== Production ==
=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 February 2023|title=Ajay Devgn, Tabu starrer Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha goes on floor|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/ajay-devgn-tabu-starrer-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-goes-floor-see-photo/|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=16 June 2024}}</ref> First schedule was completed in March 2023 and April 2023. <ref>{{Cite web|date=24 March 2023|title=Bholaa stars Ajay Devgn and Tabu to kick off second schedule of Neeraj Pandey's Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha in April|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/bholaa-stars-ajay-devgn-tabu-kick-off-second-schedule-neeraj-pandeys-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-april/|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=16 June 2024}}</ref> Production was [[wrap (filming)|wrapped]] in December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 April 2023|title=Tabu wraps the shoot for Neeraj Pandey's next Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha: "Yeh safar khatam hua"|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tabu-wraps-shoot-neeraj-pandeys-next-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-yeh-safar-khatam-hua/|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=16 June 2024}}</ref> The film has been shot extensively in [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]] and [[Lucknow]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha : Ajay Devgn-Tabu Starrer Musical Love Story Gets New Release Date|date=May 2024 |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-ajay-devgn-tabu-starrer-musical-love-story-gets-new-release-date-10157630}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name         = Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha
| year         = 2024
| type         = soundtrack
| artist       = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| released     = 12 August 2024
| recorded     = 
| studio       =
| genre        = [[Soundtrack#Film and television soundtracks|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length       = 25:16
| language     = Hindi
| label        = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer     =
| misc         = {{external music video| header  = Official audio
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The [[soundtrack]] and [[background score]] of the film has been composed by [[M. M. Kreem]], while the lyrics were written by [[Manoj Muntashir]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajay Devgn and Tabu to reunite for romantic drama Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/ajay-devgn-and-tabu-to-reunite-for-romantic-drama-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-62957.html |access-date=2 June 2024 |work=[[Filmfare Awards]] |language=en}}</ref> The first single titled "Tuu" was released on 18 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite news|date=18 June 2024|title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha: Ajay Devgn, Tabu's mesmerising song Tuu revisits old-school romance|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-ajay-devgn-tabus-mesmerising-song-tuu-revisits-old-school-romance-101718700119561.html}}</ref> 

{{Track listing
| headline      = Track listing
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| title1        = Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha – Title Track
| length1       = 2:24
| extra1        = [[Ajay Devgn]]
| title2        = Tuu
| extra2        = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Javed Ali]]
| length2       = 4:11
| title3        = Ae Dil Zara
| extra3        = [[Amala Chebolu]], Rishabh Chaturvedi
| length3       = 4:06
| title4        = Kisi Roz
| extra4        = [[Maithili Thakur]]
| length4       = 5:11
| title5        = Jahan Se Chale The
| extra5        = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]], [[Jubin Nautiyal]]
| length5       = 2:02
| title6        = Kisi Roz
| note6         = Male Version
| extra6        = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| length6       = 5:12
| title7        = Dobara Humein Kya
| length7       = 2:06
| extra7        = Jubin Nautiyal, Sunidhi Chauhan
| total_length = 25:16
}}

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
The film was scheduled to release on 26 April 2024 and then 5 July 2024, but was postponed to 2 August 2024.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=6 July 2024 |title=Ajay Devgn announces new release date of Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ajay-devgn-announces-new-release-date-of-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-101720252042227.html |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film was premiered on [[Amazon Prime Video]] from 27 September 2024.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=27 September 2024 |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha OTT Release: Here's When And Where You Can Watch Ajay Devgn, Tabu's Romantic Film |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-ajay-devgn-tabus-romantic-film-9064952.html |work=News18}}</ref>

== Box office ==
Box office collections were most disappointing. It was ₹1.85 crore on the opening day [August 2]. Last three days' collections were ₹2.75 crore, ₹1.00 crore and ₹0.95 crore respectively. Thus total collection for first 5 days was ₹12.00 crore, as against the film's total cost of around ₹160 crore. The film is being biggest disaster of 2024 with loss of 88-to-148 crore after Ajay Devgn's film ''[[Maidaan]]''.<ref>https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/shock-waves-in-bollywood-major-stars-like-ajay-devgn-akshay-kumar-get-shockingly-low-collections-at-box-office-11722837377733.html</ref>

