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| budget = 12 Crore <ref>http://www.bollywoodnasha.com/movies-releasing-week-total-siyapaa-gulaab-gang-queen/</ref>
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'''''Gulaab Gang''''' is a 2014 Bollywood film centered on the struggle of women in the country. It is presented by [[Sahara Movie Studios]] and Bharat Shah, directed by a debutant director Soumik Sen and produced by [[Anubhav Sinha]], starring [[Madhuri Dixit]] and [[Juhi Chawla]] as leads. The official Trailer was released on 10th January 2014 and was met with a mixed response. It was unable to create the usual pre-release buzz. The movie's soundtrack was released on 28th January 2014 and was also not well-received by critics. <ref>http://bollyspice.com/75769/gulaab-gang-music-review</ref> <ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/536220/20140128/madhuri-dixit-starrer-gulaab-gang-music-launched.htm</ref> The film released on 7th of March 2014 under the banner of Sahara Movie Studios with a screen count of 1,600 in comparison to 850 for Movie [[Total Siyapaa]] and 800 screens for [[Queen (film) |Queen]] hence Gulaab Gang faced very strong competition just one day before Women's Day 8 March 2014.
'''''Gulaab Gang''''' is a 2014 Bollywood film centered on the struggle of women in the country. It is presented by [[Sahara Movie Studios]] and Bharat Shah, directed by a debutant director Soumik Sen and produced by [[Anubhav Sinha]], starring [[Madhuri Dixit]] and [[Juhi Chawla]] as leads. The official Trailer was released on 10th January 2014 and was met with a mixed response. It was unable to create the usual pre-release buzz. The movie's soundtrack was released on 28th January 2014 and was also not well-received by critics. <ref>http://bollyspice.com/75769/gulaab-gang-music-review</ref> <ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/536220/20140128/madhuri-dixit-starrer-gulaab-gang-music-launched.htm</ref> The film released on 7th of March 2014 under the banner of Sahara Movie Studios with a screen count of 1,600 in comparison to 850 for Movie [[Total Siyapaa]] and 800 screens for [[Queen (film) |Queen]] hence Gulaab Gang faced very strong competition just one day before Women's Day 8 March 2014.<ref>[http://www.media247.co.uk/showbiz/battle-of-the-queen-at-the-box-office-kangna-vs-madhuri-dixit Battle of the ‘Queen’ at the box office – Kangna vs Madhuri Dixit | BizAsia Showbiz<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>Just before days of its release, [[Sampat Pal]], the leader of the original Gulabi Gang has filed a case against the makers of Gulaab Gang as she feels the filmmakers have no right to make a film on her life without her permission. <ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gulaabi-gang-leader-sampat-pal-files-case-against-madhuri-dixits-gulaab-gang/ |Indian Express </ref> On 5 March 2014, the [[Delhi High Court]] passed a stay order against the release of the film across India <ref> http://odishasuntimes.com/35700/court-stays-release-gulaab-gang/</ref> stating that the release will cause irreparable loss to the reputation of Pal and that "the loss of reputation can not be compensated by monetary terms". <ref> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/delhi-high-court-stays-release-of-madhuri-dixits-gulaab-gang/456036-8-66.html</ref>high court one day later lifted the ban on Gulaab Gang<ref>http://www.movietalkies.com/news/21781/hc-lifts-ban-'gulaab-gang'-to-now-release-on-march-7</ref>

Gulaab Gang collected Rs. 2.41 crore at the box office on day one which was a poor start considering budget of 25 Crore and screen count of 1,700. In overseas only Total Siyapa scored and both Queen and Gulaab Gang failed to make an impact. <ref>http://www.talkingmoviez.com/gulaab-gang-1st-day-friday-boxoffice-collection/</ref> <ref> http://www.talkingmoviez.com/total-siyappa-1st-day-friday-boxoffice-collection-and-saturday-update/</ref>
<ref>https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/442275505853562880</ref>
<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/gulaabgang/gulaab-gang-rules-box-office-on-day-one/article1-1192568.aspx</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* Rani Patel as Khushboo
* Rani Patel as Khushboo
* Tanvi Rao
* Tanvi Rao



The film is produced by film-director [[Anubhav Sinha]]. Sinha is known for directing a romantic film ''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001) and lately for a science-fiction superhero film ''[[Ra.One]]'' (2011). Soumik Sen, who has previously been credited as the writer for the films like ''[[Anthony Kaun Hai?]]'' (2006), ''[[Ru Ba Ru]]'' (2008), ''[[Meerabai Not Out]]'' (2008) and ''[[Hum Tum Aur Ghost]]'' (2010), is directing the film. This is Sen's first directorial venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Bollywood-s-new-directors-of-2013/Article1-984879.aspx|title=Bollywood's new directors of 2013|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|location=Mumbai|date=January 4, 2013|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}</ref>
The film is produced by film-director [[Anubhav Sinha]]. Sinha is known for directing a romantic film ''[[Tum Bin]]'' (2001) and lately for a science-fiction superhero film ''[[Ra.One]]'' (2011). Soumik Sen, who has previously been credited as the writer for the films like ''[[Anthony Kaun Hai?]]'' (2006), ''[[Ru Ba Ru]]'' (2008), ''[[Meerabai Not Out]]'' (2008) and ''[[Hum Tum Aur Ghost]]'' (2010), is directing the film. This is Sen's first directorial venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Bollywood-s-new-directors-of-2013/Article1-984879.aspx|title=Bollywood's new directors of 2013|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|location=Mumbai|date=January 4, 2013|accessdate=March 13, 2013}}</ref>
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Initially, actress [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] was approached to play the lead, but due to lack of funds filming could not be started.<ref name="HTTabu">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Tabu-does-not-want-to-be-part-of-Madhuri-s-gang/Article1-871789.aspx|title=Tabu does not want to be part of Madhuri's gang?|publisher=''[[Hindustan Times]]''|location=Mumbai|date=June 14, 2012|accessdate=February 16, 2013|author=Jain, Priyanka}}</ref> Later in April 2012, Soumik Sen approached actress [[Madhuri Dixit]] for the film and narrated the story to her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/madhuri-dixit-to-play-gangster-in-gulab-gang/942380/|title=Madhuri Dixit to play gangster in 'Gulab Gang'|publisher=''[[The Indian Express]]''|date=April 27, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Later, Dixit officially announced her part in the film through her Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Madhuri-Dixit-signs-Anubhav-Sinha-s-next/Article1-846949.aspx|title=Madhuri Dixit signs Anubhav Sinha's next|publisher=''[[Hindustan Times]]''|location=Mumbai|date=May 1, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Tabu was later approached again to play the second lead role of politician, which actress in turn declined. Actress [[Juhi Chawla]] was later approached to play the second lead and she eventually accepted the role. Chawla, who debuted in Bollywood through 1986 film ''[[Sultanat]]'', will share screen with Dixit, who debuted in 1984 with ''[[Abodh]]'', for the first time in their common career span of 27 years.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://books.google.com.sg/books?id=CeVeKRFzEt0C&pg=PT192&dq=juhi+chawla+Sultanat&hl=en&sa=X&ei=H2A5UePaO8ytrAftxoBY&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=juhi%20chawla%20Sultanat&f=false | title=Kitnay Aadmi Thay | publisher=Westland | author=Chaudhuri, Diptakirti | year=2012 | pages=301 | isbn=9381626197}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/indian-stars/Happy-Birthday-Madhuri-Dixit/articleshow/13149284.cms | title=Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit (2 of 5) | publisher=''[[Times of India]]'' | date=May 14, 2012 | accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref> Dixit and Chawla were considered as competitors back in the late 1980s and 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C11%5C21%5Cstory_21-11-2012_pg9_9|title='Gulab Gang' makes history with Madhuri, Juhi on board|publisher=''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]''|location=Mumbai|date=November 21, 2012|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref> In December 2012, actress [[Tannishtha Chatterjee]] was signed to play the member of Gulaab Gang along with two other actresses, Divya Jagdale and Priyanka Bose. