Banjo is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language musical action drama film , directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Krishika Lulla under the banner of Eros International.[2] Principal photography began at the end of January 2016[3] and the film was released on 23 September 2016.[4] Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri starred in the film.[3][5] The film received mixed reviews upon its release and was declared a flop at the box office.[6][7]
| Banjo | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Ravi Jadhav |
| Written by | Kapil Sawant Nikhil Mehrotra Ravi Jadhav |
| Produced by | Krishika Lulla |
| Starring | Riteish Deshmukh Nargis Fakhri |
| Cinematography | Tapan Tushar Basu |
| Edited by | Rameshwar S. Bhagat |
| Music by | Songs: Vishal–Shekhar Background Score: Sourav Roy |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Vashu Bhagnani (Pooja Ent. Films) India |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | est. ₹13.24 crore[1] |
Plot edit
Mickey (Luke Kenny) is an American, temporarily based in Mumbai, who is in search of an instrumentalist capable of playing the (Indian) banjo. While trying to contact his music festival aspirant friend Christina (Nargis Fakhri), he comes across a local concert organised by a band of poor friends: five of them, led by Taraat (Riteish Deshmukh), who, unknown to Mickey, is the right match for him and Christina to show up at the festival. Christina, upon arrival in Mumbai, is forced to seek out odd jobs and portray Mumbai as dirty, but when, through a local MLA, she meets Taraat, who falls in love with her at first sight, she begins recognising the city as a good place. Taraat is at loggerheads with the leader of an underpaid rival band, who frames him wrongly for the assassination of the MLA who had introduced Taraat to Christina. By that time, in a twist of fate, Christina, while trying to chase the sounds of a banjo being perfectly played, discovers it is Taraat, and convinces him.
Following the assassination, Taraat is disowned by his friends, who accuse him of committing a crime, under what is obviously a false impression. However, when the rival band's lead musician admits his mistake, the friends get back together. Finally, they are given a chance by popular music baron Shamin Nair (Mohan Kapoor). However, shortly after Christina returns to the States, Nair humiliates Taraat, who threatens Nair and dares him to steal the show. When the band makes an entry, Nair is convinced of the band's power as it plays a sway-away song based around Lord Ganesha. Finally, after Mickey sends a recording of the song to Christina, Taraat is contacted by her to come to the US for attending the festival.
Cast edit
- Riteish Deshmukh as Nandkishore/Taraat
- Nargis Fakhri as Christina/Chris
- Dharmesh Yelande as Grease[8]
- Aditya Kumar as Paper
- Ram Menon as Vajya
- Mahesh Shetty as Pakkaya
- Luke Kenny as Mickey a.k.a. Mic
- Mohan Kapoor as music baron Shamin Nair
- Anand Ingale
Reception edit
Critical response edit
Banjo received mixed reviews from critics.[6] The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5, writing that "If you are familiar with Mumbai's working-class neighbourhoods, where the hearts of the poor are bigger than the pay packages of those residing in the mushrooming high-rises, you'll be able to notice the beauty of Banjo. It also makes you respect the street musicians a little more."[9] Hindustan Times rated the film 3/5, stating that "there's a lot to like in Riteish Deshmukh film."[10] Koimoi.com rated the film 2/5, writing that "Banjo is easily passable. Why would you waste your money to watch Nargis’ acting and Riteish juggling between his Lai Bhaari an Rockstar character.[11] Rediff.com rated the film 2/5, writing that it has "nothing much to beat about."[12] NDTV rated the film 1.5/5, writing that "Riteish Deshmukh's film is a pale shadow of Rock On!!."[13] The Indian Express rated the film 0.5/5, writing that "Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri film has no redeeming features."[14]
Box Office edit
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India edit
The film's first weekend produced a net collection of ₹5.92 crore.[1] In the next four days, the film collected ₹2.03 crore, which took its first week collection to a total of ₹7.95 crore.[1] The film's net collection from India is ₹8.80 crore while its grossing in India is ₹12.22 crore (US$1.5 million).
Overseas edit
The film collected ₹15 lakh (US$19,000) from North America (USA & Canada), ₹3 lakh (US$3,800) from Australia and ₹84 lakh (US$110,000) from New Zealand.[1]
The film's worldwide lifetime grossing is ₹13.24 crore (US$1.7 million).[1]
Soundtrack edit
| Banjo | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 23 August 2016 |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 25:22 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Eros Now |
| Producer | Krishika Lulla |
The background score for the film was composed by Sourav Roy.[15] The soundtrack album of Banjo consists of seven songs composed by Vishal–Shekhar with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The music rights are acquired by Eros Music. The first song of the film "Bappa" was released on 18 August 2016. The Song "Bappa" and "Om Ganapataye Namah Deva" become most popular songs in Ganesh Utsav in 2016.[16] The full music album was released on 23 August 2016.Even today, this film is remembered on the performance of Ritesh Deshmukh.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rada" | Nakash Aziz, Shalmali Kholgade | 2:57 |
| 2. | "Udan Choo" | Hriday Gattani | 3:32 |
| 3. | "Pee Paa Ke" | Nakash Aziz | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Bappa" | Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Rehamo Karam" | Ajay Gogavale | 2:30 |
| 6. | "Om Ganapataye Namaha Deva" | Nakash Aziz, Vishal Dadlani | 2:47 |
| Total length: | 25:22 | ||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Box Office: Worldwide Collections and Day wise breakup of Banjo". Bollywood Hungama. 24 September 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Banjo Movie Review, Trailer, Cast & Crew - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri's 'Banjo' goes on floors". Deccan Chronicle. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Banjo". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ "Riteish, Nargis start shooting 'Banjo'". Business Standard. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ^ a b Goswami, Parismita (23 September 2016). "Banjo review round-up: Here is what critics have to say about Riteish Deshmukh film". International Business Times, India Edition.
- ^ "Box Office: Banjo, Wah Taj, Parched flop". Rediff.
- ^ Kaushal, Ruchi (9 August 2016). "'Banjo' Trailer: Riteish Deshmukh enthrals and Nargis Fakhri adds oomph". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "Banjo Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Banjo by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Banjo review: There's a lot to like in this Riteish Deshmukh film". Hindustan Times. 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Banjo Review". 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Banjo review: Not much to beat about!". Rediff.
- ^ "Banjo Movie Review: Riteish Deshmukh's Film is a Pale Shadow of Rock On - NDTV Movies". NDTVMovies.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Banjo review: Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri film has no redeeming features". 23 September 2016.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Banjo Official Trailer | Watch Full Movie On Eros Now. YouTube.
- ^ "Music Review: Banjo". Times of India. 9 September 2016. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
External links edit
- Banjo at IMDb
- Banjo at Bollywood Hungama
