Notebook (2019) is a heartfelt Indian Hindi-language romantic drama directed by Nitin Kakkar and produced by Salman Khan, Murad Khetani, and Ashwin Varde under Salman Khan Films and Cine1 Studios. The film is a remake of the Thai movie The Teacher’s Diary and tells the story of a retired army officer who takes a teaching job in a remote school in Kashmir. There, he discovers a notebook left behind by the previous teacher and slowly falls in love with her through her written thoughts—without them ever meeting in person. �
⭐ Ratings & Reception:
• IMDb rating: 7.1/10 based on thousands of user ratings.
• Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer: 22% (critics’ score) and strong audience support (92% popcorn score), showing mixed critical reviews but many viewers enjoy its simplicity and romance.
🎬 Cast:
Zaheer Iqbal as Kabir Kaul (lead male) �
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Pranutan Bahl as Firdaus Quadri (lead female) �
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Mir Sarwar as Yakub �
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Supporting cast includes Mozim Bhatt, Mir Mehrooz, Baba Hatim, and others. �
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💰 Budget & Box Office:
• Reported budget: approx. ₹15 crore (Indian rupees) �
• Box office collections were modest, making it a quiet release rather than a big hit. �
📍 Setting & Genre:
A romantic drama set against the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, the film mixes gentle emotions with themes of education, community, and quiet love. �
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