London Dreams
| London Dreams | |
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| Directed by | Vipul Shah |
| Written by | Suresh nair |
| Produced by | Vipul Shah Paramjeet Singh |
| Starring | Salman Khan Ajay Devgn Asin Thottumkal Rannvijay Singh Brinda Parekh Om Puri |
| Cinematography | Sejal Shah |
| Edited by | Amitabh Shukla |
| Music by | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| Distributed by | Studio 18 |
Release date | October 30, 2009[1] |
| Country |  India |
London Dreams is an upcoming Bollywood musical film directed by Vipul Shah. Starring actors Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in principal roles, the film also features Asin Thottumkal as the lead female character. Rannvijay Singh and Brinda Parekh play pivotal roles in the project, which will release on October 30, 2009. Initially A. R. Rahman was considered for composing the music for the film, but the idea didn't materialize; so later the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio were finalised for the music direction. Prasoon Joshi has penned the lyrics. Music released on 17 September 2009.
Synopsis/Preview
The story revolves around two childhood friends Arjun (played by Ajay Devgan) and Mannu (played by Salman Khan) who have some music lineage in their family history. Arjun dreams of being on stage as a performer in the music industry, to live up to his grandfather's unfulfilled ambitions. Mannu however has little interest in his music tutor father's instruments and is content with remaining a child at heart with a simpleton attitude.
Through the course of the movie, Arjun diligently pursues his dream, at one point almost leaving an uncle who is his only family. He finally makes it to London which he believes is where he can successfully reach his ambitions.
Arjun creates a fledgling band with Zoheb and Wasim (Rannvijay Singh & Aditya Roy Kapoor respectively), two brothers who'd duped their relatives in Pakistan to travel to London in pursuit of their musical aspirations. He also brings aboard Priya (played by Asin), a music enthusiast from a conservative South Indian family. The other protagonist of the movie, Mannu is however shown at this stage to be trying to make his livelihood by playing as a wedding band performer at the village back in India.
Arjun eventually invites Mannu to London to complete his band contrary to his own belief that the latter can create competition within the band.
Upon forming the band, Mannu is shown to have musical talent and the qualities of an entertainer. He therefore becomes popular with the audiences with his unique style of performing. This is contrast to the earlier part of the film where Arjun struggles to captivate the attention of the crowd despite the music.
As hinted earlier in the movie, Arjun starts feeling envious of the rising success of Mannu. As a further extension of the jealousy, Arjun who is starting a budding relationship with Priya starts sensing that she is now smitten by Mannu. While the latter now starts a relationship with Priya, he does become the target of Arjun's frustrations and therefore he seeks to sabotage his career.
The band embarks on a three city tour spanning Paris, Rome and Amsterdam. Here Arjun deceives a naive Mannu rollercoaster ride of promiscuous sex and illicit drugs. As the three city tour concludes, the band heads to London to perform at Wembley Stadium in front of an audience estimated at 25,000, which is of significance since earlier in the movie, the viewer is told that Arjun's grandfather had failed before a similar audience.
In the moments leading up to the stage entrance, Mannu comes to senses and chooses the righteous path and supports his mate.
Cast
- Salman Khan ... Mannu
- Ajay Devgan ... Arjun
- Asin Thottumkal ... Priya
- Rannvijay Singh...Zoheb
- Adithya Roy Kapoor[2]... Wasim
- Akshay Kumar ... Special appearance
- Brinda Parekh
- Om Puri
- Khalid Azmi
Soundtrack
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London Dreams Songs [3] were released on 17 September 2009. It has 11 songs, which are composed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The Songs are remixed by DJ A-Myth.
The song style is generally rock inspired to match the motifs in the movie. The most popular songs of the movie which are featured prominently in the campaigns are "Khanabadosh" filmed at Royal Albert Hall and "Khwab" [4]. The song Khanabadosh apparently inspired from the famous songs 'Paatshaala' from an earlier film 'Rang De Basanti'.
Soundtrack
| Track | Song | Artist(s) | Duration |
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| 01 | Barso Yaaron | Vishal Dadlani, Roop Kumar Rathod | 05:50 |
| 02 | Man Ko Ati Bhavey | Shankar Mahadevan | 05:18 |
| 03 | Tapke Masti | Feroz Khan | 04:36 |
| 04 | Khanabadosh | Mohan | 04:45 |
| 05 | Khwab | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shankar Mahadevan | 03:55 |
| 06 | Yaari Bina | Roop Kumar Rathod, Milind Diwadkar | 04:33 |
| 07 | Jashn Hai Jeet Ka | Abhijeet Ghoshal | 04:20 |
| 08 | Shola Shola | Zubeen Garg | 05:32 |
| 09 | Khanabadosh [Remix] | Mohan | 04:45 |
| 10 | Man Ko Ati Bhavey [Remix] | Shankar Mahadevan | 05:18 |
| 11 | Tapke Masti [Remix] | Feroz Khan | 04:36 |
Trivia
- This is the first movie actor Ajay Devgan is being credited as Ajay Devgn based on the name change advice he has been given recently.
Lyrics to Khwab
Jo Tujhe Jagaaye, Nindein Teri Udaaye Khwaab Hai Sachcha Wahi Nindon Mein Jo Aaye Jise To Bhul Jaaye Khawab Woh Sachcha Nahi Khwaab Ko Raag De, Nind Ko Aag De O O O Angaaron Ko Jagaaye, Koyalo Sa Jo Gaaye, Khwaab Hai Sachcha Wohi Leharein Jo Uthaaye -2 Paaniyo Ko Hilaaye, Khwaab Hai Sachcha Wohi Khwaab Ko Raag De, Nind Ko Aag De O O O Manjilon Pe Tyuahaar Hai, Lekin Woh Haar Hai Kya Khusi Apano Ke Bin Hai Adhuri Har Jeet Bhi, Sargam Sangeet Bhi Adhura Hai Apano Ke Bin Khaabon Ke Baadal Chhaane Do Lekin Rishton Ki Lau Ko Bachaake Barasana Kehati Hai Hawaayein Chum Le Gagan Ko Pankho Ko Khol Tu Chhod Na Tarasna Khwaab Ko Raag De, Nind Ko Aag De O O O Na Na Na Na Na Ra Ra Ra Ra Ra La Ra Ra La La La Ra Ra Khwaab Ko Raag De, Nind Ko Aag De O O O Khwaab Ko Khaab Ko Raag De, Nind Ko Aag De, Aag De O O O Live Your Live Your Live You, London Dreams - (4)
Movie stills
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Ajay, Salman and Asin prepare for a scene
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Shots of Vipul with team in front of Eiffel
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Vipul explaining to Ajay and Asin
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Vipul lining up camera angle for shot
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Vipul close up - man behind the movie
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Vipul profile shot - man behind the movie
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Vipul being a perfectionist
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Vipul having quick team meeting with Ajay and Salman
References
- ^ "Asin's London Dreams". Sindh Today. April 2nd, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-10.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Cast and Crew, Trailer and Preview of London Dreams"
- ^ London Dreams Songs
- ^ "A Rocking Album Again From Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy".
External links
- London Dreams at IMDb
- Official website
- [www.sallu.net/ Salman Khan]
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