Delhi-6 is a 2009 Hindi film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The film stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Om Puri, Waheeda Rehman, Rishi Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, Divya Dutta, and others.
Roshan (Abhishek Bachchan), an NRI, arrives in Delhi-6 (Old Delhi) with his ailing grandmother (Waheeda Rehman) to stay with his aunt and uncle. While there, he begins to rediscover himself and his roots, as he interacts with the colorful characters of the neighborhood, including a Muslim girl named Bittu (Sonam Kapoor) whom he becomes increasingly fond of.
However, the once peaceful Old Delhi soon becomes embroiled in a religious dispute, as tensions between Hindus and Muslims rise. As Roshan tries to navigate this volatile situation, he is forced to confront his own prejudices and preconceived notions about religion and communal harmony.
Throughout the film, Roshan's relationship with his grandmother and his growing love for Bittu serve as powerful motifs, highlighting the importance of family, community, and love in times of turmoil.
Delhi-6 features a memorable soundtrack by A.R. Rahman, with songs like "Masakali," "Arziyan," and "Dil Gira Dafatan" garnering critical and popular acclaim. The film was praised for its depiction of Old Delhi and its denizens, as well as its frank portrayal of religious tensions in contemporary India.