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2 States
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAbhishek Varman
Written byChetan Bhagat
Produced byKaran Johar Sajid Nadiadwala
StarringArjun Kapoor
Alia Bhatt
Ronit Roy
Amrita Singh
Revathy
CinematographyBinod Pradhan
Edited byNamrata Rao
Music byShankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Production
companies
Distributed byUTV Motion Pictures
Release date
  • 18 April 2014 (2014-04-18)
Running time
149 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

2 States is a 2014 Indian romantic comedy film[1] directed by Abhishek Varman based on the 2009 novel of the same name written by Chetan Bhagat. It is produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala .[2] The film stars Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in lead roles.[3][4] The film released on April 18, 2014. The Film opened to positive to mixed reviews. Times of india-**** India today-** Bollywood hungama-****1/2

Plot

The story begins in the IIM Ahmedabad mess, where Krish, a Punjabi boy from Delhi sights a beautiful girl, Ananya, a Tamilian from Chennai, quarreling with the mess staff about the food. Ananya was tagged as the "Best girl of the fresher batch". They become friends within a few days and decide to study together every night. In the mean time, they become romantically involved. They both get jobs, and have serious plans for their wedding. At first Krish tries to convince his girlfriend Ananya's parents and at last convinces them by helping Ananya's father to do his first PowerPoint Presentation, her brother, Manju, by giving him tuition and later convinces her mom by asking her to sing in a concert organised by Krish's office, i.e Yesbank lol. She is convinced as her biggest dream of singing at a big concert comes true. She sings along with S. P. Balasubrahmaniam and Hariharan. Then they try to convince Krish's mom. But the problem is Krish's mother's relatives who don't quite like this. They say that Krish should not marry a Madrasi bhandu but end up agreeing with them when Ananya tries to help one of Krish's cousin to get married and succeeds to do so. Now as they have convinced both their parents they now try to make their parents meet each other to know each other. They go to Goa. But this dream of theirs end as Ananya's parents finds something fishy between Krish's mom and him. Ananya's family end up deciding that Krish and Ananya will not marry each other. But, at last, Krish's father, who was like an enemy for Krish, helps Krish and Ananya to get married as he convinces Ananya's family well. They really do very hard to convince each other's parents and finally make it. It is narrated in a first person point of view in a humorous tone, often taking digs at both Tamil and Punjabi cultures . The movie ends with Ananya giving birth to twin boys. They say that the babies belong to a state called 'India'; with a thought to end inequality.

Cast

Production

Casting

The first choice for the lead pair in the movie had been Shahrukh Khan and Asin Thottumkal and later, Ranbir Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan were approached to do the male lead. Finally, Arjun Kapoor was cast as the lead.[7] Actors Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor are paired opposite each other, Amrita Singh and Ronit Roy are cast as Arjun Kapoor's parents and Revathy and Shiv Kumar Subramaniam are casted as Alia Bhatt's parents.later ,,

Filming

Principal photography commenced from January 29, 2013 with the shooting of a song.[8] Parts of the film were shot at Chennai, Delhi, IIM-A and Gol Limda Bhajiya House near Astodia Darwaza in Ahmedabad in August, 2013.[9][10] Alia would be sporting an Indian Fusion look in the film and her costumes have been designed by Manish Malhotra.[11] Speaking about her character, Alia said that she is a City Girl who speaks Tamil only with her parents.[12]

Soundtrack

Untitled

The soundtrack is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, while the lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The first song, Offo, sung by Aditi Singh Sharma and Amitabh Bhattacharya, released on March 7, 2014. The second song, Locha-E-Ulfat, sung by Benny Dayal, released on March 13, 2014. The soundtrack of the film released on March 14, 2014.[13]

Track listing

Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Offo"Aditi Singh Sharma, Amitabh Bhattacharya3:34
2."Locha-E-Ulfat"Benny Dayal4:48
3."Mast Magan"Arijit Singh, Chinmayi Sripada4:40
4."Iski Uski"Akriti Kakkar, Shahid Mallya, Shankar Mahadevan4:14
5."Chaandaniya"K Mohan & Yashita Sharma4:07
6."Hullaa Re"Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan & Rasika Shekar3:41
Total length:25:29

Critical reception

The film received positive to mixed reviews from critics.

Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama awarded the movie 4.5 out of 5 stars, and noted,"On the whole, 2 STATES is one of the finest movies to come out of the Hindi film industry of late. This is one of those rare Hindi movies that commands a repeat viewing. Strongly recommended!"[14] Subhash K. Jha of IANS gave 2 States four out of five stars and said, "2 States is a magical north-south love story you wish wouldn't end. It creates a world where characters don’t shout to be heard. They just belong to a world where being proper, politically or otherwise, is not always a pre-condition."[15] The Times Of India wrote,"What makes 2 States work is the simple narrative told humorously. Adapted as it is, from one of author Chetan Bhagat's best-selling works, the film, just like the book before it, is light-hearted. Chetan's funny one-liners and life-view are studiously borrowed by the director for his screen outing. And though there is a sense of deja-vu, for those who have read the book, the movie still manages to charm and surprise."[16] Critic Saurabh Dwiwedi, writing for India Today published,"2 States can be a good mirror for parents to understand their children. So take along your parents and enjoy the film."[17] Paloma Sharma of Rediff gave the movie 3.5/5 stars and opined,"There's nothing that should keep you from watching 2 States.[18] Hindustan Times' Anupama Chopra gave the film 2.5 stars out of 4, and said, "In 2 States, the story is the weakest link. The film is bolstered by talented actors, gorgeous songs by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, nice styling, sumptuous production design and a few sparkling moments. But in the second half, 2 States falls apart. At almost two-and-a-half hours, it’s also stretched so thin that by the time Krish and Ananya walk into the sunset, you are long past caring." Concerning Kapoor and Bhatt, she said, "Arjun, departing from his earlier violent roles, makes a nicely goofy and later subdued lover boy, but it’s Alia who lights up the screen."[19] Indian Express gave film 2.5 out of 5 stars. [20]

Box office

According to Box Office India, the film had an "excellent" first day figures of ₹115 million (US$1.4 million).[21] It collected ₹12.42 Crores net in India on its opening day.[22]

The movie was released in nearly 2,400 screens worldwide with over 2,000 screens in India and close to 350 screens in 30 other countries.[22]

References

  1. ^ "2 States 1st Friday Box Office Collection | Business Done on Opening Day". NewsZoner. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
  2. ^ "Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in 2 States". India Today. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
  3. ^ "2 States: Cast and Crew". bollywoodhungama.com. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  4. ^ "Cast,Crew,Actorstresses,Director and Producers of 2 States". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Ronit Roy plays negative role in 2 States". India Today. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
  6. ^ ""I am doing a negative role in 2 States" says Ronit Roy". IBN Live. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
  7. ^ http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/srk-wins-face-of-romantic-music-award-at-radio-mirchi-music-awards-131176.html
  8. ^ "Arjun, Alia starrer 2 States goes on floor today". Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  9. ^ "Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt at IIM Ahmedabad for 2 States". The Indian Express. 2013-04-15. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  10. ^ "'2 States' brings Ahmedabad centre to a standstill". Daily News and Analysis. 2013-08-10. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  11. ^ "Alia Bhatt sports an Indian Fusion Look in 2 States". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  12. ^ "Being a Tamil Girl was not difficult for Alia Bhatt in 2 States". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
  13. ^ Video on YouTube
  14. ^ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542585
  15. ^ Subhash K. Jha, IANS, 18 April 2014 (18 April 2014). "2 States Movie Review : 4 out of 5 Stars". Worldsnap. Retrieved 18 April 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/2-states/movie-review/33856750.cms
  17. ^ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/movie-review-2-states-alia-bhatt-arjun-kappor/1/356328.html
  18. ^ http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-nothing-should-keep-you-from-watching-2-states/20140418.htm
  19. ^ Chopra, Anupama. "Movie review by Anupama Chopra: 2 States' story is its weakest link". The Hindustan Times. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  20. ^ http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/2-states-movie-review-a-solid-emotionally-satisfying-rom-com.html
  21. ^ "2 States Has Excellent First Day". Box Office India Trade Network. Box Office India. 19 April 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
  22. ^ a b "2 States collects Rs. 12.42 Crores net in India on First Day". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 19 April 2014.
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