Ardaas (film)
| Ardaas | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gippy Grewal |
| Written by | Gippy Grewal |
| Story by | Gippy Grewal |
| Produced by | Gippy Grewal Sukhjinder Bhachu Pushpinder Happy Sippy Grewal Aman Khatkar Badshah (Aditya Singh)[1] |
| Starring | Gurpreet Ghuggi Ammy Virk B.N. Sharma Rana Ranbir Karamjit Anmol Mandy Takhar Isha Rikhi |
| Cinematography | Baljit Singh Deo |
| Edited by | Baljit Singh Deo |
| Music by | Jatinder Shah |
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Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes[2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
Ardaas is an Indian Punjabi-language film. It is directed and written by Gippy Grewal and the dialogues are written by Rana Ranbir[3] and was released on 11 March 2016.[4][5]
Plot
The movie revolves around Master Gurmukh (Gurpreet Ghuggi) and how he arrives in a new village as this posting in government school and helping various villagers by reminding them of their good values and teaching them more meanwhile facing his own inner guilt.
Cast
- Gurpreet Ghuggi as Master Gurmukh Singh
- Ammy Virk as Agyapal Singh/Aasi
- B.N. Sharma as Subedar Saab
- Karamjit Anmol as Shambhu Nath/Lala
- Rana Ranbir as Lottery (Postman)
- Mandy Takhar as Binder
- Sardar Sohi as Diler Singh Sohi (Aasi's Father)
- Isha Rikhi as Mannat Brar
- Meher Vij as Baani
- Satwant Kaur as Lady Doctor
- Gippy Grewal as Sukhi (Cameo Appearance)
Track list
| S.No | Track | Singer | Lyrics | Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Daata Ji | Nachhatar Gill | Happy Raikoti | Jatinder Shah |
| 2. | Kawa Wali Panchait | Ammy Virk | Gill Raunta | |
| 3. | Jann Ton Pyara | Tarannum Malik & Happy Raikoti | Happy Raikoti | |
| 4. | Mere Sahib | Gippy Grewal & Sunidhi Chauhan | Happy Raikoti | |
| 5. | Nain | Ammy Virk & Gurlez Akhtar | Amrit Mann | |
| 6. | Fakeera | Kanwar Grewal | Happy Raikoti |
Reception
Ardaas was premiered on 10 March 2016 as part of Punjabi International Film Festival Toronto 2016 in Brampton (Canada).[6] Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan praised the story and trailer of the film.[7][8]
Box office
First time in history of Punjabi cinema two major Superstars' films were released on same day, Ardaas and Love Punjab.[9]
Ardaas grossed ₹2.97 crore (US$360,000) at 61 screens and failed to beat overseas box-office records of Love Punjab and Diljit Dosanjh's Sardaar Ji.[10]
Critical response
The Tribune reviewed Ardaas as a film that will touch every heart as it doesn’t have a lesson but has meaning.[11] CNN-IBN reviewed Ardaas as a film that will help you understand how every experience in life that has the potential of becoming a spiritual experience.[12]
Sequel
Sequel Ardaas Karaan (film) planned to be released in 19 July 2019. On 30 September 2018, Gippy Grewal announced the sequel through his social media.
References
- ^ "Feel proud to be part of 'Ardaas': Badshah". The Statesman. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ "ARDAAS". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ "An 'Ardaas' to end drug menace in Punjab".
- ^ Offensive, Marking Them (4 December 2015). "Official poster of Gippy Grewal's 'Ardaas' looks promising". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ Service, Tribune News (6 January 2016). "Anyway talking of directors, actor-singer, and now producer cum director, Gippy Grewal comes with a film based on drug menace in Punjab, Ardaas". tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- ^ "Gippy Grewal's Ardaas to premier on March 10 as part of PIFF Toronto 2016". Your South Asian Focus online newspaper. 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ "Can't wait to see the film: Aamir Khan lauds Gippy Grewal's 'Ardaas'".
- ^ India, Press Trust of (19 February 2016). "Aamir praises Gippy Grewal's film on farmers' plight". Business Standard News. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ "'Ardaas' vs 'Love Punjab': Why the Punjabi film industry should have avoided the box office clash this Friday". IBNLive. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
- ^ "Overseas box office collection: 'Love Punjab,' 'Ardaas' fail to beat 'Sardaar Ji' international records".
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW — ARDAAS: A prayer answered".
- ^ "'Ardaas' review: Gippy Grewal's directorial venture is a heartfelt film with nuanced performances".