== Reception ==
''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'' was poorly received by critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha vs Ulajh box office: Both fall short of Rs 10 crore mark |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-ulajh-box-office-collection-day-5-fall-short-of-rs-10-crore-mark-2578158-2024-08-07 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215081348/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-ulajh-box-office-collection-day-5-fall-short-of-rs-10-crore-mark-2578158-2024-08-07 |archive-date=15 February 2025 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=[[India Today]] |quote=Both Ulajh and Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha were affected by poor word of mouth from both audiences and critics.}}</ref> {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=0|count=6|average=5.5|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=22 September 2024}} The film received mixed reviews from audiences.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Nisha |date=3 August 2024 |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Twitter Review: 10 tweets to read before watching Ajay Devgn and Tabu's romantic thriller |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-twitter-review-10-tweets-to-read-before-watching-ajay-devgn-and-tabus-romantic-thriller-1335054 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215081430/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-twitter-review-10-tweets-to-read-before-watching-ajay-devgn-and-tabus-romantic-thriller-1335054 |archive-date=15 February 2025 |access-date=15 February 2025 |work=[[Pinkvilla]] |quote=Ajay and Tabu's Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha has been receiving mixed reviews on X (formerly Twitter).}}</ref> 

Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India|The Times Of India]]'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'' is an attempt at a mature love story that falters in execution, with its slow pace and predictable plot hindering its impact. Watch this one if you appreciate deliberate pacing and emotionally charged narratives."<ref>{{cite web |author=Dhaval Roy |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie Review: This Slow-Burn Outing May Appeal To A Niche Audience |url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha/movie-review/112213654.cms|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=2 August 2024}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Titas Chowdhury of ''[[News18 India|New18]]'' rated the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'' may be a little all over the place and even lack that sparkling drive, but the quartet prevents the quivering script from completely falling apart."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-02 |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Ajay Devgn, Tabu Film As Erratic As Love; Shantanu, Saiee Strongest Link |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-review-ajay-devgn-tabu-film-as-erratic-as-love-shantanu-saiee-strongest-link-8987170.html |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=News18 |language=en}}{{rating|3|5}}</ref> Tanmayi Savadi of ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha's'' engaging pre-interval is marred by an exhausting second half. A few moments promise a spike in the tale but they're lost opportunities. Lacking conviction, the film's story is the biggest ‘dushman’."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha: Ajay Devgn-Tabu Anchor A Brave But Flawed Take On Past Lives |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-ajay-devgn-tabu-anchor-a-brave-but-flawed-take-on-past-lives-article-112230646 |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Times Now |date=2 August 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> [[Deepa Gahlot]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and notes "Right from the lofty title, ''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'' keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gahlot |first=Deepa |author-link=Deepa Gahlot |date=2 August 2024 |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-review/20240802.htm |work=[[Rediff.com]]}}{{rating|2.5|5}}</ref> A critic for ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote "Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha is a slow and boring film that suffers due to lack of meat in the story and a predictable climax."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-02 |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie Review: AURON MEIN KAHAN DUM THA is slow and predictable |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha/critic-review/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-movie-review/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-is-slow-and-predictable/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

Lachmi Deb Roy of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote "It looked like Neeraj Pandey totally failed in pulling off a romantic suspense thriller which he probably tried making. The movie lacked the steam to keep the audience engaged or glued to the screen. The story lacks the required zing which is very important for today's audiences who have been exposed to not only Indian cinema, but world cinema too."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajay Devgn, Tabu's Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Movie Review: A predictable love story which lacks 'dum' |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ajay-devgn-tabus-auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-movie-review-a-predictable-love-story-lacks-dum-13799135.html |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Firstpost |date=2 August 2024 |language=en-us}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> [[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote "The joy of watching seasoned warhorses Ajay Devgn and Tabu in a star-crossed romance is undercut by the movie's mothballed treatment: instead of being fresh, it feels dated, a vehicle unworthy of its star pair. ''Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha'' is a clunky title for a film which should have been anything but."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-02 |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha movie review: Mothballed Ajay Devgn, Tabu film is unworthy of its leads |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-movie-review-mothballed-ajay-devgn-tabu-film-unworthy-of-its-leads-9490633/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{rating|2|5}}</ref> Arushi Jain of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 1.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "It is boring. It is slow. It's not romantic. It's not funny. It's not sad. What is it? A 144-minute snoozefest. It does get weaker as it goes along, leading to some very predictable plot developments."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha review: Ajay Devgn-Tabu's love story needed lot more 'dum' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha-review-ajay-devgn-tabu-neeraj-pandey-2575695-2024-08-02 |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=India Today |date=2 August 2024 |language=en}}{{rating|1.5|5}}</ref>

==Footnotes==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt26659814}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|id=auron-mein-kahan-dum-tha}}

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