CityLights (2014 film): Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
converted budget of 700 crore to 7 crore |
||
| Line 18: | Line 18: | ||
| country = India |
| country = India |
||
| language = Hindi |
| language = Hindi |
||
| budget = {{INRConvert| |
| budget = {{INRConvert|7|c}} |
||
| gross = |
| gross = |
||
}} |
}} |
||
Revision as of 09:03, 2 July 2014
| CityLights | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Directed by | Hansal Mehta |
| Screenplay by | Ritesh Shah |
| Produced by | Mukesh Bhatt |
| Starring | Ayush Gaba Patraleka |
| Cinematography | Dev Agarwal |
| Edited by | Apurva Asrani |
| Music by | Songs: Jeet Ganguly Background score: Raju Singh |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Star Studios |
Release date |
|
Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹7 crore (US$840,000) |
CityLights is a 2014 Indian Hindi drama film directed by Hansal Mehta starring Ayush Gaba and Patralekha in the lead roles. The film is a remake of the BAFTA nominated British film Metro Manila (2013).[citation needed] The film presented by Fox Star Studios in association with Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt. [1]
The story of the film is about a poor farmer from Rajasthan coming to Mumbai in search of livelihood.[2] The film released on 30 May 2014, and won rave reviews from most critics. Inspite of releasing in just 350 screens, the film became a success due to its low cost of production and consistent collections at the Box Office.[3]
Plot
Deepak Singh was an ex army person and owned a small garment shop in a Rajasthani village. 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
- Ayush Gaba as Deepak Singh
- Patralekha
- 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.[4] 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.[5][1]
- Release
The film was first scheduled to release on May 1, 2014, which was subsequently shifted to May 30.[6] Ahead of the May 30 release on May 5, a 26-minute footage was shown at a Mumbai event. [1]
- 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 .[7]
Sweta Kaushal writes in Hindustan Times review that Hansal Mehta's direction makes Citylights intensely gripping and thought-provoking, the interplay of emotions and how the couple copes with city's hardships are the high points of the film. [8]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-watch-citylights-for-rajkummar-rao-patralekha/article1-1224391.aspx#sthash.umUJfJkG.dpuf
External links
- Citylights at Bollywoodhungama.com
- CityLights at IMDb
- http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/citylights-2nd-week-box-office-collections/ Citylights Box Office at Koimoi.com
.svg){kind=small} | This article about a Hindi film of the 2010s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |