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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
Delhi Belly attracted positive reviews from various top critics of India. [[Nikhat Kazmi]] of the ''[[Times of India]]'' rated the film with 4 out of 5 stars, and said - "All in all, Delhi Belly is a fine example of how the brightest and the boldest, when they pool in their talent, can create a film that is guaranteed to give you your money's worth, even as it re-writes all the moth-balled rules of an ageing industry. Enjoy the experience."<ref>{{cite news|last=Kazmi|first=Nikhat|title=Delhi Belly|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Delhi-Belly/moviereview/9049864.cms|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=Times Of India}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] rated the movie with 4 out of 5 stars and wrote - "Eventually, Delhi Belly works big time predominantly for the reason that it's a pioneering motion picture, an incredible film that dares to pierce into an untapped and brand new terrain. The unblemished, racy screenplay coupled with super performances and a chartbusting musical score will make it a winner all the way."<ref>{{cite news|last=Taran|first=Adarsh|title=Delhi Belly: Movie Review by Taran Adarsh|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14017/index.html|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=BollywoodHungama}}</ref> Nikita Kapoor of FilmiTadka rated Delhi Belly with 4 out of 5 stars and wrote in her review "a special shout goes out to the writer of this brilliant stuff, Akshat Verma, Delhi Belly is a first of its kind Adult Comedy in India, this can seriously turn out to be a path breaker, trend setter, but yes I also worry, in an industry which likes to follow the ‘formula’, Indian shores might soon hit with gross and vulgar rip-offs of American Pie, etc"<ref>{{cite news|last=Kapoor|first=Nikita|title=Delhi Belly Review|url=http://www.filmitadka.in/201107021185/movie-reviews/delhi-belly-review.html|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=FilmiTadka}}</ref> Mihir Fadnavis of [[Daily News and Analysis]] called the script "hilarious" and "bitingly perceptive" and gave the film four out of five stars, saying "I haven't had this much fun at the movies in a long time".<ref>{{cite web|title=DNA Review|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_delhi-belly-is-lethally-funny-and-cynical_1561076|publisher=DNAIndia.com|accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> [[Mathures Paul]] of the ''[[The Statesman]]'' gave the film with 4 out of 5 stars, and wrote, "It’s a fashionable film for fashionable youth."<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Mathures|title=Largely, a welcome bellyful|url=http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=375035&catid=47|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=The Statesman}}</ref> [[Raja Sen]] of [[Rediff]] gave the movie three stars out of a possible five, saying "Delhi Belly has a tight, pacy plot which has lots of satisfying little set-ups and pay-offs".<ref>{{cite web|title=Rediff Review|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/raja-sen-reviews-delhi-belly/20110701.htm|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref>
Delhi Belly attracted positive reviews from various top critics of India. [[Nikhat Kazmi]] of the ''[[Times of India]]'' rated the film with 4 out of 5 stars, and said - "All in all, Delhi Belly is a fine example of how the brightest and the boldest, when they pool in their talent, can create a film that is guaranteed to give you your money's worth, even as it re-writes all the moth-balled rules of an ageing industry. Enjoy the experience."<ref>{{cite news|last=Kazmi|first=Nikhat|title=Delhi Belly|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Delhi-Belly/moviereview/9049864.cms|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=Times Of India}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] rated the movie with 4 out of 5 stars and wrote - "Eventually, Delhi Belly works big time predominantly for the reason that it's a pioneering motion picture, an incredible film that dares to pierce into an untapped and brand new terrain. The unblemished, racy screenplay coupled with super performances and a chartbusting musical score will make it a winner all the way."<ref>{{cite news|last=Taran|first=Adarsh|title=Delhi Belly: Movie Review by Taran Adarsh|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/14017/index.html|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=BollywoodHungama}}</ref> Nikita Kapoor of FilmiTadka rated Delhi Belly with 4 out of 5 stars and wrote in her review "a special shout goes out to the writer of this brilliant stuff, Akshat Verma, Delhi Belly is a first of its kind Adult Comedy in India, this can seriously turn out to be a path breaker, trend setter, but yes I also worry, in an industry which likes to follow the ‘formula’, Indian shores might soon hit with gross and vulgar rip-offs of American Pie, etc"<ref>{{cite news|last=Kapoor|first=Nikita|title=Delhi Belly Review|url=http://www.filmitadka.in/201107021185/movie-reviews/delhi-belly-review.html|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=FilmiTadka}}</ref> Mihir Fadnavis of [[Daily News and Analysis]] called the script "hilarious" and "bitingly perceptive" and gave the film four out of five stars, saying "I haven't had this much fun at the movies in a long time".<ref>{{cite web|title=DNA Review|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_delhi-belly-is-lethally-funny-and-cynical_1561076|publisher=DNAIndia.com|accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> [[Mathures Paul]] of the ''[[The Statesman]]'' gave the film with 4 out of 5 stars, and wrote, "It’s a fashionable film for fashionable youth."<ref>{{cite news|last=Paul|first=Mathures|title=Largely, a welcome bellyful|url=http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=375035&catid=47|accessdate=2 July 2011|newspaper=The Statesman}}</ref> [[Raja Sen]] of [[Rediff]] gave the movie three stars out of a possible five, saying "Delhi Belly has a tight, pacy plot which has lots of satisfying little set-ups and pay-offs".<ref>{{cite web|title=Rediff Review|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/raja-sen-reviews-delhi-belly/20110701.htm|publisher=Rediff.com|accessdate=1 July 2011}}</ref> Delhi Belly currently has an 88% from critics on Warner Bros-owned movie rating site – Rotten Tomatoes. Strong reviews from New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Variety, Village Voice, Total Film, Guardian (UK) andTime Out have poured in.<ref>http://rojakhan.com/july/hollywood-movie-critics-appears-to-be-embracing-delhi-belly/</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==

