D-Day (2013 film)
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| Directed by | Nikhil Advani |
| Produced by | DAR motion pictures Emmay Entertainment |
| Starring | Arjun Rampal Rishi Kapoor Irrfan Khan Shruti Haasan Huma Qureshi Sandeep Kulkarni |
| Cinematography | Tushar Kanti Ray |
| Edited by | Nikhil Advani |
| Music by | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| Distributed by | Wave Cinemas Yash Raj Films USA, inc. |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹30 crore (US$3.6 million)[1] |
D-Day is a 2013 Indian crime-thriller film co-produced by DAR motion pictures and Emmay Entertainment Private Limited. The Hindi feature film D-Day released on July 19, 2013, is the next directorial offer from Nikhil Advani, starring Arjun Rampal, Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, Shruti Haasan, Sandeep Kulkarni and Huma Qureshi in the lead roles. [2][3]
Plot
Secret agent Wali Khan (Irrfan Khan), appointed by the Chief of Indian Research and Analysis Wing, Ashwini Rao (Nasser), was on a mission from nine years to exploit the activities of India's most wanted D-Company syndicate, Iqbal Khan a.k.a Iqbal Seth a.k.a Goldman (Rishi Kapoor) in Karachi. On the other hand, ex-Indian Army officer of MARCOS unit, and Mercenary, Captain, Rudra Pratap Singh (Arjun Rampal), R.A.W.'s explosives expert, Zoya Rehman (Huma Qureshi), and Aslam (Aakash Daahiya), a Mumbai thief were recruited by R.A.W., nine days before, to infiltrate Pakistan and support Wali Khan, in the mission to apprehend, Goldman, who is about to break Inter-Services Intelligence protocol and attend his own son's wedding.
D-Day is the story of these four unassuming protagonists, all with varying back stories and a common mission that brings them together on foreign soil to execute one such mission. It explores their journey, their choices, their loss, their victory. Set in never captured on celluloid backdrop.
Cast
- Arjun Rampal as Captain Rudra Pratap Singh[4]
- Irrfan Khan as Wali Khan
- Huma Qureshi as Zoya Rehman[5]
- Rishi Kapoor as Goldman
- Shruti Haasan as Suraiya
- Nassar as Chief of R&AW Ashwini Rao
- Sandeep Kulkarni as Atul Mishra
- KK Raina as Gen. Raza
- Chandan Roy Sanyal as Goldman's nephew
- Aakash Daahiya as Aslam
- Shriswara as Nafisa,Wali Khan's wife
- Dwij as Kabir,Wali Khan's son
- Imran Hasnee as Saleem Pathan
- Nissar Khan as Niyaaz Ahmed
- Maryam Zakaria
Production
Casting
Nikhil Advani signed Shruti Hasan as the heroine opposite actor Arjun Rampal in December 2012.[6][7]
Out of the three female protagonists in the movie only Huma Qureshi was given the option of choosing the character she wanted to portray. The same choice was put forward to and exercised by Deepika Padukone in the 2012 flick Cocktail. [8]
D-Day was filmed in Ahmedabad's (Gujarat) most famous bungalow scheme named Sentossa Greenland, and many more areas in Ahmedabad City too.
