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==Reception== |
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Thackeray received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thackeray-movie-review-rating-critics-declare-film-nawazuddins-career-best-790715</ref> Times of India gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and states: "While the honesty is commendable, it comes across that the lead character's political motivations lack clarity. Perhaps a more seasoned writer, could have fleshed out Thackeray's characters and eccentricities a lot better. But, its Nawaz's nonchalant performance that overshadows the flaws and leaves a lasting impact." Timesnownews went with 2.5 stars out of 5 and has to say: "A lot of focus is put on making the film a tearjerker by emphasizing the aftermath of the riots, violence and fights that pretty much summed up Shiv Sena's history under the guidance of founder, Bal Thackeray. The film is good because of Nawazuddin's performance but it cannot be considered as one of the best biopics ever created."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thackeray-movie-review-rating-critics-declare-film-nawazuddins-career-best-790715|title=Thackeray movie review and rating: Critics declare the film as Nawazuddin's career best|date=25 January 2019}}</ref> |
Thackeray received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thackeray-movie-review-rating-critics-declare-film-nawazuddins-career-best-790715</ref> Times of India gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and states: "While the honesty is commendable, it comes across that the lead character's political motivations lack clarity. Perhaps a more seasoned writer, could have fleshed out Thackeray's characters and eccentricities a lot better. But, its Nawaz's nonchalant performance that overshadows the flaws and leaves a lasting impact." Timesnownews went with 2.5 stars out of 5 and has to say: "A lot of focus is put on making the film a tearjerker by emphasizing the aftermath of the riots, violence and fights that pretty much summed up Shiv Sena's history under the guidance of founder, Bal Thackeray. The film is good because of Nawazuddin's performance but it cannot be considered as one of the best biopics ever created."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thackeray-movie-review-rating-critics-declare-film-nawazuddins-career-best-790715|title=Thackeray movie review and rating: Critics declare the film as Nawazuddin's career best|date=25 January 2019}}</ref> |
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==Controversies== |
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Popular [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] actor [[Siddharth (actor)|Siddharth]] has slammed Thackeray for abusing South Indians. <ref name="contro:">{{cite news |title='Stop Selling Hate': Siddharth Criticises Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Thackeray |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/siddharth-criticises-nawazuddin-siddiqui-thackeray-stop-selling-hate-1984571.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CONTROVERSY "Stop Selling Hate!": Actor Siddharth Slams Thackeray Biopic For Making Money From ‘hate Speech Against South Indians’ |url=https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/politics/controversy-stop-selling-hate-actor-siddharth-slams-thackeray-biopic-for-making-money-from-hate-speech-against-south-indians}}</ref><ref name="antisouth">{{cite news |title=‘Thackeray’ Lands In Another Controversy, Actor Siddharth Calls The Trailer ‘Anti-South Indian’ |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/thackeray-lands-in-another-controversy-actor-siddharth-calls-the-trailer-anti-south-indian-359340.html}}</ref> <blockquote>“Nawazuddin has repeated 'Uthao lungi bajao pungi' (lift the lungi and *'#$ him) in the film #Thackeray. Clearly hate speech against South Indians... In a film glorifying the person who said it! Are you planning to make money out of this propaganda? Stop selling hate! Scary stuff!"</blockquote> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 07:15, 1 February 2019
Thackeray | |
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Directed by | Abhijit Panse |
Written by | Arvind Jagtap Manoj Yadav (Dialogues) |
Screenplay by | Abhijit Panse[1] |
Story by | Sanjay Raut |
Based on | Bal Thackeray |
Produced by | Viacom18 Motion Pictures Dr. Shrikant Bhasi Varsha Sanjay Raut Purvashi Sanjay Raut Vidhita Sanjay Raut |
Starring | Nawazuddin Siddiqui Amrita Rao |
Cinematography | Sudeep Chatterjee |
Edited by | Ashish Mahatrae Apurva Motivale Sahai |
Music by | Rohan-Rohan Sandeep Shirodkar Score: Amar Mohile |
Production companies | |
Distributed by | Viacom18 Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
Country | India |
Languages | Marathi Hindi |
Box office | est. ₹51.49 crore[2] |
Thackeray is a 2019 Indian biographical film written and directed by Abhijit Panse, made simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi. Following the life of Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Indian political party Shiv Sena, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the eponymous person and Amrita Rao as his wife.[3][4][5]The film released on 25 January 2019, the 93rd birthday of Bal Thackeray.[6][7][8][9]