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-20/news-interviews/35933311_1_tannishtha-chatterjee-british-film-brick-lane-gulab-gang|title=Tannishtha Chatterjee joins Madhuri Dixit's 'Gulab Gang'|publisher=''[[The Times of India]]''|author=Jha, Subhash|date=December 20, 2012|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref>
Initially, actress [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] was approached to play the lead, but due to lack of funds filming could not be started.<ref name="HTTabu">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Tabu-does-not-want-to-be-part-of-Madhuri-s-gang/Article1-871789.aspx|title=Tabu does not want to be part of Madhuri's gang?|publisher=''[[Hindustan Times]]''|location=Mumbai|date=June 14, 2012|accessdate=February 16, 2013|author=Jain, Priyanka}}</ref> Later in April 2012, Soumik Sen approached actress [[Madhuri Dixit]] for the film and narrated the story to her.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/madhuri-dixit-to-play-gangster-in-gulab-gang/942380/|title=Madhuri Dixit to play gangster in 'Gulab Gang'|publisher=''[[The Indian Express]]''|date=April 27, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Later, Dixit officially announced her part in the film through her Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Madhuri-Dixit-signs-Anubhav-Sinha-s-next/Article1-846949.aspx|title=Madhuri Dixit signs Anubhav Sinha's next|publisher=''[[Hindustan Times]]''|location=Mumbai|date=May 1, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Tabu was later approached again to play the second lead role of politician, which actress in turn declined. Actress [[Juhi Chawla]] was later approached to play the second lead and she eventually accepted the role. Chawla, who debuted in Bollywood through 1986 film ''[[Sultanat]]'', will share screen with Dixit, who debuted in 1984 with ''[[Abodh]]'', for the first time in their common career span of 27 years.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://books.google.com.sg/books?id=CeVeKRFzEt0C&pg=PT192&dq=juhi+chawla+Sultanat&hl=en&sa=X&ei=H2A5UePaO8ytrAftxoBY&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=juhi%20chawla%20Sultanat&f=false | title=Kitnay Aadmi Thay | publisher=Westland | author=Chaudhuri, Diptakirti | year=2012 | pages=301 | isbn=9381626197}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/indian-stars/Happy-Birthday-Madhuri-Dixit/articleshow/13149284.cms | title=Happy Birthday Madhuri Dixit (2 of 5) | publisher=''[[Times of India]]'' | date=May 14, 2012 | accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref> Dixit and Chawla were considered as competitors back in the late 1980s and 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2012%5C11%5C21%5Cstory_21-11-2012_pg9_9|title='Gulab Gang' makes history with Madhuri, Juhi on board|publisher=''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]''|location=Mumbai|date=November 21, 2012|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref> In December 2012, actress [[Tannishtha Chatterjee]] was signed to play the member of Gulaab Gang along with two other actresses, Divya Jagdale and Priyanka Bose. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-20/news-interviews/35933311_1_tannishtha-chatterjee-british-film-brick-lane-gulab-gang|title=Tannishtha Chatterjee joins Madhuri Dixit's 'Gulab Gang'|publisher=''[[The Times of India]]''|author=Jha, Subhash|date=December 20, 2012|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref>

