Jump to content

Bewakoofiyaan: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Reverting possible vandalism by 1234567AQSW to version by Soham. False positive? Report it. Thanks, ClueBot NG. (1752922) (Bot)
No edit summary
Tag: section blanking
Line 92: Line 92:
According to Sanjuta Sharma of ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]'' and ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''—the film, "flat, monotonous" and "defying all manner of reason" is no better than "a soap opera" throughout the entire course of the film. She stated Khurrana's act to be a "sum of flat expressions and uninspired lines"; that of Rishir Kapoor's to have "hammy moments" and the lack of character evolution or transformation.<ref name="Mint">{{cite web | url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/rO94tWFeuWV6YsXILsxscK/Film-Review--Bewakoofiyaan.html | title=Film Review &#124; Bewakoofiyaan | publisher=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] & [[The Wall Street Journal]] | work=Sanjukta Sharma | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> In three reviews from ''[[India Today]]'', Suhani Singh stated it to offer a "a jaded romance and few laughs";<ref name="IT - 1">{{cite web | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bewakoofiyaan-review-starring-yushmann-khurrana-sonam-kapoor-rishi-kapoor/1/349581.html | title=Movie review: Bewakoofiyaan offers a jaded romance and few laughs | publisher=[[India Today]] | work=Suhani Singh | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref> Faheem Ruhani asked the readers not to spend their "money on this one";<ref name="IT - 2">{{cite web | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bewakoofiyaan-review-starring-ayushmann-khurrana-sonam-kapoor-rishi-kapoor/1/349628.html | title=Bewakoofiyaan review: Don't spend your money on this one | publisher=[[India Today]] | work=Faheen Ruhani | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref> and Rohit Khilnani stated to "skip it".<ref name="IT - 3">{{cite web | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bewakoofiyaan-review-starring-yushmann-khurrana-sonam-kapoor-rishi-kapoor/1/349616.html | title=Movie review: Bewakoofiyaan. Skip it! | publisher=[[India Today]] | work=Rohit Khilnani | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref> In a review for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' by [[Anupama Chopra]] stated—"This is one of those films that doesn't either offend or engage. It just goes on, in a bland, listless manner, until we hit happily ever after." She praised Khuranna's performance, saying, "The strongest performance here is Ayushmann’s. His anger and frustration at losing the good life are palpable." Concerning Sonam Kapoor's performance, she said, "Sonam looks lovely. She attempts to imbue Mayera with some texture but it’s an uphill climb."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-bewakoofiyaan-is-a-bland-tale-of-yuppies/article1-1195317.aspx |title=Movie review by Anupama Chopra: Bewakoofiyaan is a bland tale of yuppies |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |work=Anupama Chopra |date=15 March 2014 |accessdate=18 March 2014}}{{Rating|2 |5}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta in her review for ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated "Neither Kapoor nor Khurrana manage to lift off the screen: they are as flat as the film".<ref name="TIE">{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/review-bewakoofiyaan-sonam-ayushmann-rishi-kapoor-are-as-flat-as-the-film/ | title=Review Bewakoofiyaan: Sonam, Ayushmann, Rishi Kapoor are as flat as the film | publisher=[[The Indian Express]] | work=Shubhra Gupta | date=15 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|1|5}}</ref>
