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Bhagwan Bharose

Bhagwan Bharose[2] is an Indian 2023 Hindi language film directed by Shiladitya Bora.[3] The film stars Satendra Soni, Sparsh Suman, Vinay Pathak,[4] Masumeh Makhija, Shrikant Verma, Mahesh Sharma and Sawan Tank[5] and Manurishi Chaddha.[6] It is produced by Prasanna Vithanage along with Platoon One Films, Lighthouse Innoventures & Sri Sathya Sai Arts. The film is based on a true story by Sudhakar Neelmani, with screenplay and dialogues by Sudhakar and Mohit Chauhan. It features original music by the Indian rock band Indian Ocean (band) with lyrics by Sanjeev Sharma.[7] Bhagwan Bharose is selected as the Closing Film for the 25th UK Asian Film Festival, London.[8][9]

Bhagwan Bharose
Directed byShiladitya Bora
Screenplay bySudhakar Nilmani 'Eklavya'
Story bySudhakar Nilmani 'Eklavya'
Starring
CinematographySurjodeep Ghosh
Edited bySuraj Gunjal
Music byIndian Ocean (band)
Production
company
Platoon One Films
Distributed byPVR Inox Pictures
Release date
  • 13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Synopsis edit

Bhagwan Bharose is about two young, impressionable kids whose ideas about faith are constantly questioned and changed as their little world expands and takes into its fold, their country's fast-changing socio-political landscape. The official tagline of the film highlights it as a story of lost childhood.[10]

Cast edit

Music edit

The music of the film is composed by Indian Ocean, a popular Indian rock band with lyrics by Sanjeev Sharma. Along with the songs, Indian ocean has also created the background music (BGM) for the film.

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Chai Pakode"Sanjeev SharmaIndian Ocean (band)3:36
2."Ek Jaan Se Duniya"Sanjeev SharmaIndian Ocean (band)4:27

Release edit

Canadian film company Rhythm Boyz acquired the overseas distribution rights for North America, Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand and released Bhagwan Bharose in these markets on Oct. 13.[13] PVR Inox Pictures will release the film in India on the same day.[14] The official theatrical poster of the film was unveiled by the Indian auteur Sriram Raghavan on 21 September 2023.[15]

Bhagwan Bharose had its world premiere at the 25th UK Asian Film Festival held from 4–14 May 2023 in London, where it also won the Flame Award for Best Film.[16] It was also selected as the closing film of the 9th Jaffna International Cinema Festival in Sri Lanka.[17]

In January 2024, Bhagwan Bharose is scheduled to be featured at the renowned Honolulu Museum of Art's Doris Duke Theatre, situated in Hawaii and recognized as the state's largest independent arthouse theatre.[18] Additionally, it will be first Indian film to be showcased at the Snowdance Independent Film Festival, Essen, Germany. Snowdance is ranked among the top 100 best-reviewed festivals globally.[19]

It is the first independent film, in India, to get a commercial release in Leh Ladakh, at the world's highest mobile cinema hall which is perched at an astonishing 11,562 feet.[20]

Reception edit

Bobby LePire of Film Threat gave the film a 10/10 movie score and wrote that, "The screenwriters and director have something they are passionate about and convey it with heart. The film is simply beautiful to behold."[21]

Richard Propes of The Independent Critic gave the film a rating of 4 stars out of 5, saying, "Easily one of my favorite films so far in 2023, Bhagwan Bharose is a reminder of how deeply the choices we make in our daily lives impact the children."[22]

Dhaval Roy of The Times of India gave it a 3.5 star and said that "The film is thought-provoking without being preachy. What truly stands out about the movie is the strong message it delivers without letting go of the compelling story and narrative."[23]

Anna M. M. Vetticad on an Instagram post writes " As many moneyed Hindi films bow and scrape before the present establishment, Bhagwan Bharose is among the few that stand out for their courage, accompanied, thankfully, by quality."[24]

Saumya Baijal from Outlook India writes in her article that, "Ab Toh Sab Bhagwan Bharose is a timely reminder of a past that has shaped the hate of the present...A film and script like this is deeply aware of its gaze. A third person viewing that is strikingly personal, set in the languid village that not once favors any narrative."[25]

