Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- wistful
- melancholic
- ornate
- romantic drama night
- bollywood movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually lavish but emotionally and narratively underwhelming.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Noor begins as a poor stable-keeper while Firdaus belongs to Begum's privileged household, making class difference central to their relationship.
The film presents Kashmir, London, artistic spaces, and elite interiors through a lavish Bollywood melodrama aesthetic.
Begum separates Firdaus from Noor and conditions his pursuit of her love on achieving success, while pursuing her own unstated agenda.
Noor's growth from stable-keeper into one of India's most successful young artists becomes the means through which he tries to reach Firdaus.
Films like Fitoor, and why
Devdas
romantic melodrama shaped by class difference, manipulation, and an emotionally intense love affair
Saawariya
lush period romance centered on thwarted desire, social status, and elaborate visual spectacle
Lootera
sweeping tragic romance involving artistic aspiration, separation, and social barriers
Movie Details
- Director
- Abhishek Kapoor
- Release Date
- 2016-02-12
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (57)
Cast
- Tabu
- Katrina Kaif
- Aditya Roy Kapur
- Rahul Bhat
- Akshay Oberoi
- Lara Dutta
- Ajay Devgn
- Aditi Rao Hydari
- Tunisha Sharma
- Rochelle Rao
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Fitoor about?
- A gifted Kashmiri stable-keeper rises into India’s art world to pursue a love deliberately complicated by class and manipulation.
- What is Fitoor like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fitoor as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fitoor violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fitoor.
- What did critics think of Fitoor?
- Critics broadly found the film visually lavish but emotionally and narratively underwhelming.
- Which films are like Fitoor?
- Films with a similar feel include Devdas, Saawariya, and Lootera.
- How long is Fitoor?
- Fitoor runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fitoor?
- In United States, Fitoor is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
