Delhi Belly (film)
| Delhi Belly | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Abhinay Deo |
| Written by | Akshat Verma |
| Produced by | Aamir Khan Kiran Rao Ronnie Screwvala Jim Furgele |
| Starring | Imran Khan Vir Das Poorna Jagannathan Kunaal Roy Kapur Shenaz Treasurywala |
| Edited by | Huzefa Lokhandwala |
| Music by | Ram Sampath |
| Distributed by | Aamir Khan Productions UTV Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Template:Film India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹30 crore[1] |
Delhi Belly (Hindi: दिल्ली बेली) is an upcoming Hindi film, directed by Abhinay Deo, starring Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Poorna Jagannathan, Vir Das and Shenaz Treasurywala. The film, written by Akshat Verma, is being produced by Aamir Khan Productions and UTV Motion Pictures. The theatrical trailer premiered with Kiran Rao's Dhobi Ghat on January 21, 2011 and the film will be released on July 1, 2011.[2][3][4]
Cast
- Imran Khan as Tashi Malhotra
- Kunaal Roy Kapur as Nitin
- Vir Das as Arup
- Poorna Jagannathan as Menaka
- Shenaz Treasurywala as Sonia
- Rahul Singh
- Raju Kher
- Vijay Raaz as Somayajulu
- Paresh Ganatra
- Rahul Pendkalkar
- Aamir Khan in a special appearance
Production
Casting
Earlier, Ranbir Kapoor and Chitrangada Singh were to star in the film. After both of them backed off, Aamir signed his nephew Imran Khan[5] for the lead role following the tremendous success with his debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Shooting for the film began in August 2008 in Delhi. Indian comedian Vir Das was also signed to star in the film. According to director Abhinay Deo, "Delhi Belly is an ensemble piece. It's not a film about Imran Khan. He is only one of the several protagonists. There are others whose characters are just as important. There is Kunal Roy Kapoor, Vir Das and Poorna Jagannathan, an Indian actress from LA".[6] The film was stuck at the editing table for a long time. Initially, Aamir was to spearhead the editing but he got busy with his own films.[7]
Concept
This film was written by Akshat Verma, a Los Angeles based writer. It was thrown into a pile of scripts in Aamir Khan's office, where Kiran Rao randomly picked it, read it and began to laugh. Soon it was read by Aamir Khan who contacted the writer who was initially hesitant that it might ruin the clean, family entertainment tag of Aamir Khan Productions. The film is about three Delhi-based bachelors.[8]
Critical reception
Subhash K. Jha of IANS has given 4 rating out of 5 and said "With 'Delhi Belly', the urban, money-is-everything, foul-mouthed India has been captured with aplomb".[9]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Ram Sampath while the lyrics were penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Munna Dhiman, Ram Sampath, Akshat Verma and Chetan Shashital. The lyrics of the song Bhaag D K Bose Aandhi Aayi created controversy upon the song's release. 'D K Bose, D K Bose,' juxtaposed and sung at a quick pace forms a popular expletive in north India.[10] Akshat Verma came up with the idea of using the phrase 'D K Bose'. Abhinay Deo and Aamir Khan gave their nod to the song as they felt the catch phrase went with the young and irreverent theme of the film.[11]
Track listing
| Title | Singer(s) | Music | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Bhaag D.K. Bose, Aandhi Aayi" | Ram Sampath, Nata | Ram Sampath | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 04:02 |
| "Nakkaddwaley Disco, Udhaarwaley Khisko" | Keerthi Sagathia | Ram Sampath | Akshat Verma, Munna Dhiman | 03:58 |
| "Saigal Blues" | Chetan Shashital | Ram Sampath | Chetan Shashital, Ram Sampath | 03:55 |
| "Bedardi Raja" | Sona Mohapatra | Ram Sampath | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 02:58 |
| "Jaa Chudail" | Suraj Jagan | Ram Sampath | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 03:18 |
| "Tere Siva" | Ram Sampath, Tarannum Mallik | Ram Sampath | Munna Dhiman | 04:39 |
| "Switty Tera Pyaar Chaida" | Keerthi Sagathia | Ram Sampath | Munna Dhiman | 02:53 |
| "I Hate You (Like I Love You)" | Keerthi Sagathia, Sona Mohapatra, Shazneen Arethna, Aamir Khan[12] | Ram Sampath | Akshat Verma, Ram Sampath | 05:50 |
| "Bedardi Raja" - Grind Mix | Sona Mohapatra | Ram Sampath | Amitabh Bhattacharya | 03:04 |
| "Switty" - Punk | Keerthi Sagathia, Ram Sampath | Ram Sampath | Munna Dhiman | 03:30 |
References
- ^ "Aamir's Delhi Belly cost 30 crores". Times of India. 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ "'Delhi Belly' for adults, but no skin show: Aamir". IBN Live. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ "An adult fil says Amir". Times Of India. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- ^ "Release date is 1st july". Times Of India. Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- ^ Entertainment. "Imran and Aamir in 'Delhi Belly'". Entertainment.in.msn.com. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ "Aamir Khan`s 'Delhi Belly' a sex comedy?". Zoomtv.in. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ Joshi, Tushar (2010-03-05). "Delhi Belly has been ready and awaiting Aamir's approval". Mid-day.com. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "Aamir Khan thanks wife for Delhi Belly". Retrieved 25 May 2011.
- ^ K. Jha, Subhash. "Delhi Belly : Moview Review – Wicked voice of new India". WorldSnap News. Retrieved 01 July 2011.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Hit song 'DK Bose' twists name into expletive". Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "D K Bose Secret Behind the song".
- ^ "Delhi Belly - Music Review, Music Aloud". Retrieved 29 May 2011.