From Mint Lounge, Udita Jhunjhunwala writes in her review of Bhagwan Bharose, "Several ideas in this unhurried story...Director Shiladitya Bora's debut feature film extracts wonderful performances from its young cast"[26]

Élie Castiel from Kino Culture Montreal gave the film 4 stars and writes, "This is independent Indian cinema at its most demanding respectability. Shiladitya Bora, definitely a name to remember. As we retain those, among others, from China, South Korea, Romania and even Iran."[27]

Bhagwan Bharose made it to The Times of India ETimes Top 20 Bollywood Movies of 2023.[28]

References edit

  1. ^ "Bhagwan Bharose (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Filmmaker Shiladitya Bora's 'Bhagwan Bharose' To Premiere At The UK Asian Film Festival". ABP Live. 25 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Shiladitya Bora: Directed first feature after 20-year wait". Mid Day. 6 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Vinay Pathak to essay the lead in Bhagwan Bharose". New Indian Express.
  5. ^ "Aye Zindagi actor Sawan Tank to be next seen in film 'Bhagwan Bharose' starring alongside Vinay Pathak=Times of India". The Times of India. 18 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Vinay Pathak-starrer 'Bhagwan Bharose' slated for winter 2022 release". The Tribune.
  7. ^ "Shiladitya Bora's 'Bhagwan Bharose' to be screened at UK Asian Film Festival | Entertainment".
  8. ^ "Shiladitya Bora's debut film Bhagwan Bharose to have its world premiere at the 25th UK Asian Film Festival". Indian Express.
  9. ^ "Vinay Pathak's Bhagwan Bharose bags Best Film award at UK Asian Film Festival". 15 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Assam director Shiladitya Bora's 'Bhagwan Bharose' wins best film award at UK Asian Film Festival". 18 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Vinay Pathak to essay the lead in Shiladitya Bora's debut feature 'Bhagwan Bharose', slated for a winter 2022 release". Bollywood Hungama. 6 December 2021.
  12. ^ "'Aye Zindagi' Actor Sawan Tank: There Were Scenes When I Couldn't Stop Myself From Crying – Sawan Tank". Outlook.
  13. ^ Frater, Patrick (14 September 2023). "Oscar-Winner Youn Yuh-jung, 'Moving' Star Han Hyo-joo Set to Appear at Busan's Actors' House – Global Bulletin". Variety. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Sriram Raghavan Unveils Shiladitya Bora's 'Bhagwan Bharose' Poster". 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  15. ^ FC, Team (21 September 2023). "Sriram Raghavan Unveils Poster for Shiladitya Bora's Directorial Debut, Bhagwan Bharose". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Vinay Pathak's Bhagwan Bharose bags Best Film award at UK Asian Film Festival". Hindustan Times. 15 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Shiladitya Bora's directorial debut at Jaffna ICF". Print Edition - The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  18. ^ "| Honolulu Museum of Art". honolulumuseum.org. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Vinay Pathak starrer 'Bhagwan Bharose' becomes the first Indian Film to make it to Snowdance Independent Film Festival". The Times of India. 31 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  20. ^ "This is the first independent film to get commercial release at Leh and Ladakh". WION. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  21. ^ LePier, Bobby (11 May 2023). "Bhagwan Bharose". Film Threat.
  22. ^ Propes, Richard. "Bhagwan Bharose". The Independent Critic.
  23. ^ "Bhagwan Bharose Movie Review : An immersive tale of faith and lost innocence". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
  24. ^ M.M. Vetticad, Anna (13 October 2023). "Bhagwan Bharose Review". Instagram.
  25. ^ Baijal, Saumya (20 October 2023). "Too close to reality". Outlook.
  26. ^ Jhunjhunwala, Udita (13 October 2023). "Bhagwan Bharose Review". Mint Lounge.
  27. ^ Castiel, Élie (12 October 2023). "Bhagwan Bharose". KinoCulture Montreal.
  28. ^ "Best Bollywood Movies of 2023". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 December 2023.

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