When Hrithik Roshan smiles at the end of the film under the Spanish sun, a Russian viewer hearing «Жизнью надо жить» understands that smile perfectly. It is not just a movie. It is a reminder that whether you speak Hindi or Russian, the fear of un-lived life is the same.
Indian cinema has a long-standing "cult following" in Russia, dating back to the Soviet era. While modern Bollywood films don't always get massive theatrical releases in the country, resonated with Russian audiences for several reasons: A "Soulful" Experience zindagi na milegi dobara in russian
Officially, the Russian release of the film is titled: When Hrithik Roshan smiles at the end of