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Son of Sardaar opened to mixed critic reviews. [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave Son of Sardaar 4 out of 5 stars and stated Son of Sardaar is for lovers of hardcore masala movies. "If you liked Wanted, [[Dabangg]] and [[Rowdy Rathore]], chances are you will relish Son of Sardaar as well. The North Indian audiences in particular and those residing abroad will be simply delighted by this chatpata, masaledaar fare." wrote Taran Adarsh. <ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547451</ref> [[Times of India]] gave Son of Sardaar 3 out of 5 stars and stated that [[Ashwni Dhir]] entertains in parts, with a plenty of Punju humour and goofy one-liners that crack you up. "While handling all the Jaswinders, Parminders, Happys and Sweetys, he loses the plot, stretching it all around the sarson-ka-khet (and leaving some behind). This is a mass-entertainer." wrote ToI. <ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/17195695.cms</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Son-Of-Sardaar-A-full-on-action-comedy/articleshow/17204458.cms</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Son-of-Sardaar-not-exactly-the-baap-of-entertainment/articleshow/17199469.cms</ref> Zee News has given 3 out of 5 to the film and stated that Certain portions are a bit of a drag, but the comic sequences will make up for the monotony. The cast has put up a good show. Overall, SOS is worth a watch, a complete family entertainer.<ref>http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/son-of-sardaar-review-go-balle-balle-this-diwali-with-this-masala-entertainer_122669.htm</ref> NDTV gave Son of Sardaar 1.5 out 5 and stated Son of Sardaar deserves no form of absolution, no matter who or what your God is.<ref>http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=760</ref> [[Rediff]] gave 2 out of 5 and stated Son of Sardaar has a lot for the masses but it lacks a good story.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-son-of-sardaar-is-an-opportunity-wasted/20121113.htm</ref> Bollywood Life gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated Son of Sardaar is over-the-top and occasionally entertaining!<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/son-of-sardaar-movie-review-over-the-top-and-occasionally-entertaining/ | title = SON OF SARDAAR movie review | author = Bollywood Life | accessdate = November 13, 2012}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref>. Social Movie Rating site [[MOZVO]] gave SoS 3.7 out of 5 putting it in recommended category <ref>{{cite web|title=Son of Sardaar Review|url=http://mozvo.com/movie/son-of-sardaar-2012|publisher=MOZVO|accessdate=13 November 2012}}</ref>.
Son of Sardaar opened to mixed critic reviews. [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave Son of Sardaar 4 out of 5 stars and stated Son of Sardaar is for lovers of hardcore masala movies. "If you liked Wanted, [[Dabangg]] and [[Rowdy Rathore]], chances are you will relish Son of Sardaar as well. The North Indian audiences in particular and those residing abroad will be simply delighted by this chatpata, masaledaar fare." wrote Taran Adarsh. <ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/547451</ref> [[Times of India]] gave Son of Sardaar 3 out of 5 stars and stated that [[Ashwni Dhir]] entertains in parts, with a plenty of Punju humour and goofy one-liners that crack you up. "While handling all the Jaswinders, Parminders, Happys and Sweetys, he loses the plot, stretching it all around the sarson-ka-khet (and leaving some behind). This is a mass-entertainer." wrote ToI. <ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/17195695.cms</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Son-Of-Sardaar-A-full-on-action-comedy/articleshow/17204458.cms</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Son-of-Sardaar-not-exactly-the-baap-of-entertainment/articleshow/17199469.cms</ref> Zee News has given 3 out of 5 to the film and stated that Certain portions are a bit of a drag, but the comic sequences will make up for the monotony. The cast has put up a good show. Overall, SOS is worth a watch, a complete family entertainer.<ref>http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/son-of-sardaar-review-go-balle-balle-this-diwali-with-this-masala-entertainer_122669.htm</ref> NDTV gave Son of Sardaar 1.5 out 5 and stated Son of Sardaar deserves no form of absolution, no matter who or what your God is.<ref>http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=760</ref> [[Rediff]] gave 2 out of 5 and stated Son of Sardaar has a lot for the masses but it lacks a good story.<ref>http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-son-of-sardaar-is-an-opportunity-wasted/20121113.htm</ref> Bollywood Life gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated Son of Sardaar is over-the-top and occasionally entertaining!<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/son-of-sardaar-movie-review-over-the-top-and-occasionally-entertaining/ | title = SON OF SARDAAR movie review | author = Bollywood Life | accessdate = November 13, 2012}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref>. Social Movie Rating site [[MOZVO]] gave SoS 3.8 out of 5 putting it in recommended category <ref>{{cite web|title=Son of Sardaar Review|url=http://mozvo.com/movie/son-of-sardaar-2012|publisher=MOZVO|accessdate=13 November 2012}}{{Rating|3.8|5}}</ref>.