Plot
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Cast
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Bal Thackeray[9]
- Amrita Rao as Meena Tai Thackeray[9]
- Sudhir Mishra as Mastan [9]
- Rajesh Khera as Morarji Desai
- Abdul Quadir Amin as Jaidev Thackeray[9]
- Vidyadhar Paranjape as Subhash Desai
- Laxman Singh Rajput
- Anushka Jadhav
- Niranjan Javir
- Dr Sachin A. Jayavant as Uddhav Thackeray
- Vishal Sudarshanwar as Raj Thackeray
- Radha Sagar [10] [11]
- Satish Alekar
- Anand Vikas Potdukhe as Jambuwantrao Dhote
Soundtrack
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Released | 15 January 2019[12] | ||||||||||||||||||
Recorded | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack | ||||||||||||||||||
Length | 17:04 | ||||||||||||||||||
Label | Zee Music Company | ||||||||||||||||||
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Rohan-Rohan and Sandeep Shirodkar composed songs for the film while the background score is composed by Amar Mohile. The lyrics written by Dr Sunil Jogi, Manoj Yadav and Manndar Cholkar.[citation needed]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Saheb Tu Sarkar Tu" | Manoj Yadav | Sukhwinder Singh | 5:25 |
2. | "Aaple Saheb Thackeray" | Manndar Cholkar | Avadhoot Gupte | 4:33 |
3. | "Aaya Re Thackeray" | Dr Sunil Jogi | Nakash Aziz | 4:33 |
4. | "Thackeray Theme" (Music by Sandeep Shirodkar) | Instrumental | Sandeep Shirodkar | 2:33 |
Total length: | 17:04 |
Release
The official trailer was released on 26th December, 2018. [13] Raut has plans to continue the film with a sequel.[14]
Reception
Thackeray received mixed reviews from critics.[15] Times of India gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and states: "While the honesty is commendable, it comes across that the lead character's political motivations lack clarity. Perhaps a more seasoned writer, could have fleshed out Thackeray's characters and eccentricities a lot better. But, its Nawaz's nonchalant performance that overshadows the flaws and leaves a lasting impact." Timesnownews went with 2.5 stars out of 5 and has to say: "A lot of focus is put on making the film a tearjerker by emphasizing the aftermath of the riots, violence and fights that pretty much summed up Shiv Sena's history under the guidance of founder, Bal Thackeray. The film is good because of Nawazuddin's performance but it cannot be considered as one of the best biopics ever created."[16]
Controversies
Popular Tamil and Telugu actor Siddharth has slammed Thackeray for abusing South Indians. [17][18][19]
“Nawazuddin has repeated 'Uthao lungi bajao pungi' (lift the lungi and *'#$ him) in the film #Thackeray. Clearly hate speech against South Indians... In a film glorifying the person who said it! Are you planning to make money out of this propaganda? Stop selling hate! Scary stuff!"
References
- ^ "Thackeray: It is not easy to make film on Balasaheb, says Shiv Sena chief Uddhav- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "Thackeray Box Office Collection till Now - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 28 January 2019. Note: Domestic gross was ₹130,500,000. Australian dollars ≈ ₹1,405,144, New Zealand dollars ≈ ₹240,916 and US dollars ≈ ₹5,399,146.
- ^ "Thackeray: Nawazuddin Siddiqui nails the look of the supremo Balasaheb Thackeray - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play Balasaheb Thackeray in upcoming biopic. See photos". The Indian Express. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "'Thackeray' Trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui In & As Balasaheb". The Quint. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Bal Thackeray biopic to release on THIS date". dna. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "Thackeray teaser: Nawazuddin Siddiqui transforms into Bal Thackeray. Watch video". Hindustan Times. 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "Sanjay Raut on Thackeray biopic: I am not going to shift the date, come what may". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ a b c d e "Thackeray Movie Wiki, News, Teaser, Cast and Crew - Movie Alles". Movie Alles. 2018-06-03. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
- ^ "Thackeray trailer launched: Nawazuddin stuns as Balasaheb Thackeray". National Herald: Latest News, India News, Today's Headlines from India & World. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ "What does bold mean for actress Radha Sagar? | Marathi Movie News - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
- ^ "Thackeray - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Saavn.
- ^ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui Roars As The Politician, Film to release on 25th Jan 2019". Mid Day. 2018-12-26. Retrieved 2018-12-26.
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- ^ "Thackeray movie review and rating: Critics declare the film as Nawazuddin's career best". 25 January 2019.
- ^ "'Stop Selling Hate': Siddharth Criticises Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Thackeray".
- ^ "CONTROVERSY "Stop Selling Hate!": Actor Siddharth Slams Thackeray Biopic For Making Money From 'hate Speech Against South Indians'".
- ^ "'Thackeray' Lands In Another Controversy, Actor Siddharth Calls The Trailer 'Anti-South Indian'".