According to Sanjuta Sharma of ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]'' and ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''—the film, "flat, monotonous" and "defying all manner of reason" is no better than "a soap opera" throughout the entire course of the film. She stated Khurrana's act to be a "sum of flat expressions and uninspired lines"; that of Rishir Kapoor's to have "hammy moments" and the lack of character evolution or transformation.<ref name="Mint">{{cite web | url=http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/rO94tWFeuWV6YsXILsxscK/Film-Review--Bewakoofiyaan.html | title=Film Review &#124; Bewakoofiyaan | publisher=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] & [[The Wall Street Journal]] | work=Sanjukta Sharma | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> In three reviews from ''[[India Today]]'', Suhani Singh stated it to offer a "a jaded romance and few laughs";<ref name="IT - 1">{{cite web | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bewakoofiyaan-review-starring-yushmann-khurrana-sonam-kapoor-rishi-kapoor/1/349581.html | title=Movie review: Bewakoofiyaan offers a jaded romance and few laughs | publisher=[[India Today]] | work=Suhani Singh | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref> Faheem Ruhani asked the readers not to spend their "money on this one";<ref name="IT - 2">{{cite web | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bewakoofiyaan-review-starring-ayushmann-khurrana-sonam-kapoor-rishi-kapoor/1/349628.html | title=Bewakoofiyaan review: Don't spend your money on this one | publisher=[[India Today]] | work=Faheen Ruhani | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref> and Rohit Khilnani stated to "skip it".<ref name="IT - 3">{{cite web | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/bewakoofiyaan-review-starring-yushmann-khurrana-sonam-kapoor-rishi-kapoor/1/349616.html | title=Movie review: Bewakoofiyaan. Skip it! | publisher=[[India Today]] | work=Rohit Khilnani | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref> In a review for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' by [[Anupama Chopra]] stated—"This is one of those films that doesn't either offend or engage. It just goes on, in a bland, listless manner, until we hit happily ever after." She praised Khuranna's performance, saying, "The strongest performance here is Ayushmann’s. His anger and frustration at losing the good life are palpable." Concerning Sonam Kapoor's performance, she said, "Sonam looks lovely. She attempts to imbue Mayera with some texture but it’s an uphill climb."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-bewakoofiyaan-is-a-bland-tale-of-yuppies/article1-1195317.aspx |title=Movie review by Anupama Chopra: Bewakoofiyaan is a bland tale of yuppies |publisher=[[Hindustan Times]] |work=Anupama Chopra |date=15 March 2014 |accessdate=18 March 2014}}{{Rating|2 |5}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta in her review for ''[[The Indian Express]]'' stated "Neither Kapoor nor Khurrana manage to lift off the screen: they are as flat as the film".<ref name="TIE">{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/review-bewakoofiyaan-sonam-ayushmann-rishi-kapoor-are-as-flat-as-the-film/ | title=Review Bewakoofiyaan: Sonam, Ayushmann, Rishi Kapoor are as flat as the film | publisher=[[The Indian Express]] | work=Shubhra Gupta | date=15 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}{{Rating|1|5}}</ref>