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SON OF Sardar
Son Of Sardaar release poster
Directed byAshwni Dhir
Screenplay byRobin Bhatt
Produced byAjay Devgn
N.R.Pachisia
Pravin Talreja
StarringAjay Devgn
Sonakshi Sinha
Sanjay Dutt
Juhi Chawla
Mukul Dev
Vindu Dara Singh
Music byHimesh Reshammiya
Production
companies
Ajay Devgn Ffilms
YRV Infra Media
Distributed byViacom 18 Motion Pictures
Eros International
Release date
  • November 13, 2012 (2012-11-13)
Running time
139 minutes.[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget80 crore (US$10 million)[2][3]

Son of Sardaar, also known by the abbreviated form SOS, is a Bollywood romance drama film directed by Ashwni Dhir.[4] The film is a remake of Telugu movie Maryada Ramanna directed by S. S. Rajamouli, which in itself is a remake of the 1923 American silent movie Our Hospitality starring Buster Keaton and Natalie Talmadge. The film features Ajay Devgn, Juhi Chawla, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha in lead roles.[5] Cinematographer Aseem Bajaj is handling the camera once again for Dhir. The film released on the six-day Diwali weekend which begins on November 13, 2012.[6] Himesh Reshammiya was roped in to compose the music along with lyricist Sameer Anjaan.[7]

Plot

Jassi (Ajay Devgn) falls in love-at-first-sight, in a train with Sukhmeet (Sonakshi), call her Sukh please (she's quite a 'peace' of work); and ends up as a guest in her mad-house full of comical sardaars - The Sandhus. There's the head-of-the-house Billu paaji (Sanjay Dutt), bros Tony (Mukul Dev) and Tito (Vindoo Dara Singh), who've sworn to never have ice-cream and cold-drinks (rum-on-the-rocks is all he's ever had, poor liver, sigh!) until they avenge their father's death; and a kid sardaar who talks about 'pegs' (Patiala types).

Adding solid femme power to this macho sardaar story is Pammi (Juhi Chawla, delightful) Billu's mooh-boli-biwi, Bebe (Tanuja) suffering from part-time memory lapses; and lastly Rajpreet the loved buffalo (who mooed this cheez?) The problem? The Sandhus have been vengefully thirsting for Jassi's head, but can't lay a sword on him because he's their (unwanted) house-guest (mehmaan equals bhagwan, remember?), he even feigns 'paira-te-laces' (paralyses) to stay 'home' to save his life.

Cast

Development

Son of Sardaar is a remake of a Telugu film Maryada Ramanna. On an interview, director of the film, Ashwni Dhir replied that it was only the plot, the rest was changed. The movie is a satire on Sikh community and their mentality.

Production

Ajay Devgn spent a total of 80 crore on Son of Sardaar. 30 crore (US$3.8 million) is spent on making the film.[10][11]

The Punjabi Cultural Heritage Board raised some disagreements due to some objection regarding certain scenes and dialogues of the film. The producer and lead actor Ajay Devgn understood the objections and edited the scenes of the film.[12] "The creativity of the film has not been affected in any way. Every film is rectified, sometimes it's made even better," said Devgn during press conference. "The objectionable things were very small. The writer and director of the film is Punjabi and we took care of things. Even the guy who tied my turban was from Punjab", he added.

