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| starring = [[Aamir Khan]]<br>[[Prateek Babbar]]
| starring = [[Aamir Khan]]<br>[[Prateek Babbar]]
| Editing = Nishant
| Editing = Nishant
| music = [[Gustavo Santaolalla]] (An Oscar Winning Hollywood composer)
| music = [[Gustavo Santaolalla]]
| country = [[India]]
| country = [[India]]
| cinematography =
| cinematography = Tushar Kanti Ray
| editing =
| editing = Nishant Radhakrishnan
| released =December 25, 2010<ref name=Aamir>{{cite web |url= http://www.hindustantimes.com/Aamir-turns-a-painter-in-Dhobighat/H1-Article1-492984.aspx |title= Aamir turns a painter in Dhobighat |author= |date= 2 January 2010 |work= Hindustan Times |publisher= |accessdate=19 January 2010}}</ref>
| released =25 December 2010<ref name=Aamir>{{cite web |url= http://www.hindustantimes.com/Aamir-turns-a-painter-in-Dhobighat/H1-Article1-492984.aspx |title= Aamir turns a painter in Dhobighat |author= |date= 2 January 2010 |work= Hindustan Times |publisher= |accessdate=19 January 2010}}</ref>
| language = [[Hindi]]
| language = [[Hindi]]
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'''''Dhobi Ghaat''''' ({{lang-hi|धोबी घाट}}, {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|دھوبی گھاٹ}}}}) is an upcoming [[Hindi film]] produced and directed by [[Kiran Rao]], stated to release on 25 December 2010 with other big film [[Yamala Pagla Deewana]] to be released on same day. The film stars [[Aamir Khan]] and [[Prateek Babbar]].<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/gupshup/2008/aamir-kiran-dhobi-ghaat-221108.html Aamir delays wife Kiran's Dhobi Ghaat]</ref> The film is the directorial debut of Aamir Khan's wife [[Kiran Rao]].<ref name=debut/> Aamir Khan is said to have a lead role in the movie as a painter.<ref name=Aamir/>
'''''Dhobi Ghaat''''' ({{lang-hi|धोबी घाट}}, {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|دھوبی گھاٹ}}}}) is an upcoming [[Hindi film]] produced and directed by [[Kiran Rao]] in her directorial debut. The film will release in theatres on 25 December 2010. The film stars [[Aamir Khan]] and [[Prateek Babbar]].<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/gupshup/2008/aamir-kiran-dhobi-ghaat-221108.html Aamir delays wife Kiran's Dhobi Ghaat]</ref><ref name=debut/> Aamir Khan is said to have a lead role in the movie as a painter.<ref name=Aamir/>
[[A.R. Rahman]] was approached for the music, but due to his tight schedules with Hollywood and world tour, he diplomatically declined the film. Hence, another 2-time [[Oscar]] Winning Hollywood composer, [[Gustavo Santaolalla]] is signed it to compose the score and soundtrack of the film.
[[A.R. Rahman]] was approached for the music, but due to his tight schedules with Hollywood and a world tour, he declined the film. Hence, another two-time [[Oscar]]-winning Hollywood composer, [[Gustavo Santaolalla]] was signed it to compose the score and soundtrack of the film. ''Dhobi Ghaat'' will have its world premiere in September 2010 at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://movies.indiatimes.com/news-gossip/news/Kiran-Raos-Dhobi-Ghat-to-be-premiered-at-Toronto-fest/articleshow/6226950.cms |title= Kiran Rao's 'Dhobi Ghat' to be premiered at Toronto fest|date= 28 July 2010 |work=Indiatimes |accessdate=31 July 2010}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Aamir Khan]]... Arun<ref name=debut>{{cite web |url= http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/feb/230209-Dhobi-Ghaat-Kiran-Rao-local-trains-railway-station-Mumbai-terror-attack-Pratiek-Agarwal.htm |title= Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut, Dhobi Ghaat's shoot stuck |author= Sonal Chawla |date= 23 February 2009 |work= Mid-Day |accessdate=19 January 2010}}</ref>
*[[Aamir Khan]] as Arun, a painter who lives and works in his small studio-apartment in the noisy and congested [[Maulana Mohammad Ali|Mohammad Ali Road]] area.<ref name=debut>{{cite web |url= http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/feb/230209-Dhobi-Ghaat-Kiran-Rao-local-trains-railway-station-Mumbai-terror-attack-Pratiek-Babbar.htm |title= Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut, Dhobi Ghaat's shoot stuck |author= Sonal Chawla |date= 23 February 2009 |work= Mid-Day |accessdate=19 January 2010}}</ref>
*[[Prateik Babbar]]... Munna
*[[Prateik Babbar]] as Munna
*[[Kitu Gidwani]]... Vatsala
*[[Kitu Gidwani]] as Vatsala
Aamir is playing a painter who lives and works in his tiny studio-apartment in a noisy and congested Mumbai neighbourhood. The megastar said that he would release three films as a producer this year. "Right now, I am going to take a two months off. After that, I will start reading scripts that appeals me as an actor or director. If I like something, I'll do that. But whether its acting or directing, I don't know," he said.


==Production==
The film was shot in Mumbai using [[Guerrilla filmmaking|"guerilla"]] techniques.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/64754.aspx |title= Aamir Khan: The box-office economist |author=Sanjukta Shamra |date= 24 July 2010 |work= [[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |accessdate=31 July 2010}}</ref> Due to the [[2008 Mumbai attacks]], shooting was delayed when, citing safety concerns, the government denied Rao permission to shoot scenes at a railway station.<ref name=debut/>
==References==
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Revision as of 14:57, 31 July 2010

Dhobi Ghaat
Directed byKiran Rao
Written byKiran Rao
Produced byKiran Rao
StarringAamir Khan
Prateek Babbar
CinematographyTushar Kanti Ray
Edited byNishant Radhakrishnan
Music byGustavo Santaolalla
Release date
25 December 2010[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Dhobi Ghaat (Hindi: धोबी घाट, Urdu: دھوبی گھاٹ) is an upcoming Hindi film produced and directed by Kiran Rao in her directorial debut. The film will release in theatres on 25 December 2010. The film stars Aamir Khan and Prateek Babbar.[2][3] Aamir Khan is said to have a lead role in the movie as a painter.[1] A.R. Rahman was approached for the music, but due to his tight schedules with Hollywood and a world tour, he declined the film. Hence, another two-time Oscar-winning Hollywood composer, Gustavo Santaolalla was signed it to compose the score and soundtrack of the film. Dhobi Ghaat will have its world premiere in September 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival.[4]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Mumbai using "guerilla" techniques.[5] Due to the 2008 Mumbai attacks, shooting was delayed when, citing safety concerns, the government denied Rao permission to shoot scenes at a railway station.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Aamir turns a painter in Dhobighat". Hindustan Times. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  2. ^ Aamir delays wife Kiran's Dhobi Ghaat
  3. ^ a b c Sonal Chawla (23 February 2009). "Aamir Khan's wife Kiran Rao's directorial debut, Dhobi Ghaat's shoot stuck". Mid-Day. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Kiran Rao's 'Dhobi Ghat' to be premiered at Toronto fest". Indiatimes. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
  5. ^ Sanjukta Shamra (24 July 2010). "Aamir Khan: The box-office economist". Mint. Retrieved 31 July 2010.
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