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Critic [[Subhash K. Jha]] gave the film 4 stars out of 5 and states that Citylights would remain with me for a long time. Gripping glorious and unforgettable, it is a shattering life-changing experience .<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review |url=http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2014/05/citylights-movie-review/4113989.html|publisher=skjbollywoodnews.com|accessdate=1 June 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:30, 1 June 2014
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| Directed by | Hansal Mehta |
| Screenplay by | Ritesh Shah |
| Produced by | Mukesh Bhatt |
| Starring | Rajkummar Rao Patraleka |
| Cinematography | Dev Agarwal |
| Edited by | Apurva Asrani |
| Music by | Jeet Ganguly Background score: Raju Singh |
| Distributed by | Vishesh Films Fox Star Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
CityLights is a 2014 Indian Hindi drama film directed by Hansal Mehta starring Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the BAFTA nominated British film Metro Manila (2013). The film presented by Fox Star Studios in association with Mahesh Bhatt[1] and Mukesh Bhatt. [2]
The story of the film is about a poor farmer from Rajasthan coming to Mumbai in search of livelihood.[3] The film released on 30 May 2014.[4]
Plot
Deepak Singh is a farmer in Rajasthan. When his life struck by a tragedy, he migrates to Mumbai, with his wife and young child, hoping for a better life. However, upon arriving, he soon discovers the challenges of life in a big city.
Cast
- Rajkummar Rao as Deepak Singh
- Patraleka
- Manav Kaul as Vishnu Sir
- Khushboo Upadhyay as Sonali (Orchestra bar dancer)
Production
Earlier the film was set to be directed by Ajay Bahl of B. A. Pass fame. However, due to creative differences he was replaced by Hansal Mehta.[5] In December of 2013, it was announced that shooting of the film would begin in Rajasthan, which turned out be the first shooting schedule of the film.[6][2]
Release
The film was first scheduled to release on May 1, 2014, which was subsequently shifted to May 30. [7]Ahead of the May 30 release on May 5, a 26-minute footage was shown at a Mumbai event. [2]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack will be composed by Jeet Ganguly. Neeti Mohan has sung for the film. It was Kailash Kher who was first approached to compose for CityLights but was apparently replaced by Jeet Ganguly on contract issues. On May 1, the song Muskurane released, sung by Arijit Singh. The soundtrack was released on 5th May 2014.
Tracklist:
1.Muskurane - Arijit Singh
2.Darbadar - Neeti Mohan
3.Ek Charraiya - Arijit Singh
4.Citylights (Title Song) - Rashid Khan & Usha Uthup
5.Soney Do - Arijit Singh
6.Ek Charraiya (Unplugged) - Jeet Ganguly
7.Muskurane (Unplugged) - Mohammad Irfaan
Critical reception
Critic Subhash K. Jha gave the film 4 stars out of 5 and states that Citylights would remain with me for a long time. Gripping glorious and unforgettable, it is a shattering life-changing experience .[8]
References
- ^ "RajKumar Rao in CityLights | CityLights reviews and BoxOffice Collection". NewsZoner. Retrieved 2014-05-30.
- ^ a b c "Hansal Mehta unveils 26-minute footage of 'Citylights'". The Times of India. May 6, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
- ^ "Hansal Mehta begins shooting Citylights this month". December 9, 2013. India Today. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Citylights (2014)". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Hansal Mehta replaces Ajay Bahl for 'City Lights'". November 5, 2013. MID DAY. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Hansal Mehta to shoot 'Citylights' in Rajasthan". December 11, 2013. Times of India. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Citylights". The Times of India. March 12, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-06.
- ^ "Movie Review". skjbollywoodnews.com. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
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