Revision as of 21:42, 2 July 2011

Delhi Belly
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAbhinay Deo
Written byAkshat Verma
Produced byAamir Khan
Kiran Rao
Ronnie Screwvala
Jim Furgele
StarringImran Khan
Vir Das
Poorna Jagannathan
Kunaal Roy Kapur
Shenaz Treasurywala
Edited byHuzefa Lokhandwala
Music byRam Sampath
Distributed byAamir Khan Productions
UTV Motion Pictures
Release date
  • July 1, 2011 (2011-07-01)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryTemplate:Film India
LanguageIndian English[1]
Budget₹ 30 crore[2]

Delhi Belly (Hindi: दिल्ली बेली) is an Indian comedy film shot in English with little Hindi,[1] directed by Abhinay Deo, starring Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Poorna Jagannathan, Vir Das and Shenaz Treasurywala. The film, written by Akshat Verma, is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. The theatrical trailer premièred with Aamir Khan's Dhobi Ghat on January 21, 2011 and the film released on July 1, 2011.[3][4][5] It is in the news for its catchy songs, vulgar language and many other steamy scenes.[4]

Cast

Production

Casting

Earlier, Ranbir Kapoor and Chitrangada Singh were to star in the film. After both of them backed off, Aamir signed his nephew Imran Khan[6] for the lead role following the tremendous success with his debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Shooting for the film began in August 2008 in Delhi. Indian comedian Vir Das was also signed to star in the film. According to director Abhinay Deo, "Delhi Belly is an ensemble piece. It's not a film about Imran Khan. He is only one of the several protagonists. There are others whose characters are just as important. There is Kunal Roy Kapoor, Vir Das and Poorna Jagannathan, an Indian actress from LA".[7] The film was stuck at the editing table for a long time. Initially, Aamir was to spearhead the editing but he got busy with his own films.[8]

Concept

This film was written by Akshat Verma, a Los Angeles based writer. Akshat had to compile 15 drafts before the movie went on the floor. It took him more than 3 years to finish writing the story.[9] The script was thrown into a pile of scripts in Aamir Khan's office, where Kiran Rao,(wife of aamir khan) randomly picked it, read it and began to laugh. Soon it was read by Aamir Khan who contacted the writer who was initially hesitant that it might ruin the clean, family entertainment tag of Aamir Khan Productions. The film is about three Delhi-based bachelors.[10]

Critical reception

Delhi Belly attracted positive reviews from various top critics of India. Nikhat Kazmi of the Times of India rated the film with 4 out of 5 stars, and said - "All in all, Delhi Belly is a fine example of how the brightest and the boldest, when they pool in their talent, can create a film that is guaranteed to give you your money's worth, even as it re-writes all the moth-balled rules of an ageing industry. Enjoy the experience."[11] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama rated the movie with 4 out of 5 stars and wrote - "Eventually, Delhi Belly works big time predominantly for the reason that it's a pioneering motion picture, an incredible film that dares to pierce into an untapped and brand new terrain. The unblemished, racy screenplay coupled with super performances and a chartbusting musical score will make it a winner all the way."[12] Nikita Kapoor of FilmiTadka rated Delhi Belly with 4 out of 5 stars and wrote in her review "a special shout goes out to the writer of this brilliant stuff, Akshat Verma, Delhi Belly is a first of its kind Adult Comedy in India, this can seriously turn out to be a path breaker, trend setter, but yes I also worry, in an industry which likes to follow the ‘formula’, Indian shores might soon hit with gross and vulgar rip-offs of American Pie, etc"[13] Mihir Fadnavis of Daily News and Analysis called the script "hilarious" and "bitingly perceptive" and gave the film four out of five stars, saying "I haven't had this much fun at the movies in a long time".[14] Mathures Paul of the The Statesman gave the film with 4 out of 5 stars, and wrote, "It’s a fashionable film for fashionable youth."[15] Raja Sen of Rediff gave the movie three stars out of a possible five, saying "Delhi Belly has a tight, pacy plot which has lots of satisfying little set-ups and pay-offs".[16] Delhi Belly currently has an 88% from critics on Warner Bros-owned movie rating site – Rotten Tomatoes. Strong reviews from New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Variety, Village Voice, Total Film, Guardian (UK) andTime Out have poured in.[17]