===Filming===
===Filming===

The film tells the story of a gang of Indian women dressed in pink coloured saris, fighting against social injustice, operating in Bundelkhand Uttar and Madhya Pradesh (central India).<ref name="GGTOI">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-01/news-interviews/31526358_1_ishqiya-sampat-pal-films|title=Madhuri Dixit gets abusive|publisher=''[[The Times of India]]''|location=Mumbai|date=May 1, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> The film shooting started in October 2012. Initially, it was reported that the movie was based on [[Sampat Pal Devi]]'s life to evolute "[[Gulabi Gang]]", but the director refused on this respect that he obliged her work but the movie is not based on her life.<ref>timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 2012-10-08 | gulab gang soumik sen film</ref> The first schedule of the film involving Dixit started in December 2012 and was wrapped up in January 2013. Dixit reported that the first schedule ended with a "high energy song" choreographed by [[Saroj Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/madhuri-dixit-wraps-up-gulab-gang-schedule_126214.htm|title=Madhuri Dixit wraps up 'Gulab Gang' schedule|date=January 13, 2013|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Dixit and Khan together have given various hit songs to Bollywood, including "Ek do teen" (''[[Tezaab]]''), "Choli ke peeche" (''[[Khalnayak]]''), "Dhak dhak karne laga" (''[[Beta (film)|Beta]]'') and lately "Maar daala" (''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]''). Dixit also got trained in rare martial art forms like Shaolin Kung Fu, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali and Shaolin Chin Na for the movie.<ref>{{cite web|title=Madhuri did Fighting Sequences in Gulaab Gang effortlessly says Trainer|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/01/madhuri-did-fighting-sequences-in-gulaab-gang-effortlessly-says-trainer/|work=IANS|publisher=Biharprabha News|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref> As film is based on the rural parts of India, cast including Dixit would be portraying de-glamorous roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=fe118435c91d798bd66ef6dd9a9c63e0&nttl=2013011651872|title='Gulab Gang' shooting to start in October|publisher=''banglanews24''|date=September 2, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bollywood.celebden.com/2012/08/shooting-for-madhuri-dixits-gulab-gang-to-start-in-october/|title=Shooting for Madhuri Dixit's 'Gulab Gang' to start in october!|publisher=''bollywood.celebden''|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> In December 2012, Juhi Chawla, who is playing another lead character in the film, also joined the shoot at [[Kamalistan Studios]], Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/juhi-chawla-begins-shooting-for-i-gulab-gang-i-306458|title=Juhi Chawla begins shooting for Gulab Gang|publisher=''[[NDTV]]''|date=December 17, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/photo-juhi-chawla-starts-gulab-gang-shooting-with-madhuri/10439/|title=Juhi Chawla starts ‘Gulab Gang’ shooting with Madhuri|date=December 17, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Chawla is reported to play her first role with the negative shades.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_juhi-chawla-storms-off-from-the-gulab-gang-set_1799450|title=Juhi Chawla storms off from the Gulab Gang set|publisher=''[[Daily News and Analysis]]''|date=February 13, 2013|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref> Chawla would be playing a powerful, infamous and villainous Politician .<ref>{{cite web|title=Juhi Chawla commands Power in new Poster of Gulaab Gang|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/02/juhi-chawla-commands-power-in-new-poster-of-gulaab-gang/|work=IANS|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|accessdate=15 February 2014}}</ref>