==Box office==
===Domestic===
The film opened to poor response on the first day of its release.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/bewakoofiyanhasapoorstart | title=Bewakoofiyan Has A Poor Start | publisher=[[Box Office India]] | work=Box Office India Trade Network | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> It went on to collect {{INRConvert|20|m}}—{{INRConvert|22.5|m}} on its first day.<ref name="Day 1">{{cite web | url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/bewakoofiyanpoorfirstdayqueensuperstrongdayeight | title=Bewakoofiyan Poor First Day Queen Super Strong Day Eight | publisher=Box Office India | work=Box Office India Trade Network | date=15 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref> It managed to collect {{INRConvert|67.5|m}} over the first three days of its release showing very little growth on it second day, which was necessary for a [[Multiplex (movie theater)|multiplex]]-oriented film like itself.<ref name="3 Days.">{{cite web | url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/bewkoofiyaanhsdullweekend | title=Bewkoofiyaan Hs Dull Weekend | publisher=Box Office India | work=Box Office India Trade Network | date=17 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref>

===Overseas===
A report by [[Rentrak]] states the film collected in the first three days of its release in – 46,888 [[United States dollar]] (INR 28.64 lakhs) releasing in 51 theatres in United States; 20,850 United States dollar (INR 12.74 lakhs) releasing in 15 theatres in Canada; 33,620 [[Pound (currency)|pounds]] (INR 34.12 lakhs) in 26 theatres in United Kingdom and Ireland; 22,145 [[Australian dollar]] (INR 12.28 lakhs) in Australia with a screen count of 14; and 12,558 [[New Zealand dollar]] (INR 6.56 lakhs) in New Zealand where it has released in 1 theatre.<ref name="3 day Overseas.">{{cite web | url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/overseas/id/516 | title='Queen' races past all films, including 'Bewakoofiyaan'! | publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]] | work=Taran Adarsh & [[Rentrak]] | date=14 March 2014 | accessdate=17 March 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 12:39, 19 March 2014

Bewakoofiyaan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNupur Asthana
Story byHabib Faisal
Produced byAditya Chopra
StarringAyushmann Khurrana
Sonam Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor
CinematographyNeha Parti Matiyani
Edited byAntara Lahiri
Music bySongs:
Raghu Dixit
Background Score:
Hitesh Sonik
Production
company
Release date
  • 14 March 2014 (2014-03-14)
[1]
Running time
118 mins[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Bewakoofiyaan is a 2014 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Nupur Asthana, written by Habib Faisal and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The film features Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sonam Kapoor in lead roles. The theatrical trailer was launched on February 6, 2014 which was coldly received by Critics and was unable to create the desired buzz for the movie.[3] The music of the film was released on 19 February 2014; it was also received with mixed response from critics.[4] The film released on March 14, 2014[1] coinciding with the commencement of the 2014 ICC World Twenty20‎. It went on to collect ₹67.5 million (US$810,000) over the first three days of its release.

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced in December 2012.[5] The film is written by Habib Faisal (of Ishaqzaade fame) and directed by Nupur Asthana (of Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge fame). The film was described as a "slice of life" film, set during the time of recession. Ayushmann Khurrana's and Sonam Kapoor's characters are described as being "passionately in love" and believe that their love can help them survive, however Kapoor's father, played by Rishi Kapoor, strongly believes against this.[6]

Casting

Ayushmann Khurrana, Sonam Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor were cast in December 2012. Ayushmann and Sonam are paired opposite each other for the first time, with Rishi Kapoor cast in the role of Sonam Kapoor's father.[5]

Filming

Shooting for the film began in February 2013[7] in Delhi and Gurgaon.[8][9] Part of the filming planned in Dubai and cast was shooting scenes for the recession comedy Bewakoofiyaan.[10][11]

Soundtrack

Untitled

The soundtrack for the film is composed by Raghu Dixit, while the lyrics are penned by Anvita Dutt, except where noted. Dixit was also the music composer for Asthana's last film, Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge.[12] The song O Heeriye is a bonus track in the film's soundtrack.

Track listing

Bewakoofiyaan
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Gulcharrey"Aditi Singh Sharma, Benny Dayal03:55
2."Khamakhaan" (Lyrics By: Habib Faisal)Ayushmann Khurrana, Neeti Mohan04:25
3."Bewakoofiyaan"Raghu Dixit04:24
4."Rumaani Sa"Mohit Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal04:40
5."Aye Jigida"Vishal Dadlani03:46
6."O Heeriye" (Composed and Lyrics By: Ayushmann Khurrana & Rochak Kohli)Ayushmann Khurrana03:35
Total length:24:45

Critical reception

On release, the film received mixed responses from critics.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21]

Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama praised the film, stating in his review the film to be a "pleasant surprise" with "super performances of [sic] Rishi, Ayushmann and Sonam, watertight writing, skilled direction and dollops of humor." Ultimately, he gave the film 4.5 out of 5 stars.[13] Saibal Chatterjee in his review for NDTV described the film to score "with its disarming simplicity" thereby "never less than watchable".[14] Tushar Joshi reviewing for Daily News and Analysis stated it to miss out on the "opportunity to be smarter and funnier" by playing "too safe to rise above the ordinary".[15] Madhureeta Mukherjee in her review for The Times of India stated the film to have its share of beauty but falters with a helpless script.[16]