Marketing

Son of Sardaar actors Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha promoted the film on the sets of Big Boss, hosted by Salman Khan in October 2012.[13][14] Ajay and Sonakshi also promoted the film at Indian Grand Prix, Buddh International Circuit on October 28, 2012.[15][16]

The main theatrical trailer of nearly 2:23 minutes featuring the film's title was released on July 19, 2012 through Viacom 18 Motion Pictures' official YouTube channel. It received 3 million views till November 2012. The marketing of the film also involved public appearances by Ajay and Sonakshi in a Kaun Banega Crorepati episode, with prize money going to Salman Khan's charity Being Human, which will be aired on November 18, 2012 on Sony TV.[17][18][19][20] Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha were celebrity guests to promote their upcoming movie Son of Sardar in Diwali special episode of 'Hero Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012' on 10 November 2012 at 9 PM.[21] The creators of the Son of Sardaar have released a set of images with Ajay Devgn's character Jassi posing at several well known landmarks around the world-Niagara falls to Big Ben in London to the tallest building in the world - the Burj Khalifa in Dubai,and Sydney opera house.[22] Special screening of Son of Sardaar was organised in Mumbai on November 9,2012.[23] Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha promoted the film in Patna.[24] A special screening of 'Son Of Sardaar' was done for members of Indian cricket team.[25]

Release

Son Of Sardaar released in 1500-1700 cinemas in India and 350 screens in Overseas.[10][26][27]

Controversy

Two weeks before Diwali, Ajay Devgn sent an intimation notice to Yash Raj Films through their lawyer at the Competition Commission of India. The notice accused Yash Raj Films of monopolistic business practices and stated that they used "their dominant position in the Bollywood film market" to secure many high quality single-screens for their release Jab Tak Hai Jaan.[28] Yash Raj Films responded by saying that they were shocked and questioned Devgn's motives. The studio also dismissed Devgn's claim that high quality single-screens were unavailable by pointing out that they had only booked 1,500 single-screens for Jab Tak Hai Jaan out of the 10,500 available in India. The studio added that Ajay could have changed the release of his film as Yash Chopra announced on June 27, 2011 Jab Tak Hai Jaan would come out on Diwali 2012. Ajay announced the date of Son of Sardaar on May 29, 2012 and finalized distribution deals on October 4, 2012. He had a year to avoid a simultaneous release. Lastly, Yash Raj Films stated it was unfair to say they were in a dominant position. The studio only released a handful of films in 2012 while the makers of Son of Sardaar, Viacom 18 and Eros International, released dozens the same year.[29]

After the statement made by Yash Raj Films, Ajay Devgn responded by saying he only managed to book 600 single-screens for Son of Sardaar and would take legal action if not allotted more. He also denied having anything against Shahrukh Khan and said that distributors cannot be allowed to enter into an arrangement which adversely affects competition. Yash Raj Films entered into a tie-in arrangement with exhibitors that made it compulsory for them to show an untitled Yash Chopra film on Diwali and keep it in cinemas for at least two weeks thereafter. Devgn claimed that this violated provisions of the 2002 Indian Competition Act.[29][30] Senior film critic Vinod Mirani said that YRF's move of blocking single screens may not help much. “Single screens watchers will have more affinity towards an action film such as SOS. Moreover, JTHJ's length and the fact that music has still not picked up, will not go down well with the movie goers." [31] The Competition Commission dismissed the case against Yash Raj Films on 6 November 2012.[32] Ajay Devgn has appealed to Competition Appellate Tribunal after rejection of petition against Yash Raj Films.[33] The Competition Appellate tribunal bench headed by chairman Justice V. S. Sirpurkar refused Ajay's stay against Jab Tak Hai Jaan but stated that the case against Yash Raj Films will be reviewed again. Both films will release on November 13, 2012.[34][35]