The film tells the story of a gang of Indian women dressed in pink coloured saris, fighting against social injustice, operating in Bundelkhand Uttar and Madhya Pradesh (central India).<ref name="GGTOI">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-01/news-interviews/31526358_1_ishqiya-sampat-pal-films|title=Madhuri Dixit gets abusive|publisher=''[[The Times of India]]''|location=Mumbai|date=May 1, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> The film shooting started in October 2012. Initially, it was reported that the movie was based on [[Sampat Pal Devi]]'s life to evolute "[[Gulabi Gang]]", but the director refused on this respect that he obliged her work but the movie is not based on her life.<ref>timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 2012-10-08 | gulab gang soumik sen film</ref> The first schedule of the film involving Dixit started in December 2012 and was wrapped up in January 2013. Dixit reported that the first schedule ended with a "high energy song" choreographed by [[Saroj Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/madhuri-dixit-wraps-up-gulab-gang-schedule_126214.htm|title=Madhuri Dixit wraps up 'Gulab Gang' schedule|date=January 13, 2013|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Dixit and Khan together have given various hit songs to Bollywood, including "Ek do teen" (''[[Tezaab]]''), "Choli ke peeche" (''[[Khalnayak]]''), "Dhak dhak karne laga" (''[[Beta (film)|Beta]]'') and lately "Maar daala" (''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]''). Dixit also got trained in rare martial art forms like Shaolin Kung Fu, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali and Shaolin Chin Na for the movie.<ref>{{cite web|title=Madhuri did Fighting Sequences in Gulaab Gang effortlessly says Trainer|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/01/madhuri-did-fighting-sequences-in-gulaab-gang-effortlessly-says-trainer/|work=IANS|publisher=Biharprabha News|accessdate=29 January 2014}}</ref> As film is based on the rural parts of India, cast including Dixit would be portraying de-glamorous roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=fe118435c91d798bd66ef6dd9a9c63e0&nttl=2013011651872|title='Gulab Gang' shooting to start in October|publisher=''banglanews24''|date=September 2, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://bollywood.celebden.com/2012/08/shooting-for-madhuri-dixits-gulab-gang-to-start-in-october/|title=Shooting for Madhuri Dixit's 'Gulab Gang' to start in october!|publisher=''bollywood.celebden''|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> In December 2012, Juhi Chawla, who is playing another lead character in the film, also joined the shoot at [[Kamalistan Studios]], Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/juhi-chawla-begins-shooting-for-i-gulab-gang-i-306458|title=Juhi Chawla begins shooting for Gulab Gang|publisher=''[[NDTV]]''|date=December 17, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodmantra.com/news/photo-juhi-chawla-starts-gulab-gang-shooting-with-madhuri/10439/|title=Juhi Chawla starts ‘Gulab Gang’ shooting with Madhuri|date=December 17, 2012|accessdate=February 14, 2013}}</ref> Chawla is reported to play her first role with the negative shades.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_juhi-chawla-storms-off-from-the-gulab-gang-set_1799450|title=Juhi Chawla storms off from the Gulab Gang set|publisher=''[[Daily News and Analysis]]''|date=February 13, 2013|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref> Chawla would be playing a powerful, infamous and villainous Politician .<ref>{{cite web|title=Juhi Chawla commands Power in new Poster of Gulaab Gang|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/02/juhi-chawla-commands-power-in-new-poster-of-gulaab-gang/|work=IANS|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|accessdate=15 February 2014}}</ref>