According to Sanjuta Sharma of Mint and The Wall Street Journal—the film, "flat, monotonous" and "defying all manner of reason" is no better than "a soap opera" throughout the entire course of the film. She stated Khurrana's act to be a "sum of flat expressions and uninspired lines"; that of Rishir Kapoor's to have "hammy moments" and the lack of character evolution or transformation.[17] In three reviews from India Today, Suhani Singh stated it to offer a "a jaded romance and few laughs";[18] Faheem Ruhani asked the readers not to spend their "money on this one";[19] and Rohit Khilnani stated to "skip it".[20] In a review for Hindustan Times by Anupama Chopra stated—"This is one of those films that doesn't either offend or engage. It just goes on, in a bland, listless manner, until we hit happily ever after." She praised Khuranna's performance, saying, "The strongest performance here is Ayushmann’s. His anger and frustration at losing the good life are palpable." Concerning Sonam Kapoor's performance, she said, "Sonam looks lovely. She attempts to imbue Mayera with some texture but it’s an uphill climb."[22] Shubhra Gupta in her review for The Indian Express stated "Neither Kapoor nor Khurrana manage to lift off the screen: they are as flat as the film".[21]


References

  1. ^ a b "Hindi Movies Release Dates | Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  2. ^ "BEWAKOOFIYAAN (2014)". BBFC. BBFC. 4 March 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  3. ^ "Bewakoofiyaan Official Theatrical Trailer | Feat. Ayushmann Khurrana, Sonam Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor". Koimoi.com. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  4. ^ "Bewakoofiyaan Songs of 2014 - Listen to Bewakoofiyaan Songs Online | Bewakoofiyaan Music Albums Songs". Gaana.com. 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  5. ^ a b "Sonam Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana bag Yash Raj Films' next | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Dnaindia.com. 2012-12-27. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  6. ^ "Ayushmann Khurrana, Sonam Kapoor in YRF's next project". Indian Express. 2012-12-27. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  7. ^ "Sonam Kapoor kickstarts shooting for YRF's next - bollywood news". glamsham.com. 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  8. ^ Name * (2013-02-18). "Ayushmann Khurrana And Sonam Kapoor Starts Shooting YRF's Next". Bollywoodjournal.com. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  9. ^ Bollywood (2013-01-12). "Ayushmann to shoot YRF's next in Delhi | CanIndia NEWS". Canindia.com. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  10. ^ "Sonam Kapoor filming in Dubai right now". GulfNews.com. 2014-02-11. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  11. ^ "Bewakoofiyan - Review". Womenpla.net. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  12. ^ "Yash Raj Films". Yash Raj Films. 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  13. ^ a b "Bewakoofiyaan". Taran Adarsh. Bollywood Hungama. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  14. ^ a b "Bewakoofiyaan movie review". Saibal Chatterjee. NDTV. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  15. ^ a b "Film Review: Bewakoofiyaan plays it too safe to rise above the ordinary". Tushar Johsi. Daily News and Analysis. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  16. ^ a b "Bewakoofiyaan". Madhureeta Mukherjee. The Times of India. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  17. ^ a b "Film Review | Bewakoofiyaan". Sanjukta Sharma. Mint & The Wall Street Journal. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  18. ^ a b "Movie review: Bewakoofiyaan offers a jaded romance and few laughs". Suhani Singh. India Today. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  19. ^ a b "Bewakoofiyaan review: Don't spend your money on this one". Faheen Ruhani. India Today. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  20. ^ a b "Movie review: Bewakoofiyaan. Skip it!". Rohit Khilnani. India Today. 14 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  21. ^ a b "Review Bewakoofiyaan: Sonam, Ayushmann, Rishi Kapoor are as flat as the film". Shubhra Gupta. The Indian Express. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  22. ^ "Movie review by Anupama Chopra: Bewakoofiyaan is a bland tale of yuppies". Anupama Chopra. Hindustan Times. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.

Template:Yash Raj Films

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bewakoofiyaan&oldid=600297966"