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Gajalu (Nepali: गाँजलु) is a Nepali movie that depicts the life of living goddess Kumari after her retirement. Shristi Shrestha plays the role of Sujata Shakya, a former Kumari. The movie is about her friendship with her six friends who happen to change her life. This movie is partly inspired by novel named Half Girlfriend by Chetan Bhagat.[2][3][4][5][6]
| Gajalu | |
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| Directed by | Hem Raj BC[1] |
| Produced by | Rohit Adhikari / Hem Raj BC[1] |
| Starring | Shristi Shrestha, Anmol K.C. |
| Edited by | Rohhan Rye |
| Music by | Songs:
Background Scores: Sound Design,Mixing |
Production companies | Rohit Adhikar Films, BC Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 min |
| Country | Nepal |
| Language | Nepali |
| Budget | 1 crores |
| Box office | 4.9 crores |
The film was produced by Rohit Adhikari Films in association with BC Motion Pictures. The screenplay of the movie was written by Hem Raj BC. and the music was composed by Hercules Basnet, Kali Parsad Baskot and Jaing. The movie was released on जेठ २८, २०७३/ June 10, 2016.[7][8]
Gajalu is the story of a former Kumari who figures her way out of the traditional dogmas after meeting a group of friends, and starts living an independent life then after.[9][10] The movie met with positive reviews and is considered to be best film of Anmol K.C.[citation needed]
Cast edit
- Shristi Shrestha as Sujata Shakya/Kumari
- Anmol K.C. as Aarav
- Salon Basnet as Tanke
- Gaurav Pahari as Om
- Menuka Pradhan, as Prakriti/sister of Aarav
- Rohhan Rai as Rohhan
- Gauri Malla
Crew edit
The crew included Rajendra Moktan (colourist), Uttam Neupane Sound designer, Shailesh Shrestha (Background score), Shailendra Dhoj Karki (DOP), Surendra Poudel (editor), Keshav Thapa (choreographer), Saswot Man Shrestha (publicity designer), Mahesh Baral (associate), Krishna Shrestha (visual effects).
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Timi Aayou" | Hercules Basnet | Hercules Basnet | Hercules Basnet | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Muskuraunu ko katha" | Kali Prasad Baskota,Sabin Ektare | Kali Prasad Baskota | Suman Gurung | 3:51 |
| 3. | "Rang Ranja" | Jain j | Jain j | Siwani Moktan | 3:48 |
| 4. | "Zindagiko yehi ta nasha ho" | Hercules Basnet | Hercules Basnet | Hercules Basnet ,Nikita Thapa | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 22:18 | ||||
International Release edit
Gajalu was screened in Cineworld, UK . This is the first time in history for Nepalese film to be screened in Cineworld , second largest cinema operator in Europe.[11][12]
References edit
- ^ a b "Gajalu: Exploring relationship". The Himalayan Times. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "'गाजलु'मा पूर्व कुमारीको प्रेम जीवन". www.nepalipatra.com.
- ^ "'Gajalu' movie review: A fair addition to Hemraj BC's universe". english.onlinekhabar.com.
- ^ "An interesting love story based Nepali movie Gajalu trailer has been released". www.nepalboxoffice.tk.
- ^ "Gajalu- movie about after being Goddess Kumari". awaken-nepal.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-07-29.
- ^ "Gajalu trailer released, an interesting love story concept". xnepali.net.
- ^ "Friday release, Gajalu". xnepali.net.
- ^ "Anamol and Aditee seal deal for Nepali film 'KRI'". My Republica. Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ^ "Gajalu: Exploring relationship". The Himalayan Times. 2016-06-11. Archived from the original on 2016-07-10. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
- ^ "'Gajalu' premiers in London without Anmol KC – OnlineKhabar". Retrieved 2017-05-30.
- ^ "NEPALESE FILM "GAJALU" SCREENING AT CINEWORLD". habamoment.com.
- ^ "CINEWORLD To Screen Nepali Films". lexlimbu.com. 22 July 2016.