==Controversy==
Just before days of its release, [[Sampat Pal]], the leader of the original Gulabi Gang has filed a case against the makers of Gulaab Gang as she feels the filmmakers have no right to make a film on her life without her permission. <ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/gulaabi-gang-leader-sampat-pal-files-case-against-madhuri-dixits-gulaab-gang/ |Indian Express </ref> On 5 March 2014, the [[Delhi High Court]] passed a stay order against the release of the film across India <ref> http://odishasuntimes.com/35700/court-stays-release-gulaab-gang/</ref> stating that the release will cause irreparable loss to the reputation of Pal and that "the loss of reputation can not be compensated by monetary terms". <ref> http://ibnlive.in.com/news/delhi-high-court-stays-release-of-madhuri-dixits-gulaab-gang/456036-8-66.html</ref>high court one day later lifted the ban on Gulaab Gang<ref>http://www.movietalkies.com/news/21781/hc-lifts-ban-'gulaab-gang'-to-now-release-on-march-7</ref>


==Music==
==Music==
The first track titled ''Dheemi Dheemi'', was released as a single on January 18, 2014. On January 25, 2014 The gulaab gang audio album was released in Varanasi when more than 18 thousand people witnessed it. The album has seven tracks :
The first track titled ''Dheemi Dheemi'', was released as a single on January 18, 2014. On January 25, 2014 The gulaab gang audio album was released in Varanasi when more than 18 thousand people witnessed it. The album has seven tracks :
# ''Akhiyon'' - kaushiki chakrabarty<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficecapsule.net/dheemi-dheemi-gulaab-gang-video-song/|title=Dheemi Dheemi Gulaab Gang Video Song |publisher=''[[Box Office Capsule]]''|date=January 18, 2014|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref>
# ''Akhiyon''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://boxofficecapsule.net/dheemi-dheemi-gulaab-gang-video-song/|title=Dheemi Dheemi Gulaab Gang Video Song |publisher=''[[Box Office Capsule]]''|date=January 18, 2014|accessdate=February 16, 2013}}</ref>
# ''Dheemi dheemi''
# ''Dheemi dheemi''
# ''Gulaabi'' - Title track
# ''Gulaabi'' - Title track
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==Box office==
==Box office==
Gulaab Gang collected Rs. 2.41 crore at the box office on day one which was a poor start considering budget of 25 Crore and screen count of 1,700. In overseas only Total Siyapaa scored and both Queen and Gulaab Gang failed to make an impact. <ref>http://www.talkingmoviez.com/gulaab-gang-1st-day-friday-boxoffice-collection/</ref> <ref> http://www.talkingmoviez.com/total-siyappa-1st-day-friday-boxoffice-collection-and-saturday-update/</ref>
''Gulaab Gang'' had good release in around 1600 plus screens. Film had rather underwhelming weekend business followed by average show on weekdays.
<ref>https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/442275505853562880</ref>

<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/gulaabgang/gulaab-gang-rules-box-office-on-day-one/article1-1192568.aspx</ref>
Film collected around 9 cr nett over weekend which was poor number considering cast, promotion and release size of 1600 screens. Film is now dropping rapidly on weekdays. Film collected 1.13 cr nett on Monday followed by 1.03 cr nett on Tuesday, 86 lakhs nett on Wednesday and 68 lakhs nett on Thursday.madhuri dixit's performance was appreciated by all,unlike juhi as a negative role.

Film has collected 12.54 cr nett plus in 7 days and now film is heading for 18 cr nett lifetime. Now 20 cr nett lifetime looks difficult and though that number will be a poor show!<ref>http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/collection/1st-Week-Worldwide-Box-Office-Collection-Of-GULAAB-GANG-2252</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 02:41, 17 March 2014

Gulaab Gang
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySoumik Sen
Written bySoumik Sen
Anubhav Sinha
Produced byAnubhav Sinha
Abhinay Deo
StarringMadhuri Dixit
Juhi Chawla
Music bySoumik Sen
Production
company
Alumbra Entertainment
Distributed bySahara Movie Studios
Release date
  • 7 March 2014 (2014-03-07)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget25 Crore

Gulaab Gang is a 2014 Bollywood film centered on the struggle of women in the country. It is presented by Sahara Movie Studios and Bharat Shah, directed by a debutant director Soumik Sen and produced by Anubhav Sinha, starring Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla as leads. The official Trailer was released on 10th January 2014 and was met with a mixed response. It was unable to create the usual pre-release buzz. The movie's soundtrack was released on 28th January 2014 and was also not well-received by critics. [1] [2] The film released on 7th of March 2014 under the banner of Sahara Movie Studios with a screen count of 1,600 in comparison to 850 for Movie Total Siyapaa and 800 screens for Queen hence Gulaab Gang faced very strong competition just one day before Women's Day 8 March 2014.[3]Just before days of its release, Sampat Pal, the leader of the original Gulabi Gang has filed a case against the makers of Gulaab Gang as she feels the filmmakers have no right to make a film on her life without her permission. [4] On 5 March 2014, the Delhi High Court passed a stay order against the release of the film across India [5] stating that the release will cause irreparable loss to the reputation of Pal and that "the loss of reputation can not be compensated by monetary terms". [6]high court one day later lifted the ban on Gulaab Gang[7]

Gulaab Gang collected Rs. 2.41 crore at the box office on day one which was a poor start considering budget of 25 Crore and screen count of 1,700. In overseas only Total Siyapa scored and both Queen and Gulaab Gang failed to make an impact. [8] [9] [10] [11]