Soundtrack

The music of the film was composed by Ram Sampath while the lyrics were penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Munna Dhiman, Ram Sampath, Akshat Verma and Chetan Shashital. The lyrics of the song Bhaag D K Bose Aandhi Aayi created controversy upon the song's release. 'D K Bose, D K Bose,' juxtaposed and sung at a quick pace forms a popular expletive in north India.[18] Akshat Verma came up with the idea of using the phrase 'D K Bose'. Abhinay Deo and Aamir Khan gave their nod to the song as they felt the catch phrase went with the young and irreverent theme of the film.[19]

Track listing

Title Singer(s) Music Lyrics Length
"Bhaag D.K. Bose, Aandhi Aayi" Ram Sampath, Nata Ram Sampath Amitabh Bhattacharya 04:02
"Nakkaddwaley Disco, Udhaarwaley Khisko" Keerthi Sagathia Ram Sampath Akshat Verma, Munna Dhiman 03:58
"Saigal Blues" Chetan Shashital Ram Sampath Chetan Shashital, Ram Sampath 03:55
"Bedardi Raja" Sona Mohapatra Ram Sampath Amitabh Bhattacharya 02:58
"Jaa Chudail" Suraj Jagan Ram Sampath Amitabh Bhattacharya 03:18
"Tere Siva" Ram Sampath, Tarannum Mallik Ram Sampath Munna Dhiman 04:39
"Switty Tera Pyaar Chaida" Keerthi Sagathia Ram Sampath Munna Dhiman 02:53
"I Hate You (Like I Love You)" Keerthi Sagathia, Sona Mohapatra, Shazneen Arethna, Aamir Khan[20] Ram Sampath Akshat Verma, Ram Sampath 05:50
"Bedardi Raja" - Grind Mix Sona Mohapatra Ram Sampath Amitabh Bhattacharya 03:04
"Switty" - Punk Keerthi Sagathia, Ram Sampath Ram Sampath Munna Dhiman 03:30

References

  1. ^ a b "Kiran Rao: DELHI BELLY may have a dubbed Hindi version". BollywoodTrade.com. Retrieved 2011-07-01.
  2. ^ "Aamir's Delhi Belly cost 30 crores". Times of India. 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  3. ^ "'Delhi Belly' for adults, but no skin show: Aamir". IBN Live. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  4. ^ a b "An adult film says Amir". Times Of India. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Release date is 1st july". Times Of India. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  6. ^ Entertainment. "Imran and Aamir in 'Delhi Belly'". Entertainment.in.msn.com. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  7. ^ "Aamir Khan`s 'Delhi Belly' a sex comedy?". Zoomtv.in. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
  8. ^ Joshi, Tushar (2010-03-05). "Delhi Belly has been ready and awaiting Aamir's approval". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
  9. ^ http://rojakhan.com/june/the-effort-put-into-delhi-bellys-screenplay/
  10. ^ "Aamir Khan thanks wife for Delhi Belly". Retrieved 25 May 2011.
  11. ^ Kazmi, Nikhat. "Delhi Belly". Times Of India. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  12. ^ Taran, Adarsh. "Delhi Belly: Movie Review by Taran Adarsh". BollywoodHungama. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  13. ^ Kapoor, Nikita. "Delhi Belly Review". FilmiTadka. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  14. ^ "DNA Review". DNAIndia.com. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  15. ^ Paul, Mathures. "Largely, a welcome bellyful". The Statesman. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
  16. ^ "Rediff Review". Rediff.com. Retrieved 1 July 2011.
  17. ^ http://rojakhan.com/july/hollywood-movie-critics-appears-to-be-embracing-delhi-belly/
  18. ^ "Hit song 'DK Bose' twists name into expletive". Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  19. ^ "D K Bose Secret Behind the song".
  20. ^ "Delhi Belly — Music Review, Music Aloud". Retrieved 29 May 2011.
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