Critical reception

India

 Professional reviews
Review scores
Source Rating
BollywoodHungama
NDTV
Zee News
The Times of India
Rediff
Bollywood Life
† indicates that the given rating is an average rating of all reviews provided by the source

Son of Sardaar opened to mixed critic reviews. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave Son of Sardaar 4 out of 5 stars and stated Son of Sardaar is for lovers of hardcore masala movies. "If you liked Wanted, Dabangg and Rowdy Rathore, chances are you will relish Son of Sardaar as well. The North Indian audiences in particular and those residing abroad will be simply delighted by this chatpata, masaledaar fare." wrote Taran Adarsh. [36] Times of India gave Son of Sardaar 3 out of 5 stars and stated that Ashwni Dhir entertains in parts, with a plenty of Punju humour and goofy one-liners that crack you up. "While handling all the Jaswinders, Parminders, Happys and Sweetys, he loses the plot, stretching it all around the sarson-ka-khet (and leaving some behind). This is a mass-entertainer." wrote ToI. [37][38][39] Zee News has given 3 out of 5 to the film and stated that Certain portions are a bit of a drag, but the comic sequences will make up for the monotony. The cast has put up a good show. Overall, SOS is worth a watch, a complete family entertainer.[40] NDTV gave Son of Sardaar 1.5 out 5 and stated Son of Sardaar deserves no form of absolution, no matter who or what your God is.[41] Rediff gave 2 out of 5 and stated Son of Sardaar has a lot for the masses but it lacks a good story.[42] Bollywood Life gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated Son of Sardaar is over-the-top and occasionally entertaining![43]. Social Movie Rating site MOZVO gave SoS 3.8 out of 5 putting it in recommended category [44].

Overseas

Box office

India

Son Of Sardaar a good opening of around 65-70% on average at multiplexes with Delhi/UP, East Punjab and Rajasthan being excellent with capacity or near capacity houses.[45]

Overseas

Soundtrack

Untitled

The music of Son of Sardaar is composed by Himesh Reshammiya.

Track listing

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Son Of Sardaar"Aman Trikha, Himesh Reshammiya05:23
2."Rani Tu Mein Raja"Mika Singh, Bhanvya Pandit, Yo Yo Honey Singh05:28
3."Po Po"Vikas Bhalla, Aman Trikha, Himesh Reshammiya04:32
4."Tu Kamaal Di Kudi"Vineet Singh, Mamta Sharma05:16
5."Bichdann"Rahat Fateh Ali Khan05:21
6."Yeh Jo Halki Halki Khumariya"Rahat Fateh Ali Khan03:53
7."Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Ye Sawaal Aata Hai (Funk)"Ajay Devgn01:06
8."Son Of Sardar (Remix)"Aman Trikha, Himesh Reshammiya03:31
9."Rani Tu Mein Raja (Remix)"Aman Trikha, Himesh Reshammiya02:15
10."Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein Ye Sawaal (Trance)"Ajay Devgn02:15
11."Bichdann (Reprise)"Rahat Fateh Ali Khan02:15
Total length:47:45

Reception

 Review Scores
Critic Publisher Rating
IBNLive IANS
Abid Glamsham
Mohit Kapur Koimoi
Joginder Tuteja Bollywood Hungama

The album received mixed to positive reviews. Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama gave the album 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "Son of Sardaar lives up to its promise of a high-on-energy soundtrack with not many dull moments in its 50-odd minutes duration. "[46] Koimoi gave it 3 out of 5 stars and said, "Overall this album is more than a decent affair where Punjabi ‘tadka’ makes it reasonably happening. While the tracks Son Of Sardaar and Bichdann will certainly do well, Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein and Rani Tu Mein Raja also carry potential to make their presence felt."[47] IBNLive gave it 3 out of 5 stars and said, "The album is woven around the theme of the film and manages to justify it well, although the sound gets a bit monotonous at times."[48]


See also

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