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==Critical reception== |
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Bollywood Hungama rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, describing the five calendar girl characters as "very relatable". The site summarized, "On the whole, ''Calendar Girls'' can be watched for its wholesome entertainment value, hard hitting drama and engaging narrative."<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/745743</ref> |
Bollywood Hungama rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, describing the five calendar girl characters as "very relatable". The site summarized, "On the whole, ''Calendar Girls'' can be watched for its wholesome entertainment value, hard hitting drama and engaging narrative."<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/745743</ref>[[Subhash K. Jha]] rated the film three stars out of five, saying, "It is fairly engaging and sometimes powerful in its message on how far the ruthless metropolis takes the unsuspecting career girls before dumping them on the derrieres to re-gather their destiny.<ref>http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2015/09/calendar-girls-review-not-bad-at-all/4137240.html</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 07:57, 28 September 2015
| Calendar Girls | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Madhur Bhandarkar |
| Written by | Madhur Bhandarkar |
| Produced by | Sangeeta Ahir Bhandarkar Entertainment |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Harri Vendaantam |
| Music by | Meet Bros Anjjan Amaal Mallik |
| Distributed by | Hi-5 Entertainments LLP. |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | 9 cr |
Calendar Girls is a 2015 Indian drama film directed by Madhur Bhandarkar and co-produced by Sangeeta Ahir and Bhandarkar Entertainment.[2] The film's music was composed by Meet Bros Anjjan and Amaal Mallik.[3] The film released on 25 September 2015.[4] According to director Madhur Bhandarkar, the story of Calendar Girls is 75% reality and 25% fiction.[5][6]
The film focuses on five girls who hail from different regions of India, and who have been selected to pose for the country's most prestigious annual calendar which is a joint effort between business tycoon Rishabh Kukreja and his photographer friend Timmy Sen.[7] Suhel Seth and Rohit Roy have also played significant role in Calendar Girls.[8] Five new actressess are making their debut in Hindi film industry with Calendar Girls.[9][10]
The teaser of Calendar Girls was released on 1 July 2015.[11] The film's trailer was released on 17 August 2015. Calendar Girls was banned from release in Pakistan.[12]
Cast
- Akanksha Puri as Nandita Menon, from Hyderabad
- Avani Modi as Nazneen Malik, from Lahore
- Kyra Dutt as Sharon Pinto, from Goa
- Ruhi Singh as Mayuri Chauhan, from Rohtak
- Satarupa Pyne as Paroma Ghosh, from Kolkata
- Suhel Seth as Vijay Mallya
- Rohit Roy
Soundtrack
| Untitled | |
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The music for the film is composed by Meet Bros Anjjan and Amaal Mallik while lyrics are by Kumaar. The music rights have been acquired by T-Series. The full audio album was released on Sep 10, 2015.[13]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Awesome Mora Mahiya" | Kumaar | Meet Bros Anjjan | Meet Bros Anjjan, Khushboo Grewal | 03:37 |
| 2. | "Khwaishein (Rock Version)" | Kumaar | Amaal Mallik | Arijit Singh | 05:10 |
| 3. | "We Will Rock The World" | Kumaar | Meet Bros Anjjan | Neha Kakkar, Meet Bros Anjjan, Khushboo Grewal | 04:11 |
| 4. | "Shaadi Wali Night" | Kumaar | Aditi Singh Sharma | 03:29 | |
| 5. | "Khwaishein (Film version)" | Kumaar | Amaal Mallik | Armaan Malik | 05:31 |
| Total length: | 21:58 | ||||
Critical reception
Bollywood Hungama rated the film three-and-a-half stars out of five, describing the five calendar girl characters as "very relatable". The site summarized, "On the whole, Calendar Girls can be watched for its wholesome entertainment value, hard hitting drama and engaging narrative."[15]Subhash K. Jha rated the film three stars out of five, saying, "It is fairly engaging and sometimes powerful in its message on how far the ruthless metropolis takes the unsuspecting career girls before dumping them on the derrieres to re-gather their destiny.[16]
References
- ^ Bollywood Hungama. "Calendar Girls postponed by 50 days owing to Censor trouble". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "Madhur Bhandarkar uncovers his 'Calendar Girls'". Times of India. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Watch Calendar Girls 2015 official teaser HD". Telangana Newspaper. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Madhur Bhandarkar's CALENDAR GIRLS trailer to be out next week". Glamsham. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "'Calendar Girls' will reveal shocking things: Madhur Bhandarkar".
- ^ "Calendar Girls Movie Review: Vijay Mallya should sue Bhandarkar!". Glamsham. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- ^ "'Calendar Girls' teaser: Reminds you of 'Fashion' and 'Heroine'". Times of India. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Now, meet Vijay Mallya on screen".
- ^ "Ekta Kapoor introduces nudity clause, Kyra Dutt first to sign".
- ^ "Satarupa Pyne excited for Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Calendar Girls'".
- ^ "WATCH: Hot and steamy teaser of 'Calendar Girls' unveiled". ABP Live. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ^ "Pakistan's Ministry of Culture refuses No Objection Certificate to Calendar Girls".
- ^ "Calendar Girls (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - EP". iTunes.
- ^ Calendar Girls Full Movie Review - DOWNLOADS FREE MOVIE
- ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/745743
- ^ http://skjbollywoodnews.com/2015/09/calendar-girls-review-not-bad-at-all/4137240.html
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