Kishmish
| Kishmish | |
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| Directed by | Rahool Mukherjee |
| Written by | Rahool Mukherjee |
| Produced by | Dev |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Modhura Palit |
| Edited by | Amit Ray |
| Music by | Nilayan Chatterjee |
Production companies | Dev Entertainment Ventures M.K. Media |
| Distributed by | SSR Cinemas |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | ₹1.4 Cr |
| Box office | ₹2.6 Cr[2] |
Kishmish (transl. Raisins) is a 2022 Indian Bengali-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Rahool Mukherjee. This film is jointly produced by Dev Entertainment Ventures and M. K. Media.[3] The film stars Dev and Rukmini Maitra.[4][5] The supporting cast includes Kharaj Mukherjee, Anjana Basu, June Malia and Kamaleshwar Mukherjee.[6]
Plot
[edit]After failing in the school examinations, Tintin goes to college where he meets Rohini, a topper girl in his batch. Gradually they fell in love. They both want to get married but somehow, they couldn't manage their parents. Then a series of events happen in their life which make the situation more complex.
Cast
[edit]- Dev as Krishanu Chatterjee aka Tintin
- Rukmini Maitra as Rohini Sen
- Kharaj Mukherjee as Govinda "Goblu" Chatterjee, Tintin's father
- Anjana Basu as Pubali Chatterjee, Tintin's mother
- Kamaleshwar Mukherjee as Ashim Sen, Rohini's father
- June Malia as Rohini's mother
- Lily Chakravarty as Buri, Pubali's aunt
- Ankush Hazra (cameo appearance) [7]
- Rituparna Sengupta (cameo appearance) [8]
- Paran Bandopadhyay (cameo appearance)
- Srabanti Chatterjee (cameo appearance)[9]
- Jisshu Sengupta (cameo appearance) [8]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The film was announced in November 2020, starring Dev and Rukmini Maitra.[10]
Filming
[edit]The makers of the film with arranged an muhurat puja for the team a month ahead of filming.[11] The principal photography of the film started in August 2021 in Kolkata, followed by Darjeeling, and was completed within 10 days.[12] The film was wrapped up on 22 September 2021.[13]
Soundtrack
[edit]The film's music composed and lyrics written by Nilayan Chatterjee. On 30 March 2022, the first song titled "Tui Bolbo Na Tumi" [14] sung by Nikhita Gandhi and Subhadeep Pan was unveiled.[15][16] Ten days later, the second song "Oboseshe" sung by Arijit Singh was released.[17]
| Kishmish | |||||||||||
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| Soundtrack album by Nilayan Chatterjee | |||||||||||
| Released | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Recorded | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | ||||||||||
| Length | 16:49 | ||||||||||
| Label | Saregama Bengali | ||||||||||
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| Singles from Kishmish | |||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tui Bolbo Na Tumi" | Nikhita Gandhi, Subhadeep Pan | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Oboseshe" | Arijit Singh | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Kanna" | Papon | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Janina Bhalolaga" | Nikhita Gandhi, Shaswat Singh | 4:09 |
| Total length: | 16:49 | ||
Release
[edit]The film was released theatrically on 29 April 2022.[18]
Reception
[edit]Upam Buzarbaruah of The Times of India gave it three and a half stars out of five and praised the movie saying that it is quite a pleasant watch. He noted that runtime of almost two and a half hours is a bit lengthy but the narrative, interspersed with some nice melodious songs, moves at a relatively fast pace and helps in passing the time easily. He opined that Kishmish is a refreshing treat for all ages and for the family.[19]
Anandabazar Patrika reviewed that the film brings back the nostalgic memories of college days and that watching it would lead one to possess a desire to go back to college.[20] The protagonist of the film, Dev, expressed that the best review was received from his father. He wrote "In my 39 years of life, my dad never wrote me a letter. Like every other movie, my dad and my family came today to see the movie Kishmish. Outside Dad wrote "Kishmish Super duper Hit"."[21] Ei Samay reviewed it and gave it three and a half stars out of five.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ Jha, Lata (2 February 2022). "Bengali film 'Kishmish' to release on 29 April". mint.
- ^ "Dev- Jeet- Rana: এবার রানার কাঠগড়ায় দেব, জিৎ! ২ ছবির বক্স অফিস রিপোর্ট প্রকাশ্যে আনলেন প্রযোজক". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Kishmish (2022) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kolkata - BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Dev and Rukmini Maitra talk about their film 'Kishmish'". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "For Rukmini, it doesn't have to be all work no fun - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Dev and Rukmini explain 'Kishmish' shows how parents can become best friends - Times of India". The ei somoy.
- ^ "'অতিথি' অঙ্কুশকে ধন্যবাদ জানালেন দেব, ব্যাপারটা কী?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 22 August 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Dev's got a surprise for the audience - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "ফের বড় পর্দায় একসঙ্গে দেব-শ্রাবন্তী! থাকছে আরও চমক". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 17 August 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "This is when Dev-Rukmini's 'Kishmish' will hit the floors - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Snapshots from the mahurat of romcom Kishmish". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ Banerjee, Amitava (14 September 2021). "Dev visits the Hills to shoot for 'Kishmish'". www.millenniumpost.in.
- ^ "Dev, Rukmini wrap up 'Kishmish' shoot with hilarious Nagin Dance - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Kishmish: Get ready to groove with 'Toke Tui Bolbo Na Tui' as Dev-Rukmini redefine college romance - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "It is very Kolkatan to own your virtues… this has shaped my art: Nikhita Gandhi". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Sound engineer Subhadeep Pan debuts as a playback singer in Dev's upcoming film, Kishmish". www.indulgexpress.com.
- ^ "Kishmish New Song Obosheshe By Arijit Singh : অবশেষে ভালবেসে চলে যাব". Kolkata TV. 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Dev, Rukmini announce the release date of 'Kishmish', deets inside - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Kishmish Movie Review: A refreshing treat of a film for the family" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ রায়, অময় দেব. "Kishmish Review: 'কিশমিশ' দেখতে দেখতে যেন ফিরে আসে কলেজবেলার দিনগুলো!". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Dev Kishmish Review: কিশমিশের সেরা রিভিউ কার থেকে পেলেন দেব!". EI Samay (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "কিশমিশ: কিশমিশ-এ ফ্লায়িং কালারস নিয়ে পাশ দেব-রুক্মিণীর, ছক্কা খরাজের". EI Samay (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 May 2022.