Cast

Madhuri Dixit portraying the lead role - Rajjo
Juhi Chawla portraying the antagonist - Sumitra Devi


The film is produced by film-director Anubhav Sinha. Sinha is known for directing a romantic film Tum Bin (2001) and lately for a science-fiction superhero film Ra.One (2011). Soumik Sen, who has previously been credited as the writer for the films like Anthony Kaun Hai? (2006), Ru Ba Ru (2008), Meerabai Not Out (2008) and Hum Tum Aur Ghost (2010), is directing the film. This is Sen's first directorial venture.[12]

Casting

"Actually, there were two reasons to cast Juhi Chawla for the film. The very first thing is that it was a creative decision taken by all of us... and we thought it would be great to see two iconic stars — Madhuri and Juhi — together in the film."

—Anubhav Sinha on casting Dixit and Chawla together.[13]

Initially, actress Tabu was approached to play the lead, but due to lack of funds filming could not be started.[14] Later in April 2012, Soumik Sen approached actress Madhuri Dixit for the film and narrated the story to her.[15] Later, Dixit officially announced her part in the film through her Facebook page.[16] Tabu was later approached again to play the second lead role of politician, which actress in turn declined. Actress Juhi Chawla was later approached to play the second lead and she eventually accepted the role. Chawla, who debuted in Bollywood through 1986 film Sultanat, will share screen with Dixit, who debuted in 1984 with Abodh, for the first time in their common career span of 27 years.[17][18] Dixit and Chawla were considered as competitors back in the late 1980s and 1990s.[19] In December 2012, actress Tannishtha Chatterjee was signed to play the member of Gulaab Gang along with two other actresses, Divya Jagdale and Priyanka Bose. [20]

Filming

The film tells the story of a gang of Indian women dressed in pink coloured saris, fighting against social injustice, operating in Bundelkhand Uttar and Madhya Pradesh (central India).[21] The film shooting started in October 2012. Initially, it was reported that the movie was based on Sampat Pal Devi's life to evolute "Gulabi Gang", but the director refused on this respect that he obliged her work but the movie is not based on her life.[22] The first schedule of the film involving Dixit started in December 2012 and was wrapped up in January 2013. Dixit reported that the first schedule ended with a "high energy song" choreographed by Saroj Khan.[23] Dixit and Khan together have given various hit songs to Bollywood, including "Ek do teen" (Tezaab), "Choli ke peeche" (Khalnayak), "Dhak dhak karne laga" (Beta) and lately "Maar daala" (Devdas). Dixit also got trained in rare martial art forms like Shaolin Kung Fu, Pekiti-Tirsia Kali and Shaolin Chin Na for the movie.[24] As film is based on the rural parts of India, cast including Dixit would be portraying de-glamorous roles.[25][26] In December 2012, Juhi Chawla, who is playing another lead character in the film, also joined the shoot at Kamalistan Studios, Mumbai.[27][28] Chawla is reported to play her first role with the negative shades.[29] Chawla would be playing a powerful, infamous and villainous Politician .[30]

Music

The first track titled Dheemi Dheemi, was released as a single on January 18, 2014. On January 25, 2014 The gulaab gang audio album was released in Varanasi when more than 18 thousand people witnessed it. The album has seven tracks :

  1. Akhiyon[31]
  2. Dheemi dheemi
  3. Gulaabi - Title track
  4. Jaiho - sung by Soumik Sen
  5. Rang se hui rangeeli
  6. Rangi saari gulaabi - sung by Snehlata Dixit and Madhuri Dixit
  7. Sharam laaj

Box office

Gulaab Gang collected Rs. 2.41 crore at the box office on day one which was a poor start considering budget of 25 Crore and screen count of 1,700. In overseas only Total Siyapaa scored and both Queen and Gulaab Gang failed to make an impact. [32] [33] [34] [35]

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