Release
The first trailer was released on 22 May 2013 and the film will be released on 19 July 2013.D-Day was given U/a certificate by censor board on 7 july 2013.[9] D-Day was released by Wave movies in India and Yashraj films on overseas. D day released on 1200 screens .[10]
Critical Reception
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama appreciates how the director has dealt with the underworld theme and rate it 4 stars. [11] The film received positive reviews upon release. D-Day has all the right ingredients that make it a memorable film, writes Paloma Sharma of Rediff.com.[12]The Hindu stated that D-Day sends out a strong statement. The problem is that it is emotional. And modern India is not that naive.[13]Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave it 3 out of 5 stars and stated that D-Day is far from perfect, but as pulpy Bollywood action films go, it’s very watchable and works its strengths. The film’s ending, controversial and melodramatic to say the least, nevertheless sits comfortably with the wish-fulfilment fantasy that Advani’s milking.[14] Sneha May Francis of Emirates 24/7 described the film as a "sensational take on India’s most notorious gangster".[15] Subhash K. Jha of IANS called the film as "an acutely accomplished work of art".[16]Neha Gupta of Bollywood3 stated D Day as a technically brilliant film. She also added that D Day is an amalgamation of some amazing performances and superlative narration. [17]
Soundtrack
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The soundtrack album was released on 28th June 2013 with music directed my music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Duma Dum" | Mika Singh, Mani Mahadevan, Gaurav Gupta, Devendra Chitnis, Arun Ingle | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Alvida" | Nikhil D'Souza, Sukhvinder Singh, Shruti Hassan, Loy Mendonsa | 5:06 |
| 3. | "Murshid Khele Holi" | Munnawar Masoom, Javed Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, Gaurav Gupta, Rajiv Sundaresan, Mani Mahadevan, Raman Mahadevan | 7:34 |
| 4. | "Ek Ghadi" | Rekha Bhardwaj | 6:43 |
| 5. | "Dhuaan" | Rahul Ram, Siddharth Mahadevan, Alyssa Mendonsa, Thomson Andrews, Keshia Braganza, Crystal Sequeira, Leon D’souza | 3:29 |
Reception
The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Rohwit of Time Out, in his review, stated "Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy leave a mark with this album."[18]</in their review, praise the composers, "Another outstanding soundtrack. Shankar Ehsaan Loy’s brilliant form continues in D-Day!"[19] Glamsham was also in praises for the composers' efforts, complimenting them for "another classy effort after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag"[20] While Joginder Tuteja of Movie Talkies, described the album as an album that doesn't "fall prey to any temptations that go with the territory of quintessential Bollywood soundtracks"[21] An action packed realistic film which will engross you right till the very end.[22]
Marketing
The film was promoted by the star cast in Delhi,Jaipur,Indore,Mumbai etc.Huma Qureshi and Arjun Rampal promoted the film on Dance India Dance DID Super Moms.[23][24] Irrfan Khan and Arjun Rampal proted the film in the show Comedy Nights with Kapil.Rishi Kapoor and Arjun Rampal promoted the film in the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa.[25][26]
Boxoffice
The film opened to 15-20% collection of first day.[27] D Day collected 2.50 crore nett approx on its first day.[28] Movie Reviews[29] for the movie are very promising.
References
- ^ . Movies Dostana. 19 july 2013 http://movies.dosthana.com/movie/bollywood/d-day.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|tittle=ignored (help) - ^ "Irrfan chooses on-screen wife and son". The Times of India. 13 July 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Arjun-Rampals-producers-want-to-increase-his-security-because-of-D-Day/articleshow/21187422.cms
- ^ "Arjun Rampal dons lungi-vest for 'D-Day'". Badhil.
- ^ Huma Qureshi as an immigration officer in 'D-Day' - Indian Express
- ^ "Arjun Rampal & amrita rao 'D-Day'". IndiaGlitz. December 10, 2012. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
- ^ Nikhil Advani until base upcoming D Day on 1993 blasts - Entertainment - DNA
- ^ "Huma Qureshi gets a raw deal". Hindustan Times. 31 MAy 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Nikhil Advani axes Shruti Haasan's dialogue to get U/A certificate for D-Day". Indian Express. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 19 July 2013.
- ^ http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5873&nCat=
- ^ http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-D-Day-is-not-for-nitpickers/Article1-1094947.aspx
- ^ "D-Day Review". Rediff.com. 19 July 2013.
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/dday-mission-emotional/article4935135.ece
- ^ http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/mission-possible/
- ^ "Bollywood review: Arjun, Irrfan turn 'D-Day' into thrilling affair". Emirates 24/7. 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Film Review: D-Day is an acutely accomplished work of art". IANS. July 18, 2013.
- ^ "D Day is a Racy Entertainer". Bollywood3. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ "D-Day". Time Out Mumbai. July 05 2013.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "D-Day – Music Review (Bollywood Soundtrack)". June 29, 2013.
- ^ "Music Review : D-Day". GlamSham. July 8, 2013.
{{cite web}}: no-break space character in|title=at position 13 (help) - ^ "D-Day Music Review". 19 July 2013.
- ^ "D-Day Hindi Movie Review, Rating". 19 July 2013.
- ^ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/farhan-akhtar-arjun-kapoor-huma-qureshi-promote-d-day-and-bhaag-milkha-bhaag/1/9792.html#photo2
- ^ http://www.niticentral.com/2013/07/19/cast-of-d-day-arjun-rampal-huma-qureshi-farhan-akhtar-on-did-super-moms-106574.html
- ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/13976.html
- ^ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/rishi-kapoor-arjun-rampal-promote-d-day-on-jhalak-dikhla-jaa/1/9774.html
- ^ http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5872&nCat=
- ^ http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5878&nCat=
- ^ "D-Day – Movie Review". June 20, 2013.
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