Halal (Marathi: हलाल) is 2017 Marathi language social drama film, directed by national award-winning director Shivaji Lotan Patil and produced by Amol Kagne, Laxman Kagne under the banner of Amol Kagne Productions. It is their first film, and it deals with the theme of loyalty, love and the institution of marriage that is deemed to be pious by the society. Portraying the family system of Indian Muslims, the film depicts human emotions, and the trials and the tribulations that women in our society go through. The film features Chinmay Mandlekar, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Pritam Kagne and Vijay Chavan in pivotal roles.

Halal
Theatrical release poster
Directed byShivaji Lotan Patil
Written byRajan Khan
Screenplay byNishant Dhapse
Based onHalal
by Rajan Khan
Produced byAmol Kagne
Laxman Kagne
StarringChinmay Mandlekar
Priyadarshan Jadhav
Pritam Kagne
Vijay Chavan
Amol Kagne
CinematographyRamani Ranjan Das
Edited byNilesh Gavand
Music byVijay Gatlewar
Production
company
Amol Kagne Films
Release dates
  • January 2016 (2016-01) (PIFF)[1]
  • 6 October 2017 (2017-10-06)
Running time
148 Minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Halal was premiered at the Pune International Film Festival 2016.[1] It was also screened at the 2016 Aurangabad International Film Festival.[2] The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival and at Goa Marathi Film Festival 2016.[3]

The film was theatrically released on 6 October 2017.

Synopsis edit

Halim is divorced by her husband, but he comes back deciding to re-marry her. As per religion Halim has to undergo halala, that she has to marry another man, consummate relationship, divorce him and then marry her first husband. A Maulana offers to do that. Maulana showers her with love and care and she gets confused between staying and leaving the current marriage.

Cast edit

Production edit

Amol Kagne and Laxman Kagne produced this movie. Story and dialogues written by Nishant Dhapse, DOP is Ramani Ranjandas, editing by Nilesh Gavand. Music given by Vijay Gatlewar and songs sung by Adarsh Shinde and Vijay Gatlewar.[4]

Release edit

The official trailer of the film was unveiled by Rajshri Marathi on 14 September 2017.[5]

The film was theatrically released on 6 October 2017.[6][7]

Reception edit

Halal was screened at the Pune International Film Festival, the Yashvantrao Chavan International Film Festival and the Aurangabad International Film Festival.[8][9] The film has received highly positive reviews from audience, critics & media.[2][10] Screenplay writer Nishant Dhapse won the "Best Marathi Screenplay Award" at Pune International Film Festival.[11] Halal was also screened at the Cannes Film Festival, scheduled between 11 and 22 May 2016.[12] Halal was also screened at the Goa Film Festival, receiving overwhelming response.There were about 20 films screened during this film festival, including one Konkani film.[3] Halal was screened at the Godrej International Film Festival 2016 on 12 August 2016.[13] Halal was screened at the 47th International Film Festival of India was held during 20 to 28 November 2016 at Goa.[14][15][16] Halal was screened at the Delhi International Film Festival 2016 held between 3 and 9 December at Central Park and NDMC Convention Centre, Connaught Place New Delhi.[17] The film is also scheduled to screen at Asian Film Festival.

Soundtrack edit

Halal
Soundtrack album by
Vijay Gatlewar
Released13 September 2017 (2017-09-13)
Recorded2017
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length8:35
LanguageMarathi
LabelZee Music Company
External audio
  Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The songs for the film are composed by Vijay Gatlewar and lyrics by Subodh Pawar and Sayed Akhtar.

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Maula Maula Mera Maula"Subodh Pawar and Sayed AkhtarAdarsha Shinde, Vijay Gatlewar5:19
2."Saiya Mera Saiya"Subodh PawarVijay Gatlewar3:16
Total length:8:35

Accolades edit

Halal film garnered many awards and nominations in several categories with praise for Shivaji Lotan-Patil's direction, cinematography, production design, costumes, and cast's performances. At the Maharashtra State Film Awards 2016, the film won 6 awards.[18] It was also nominated for Sanskruti Kaladarpan Awards 2016[19].

Ceremony Category Nominee Result Ref.
53rd Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Film in social issue category Halal Won [18]
Best debut Film Production Amol Kagne Films Won [18]
Best Social Issue Director Shivaji Lotan-Patil Won [18]
Best Writer Rajan Khan Won [18]
Best Background Music Honey Satamkar Won [18]
Best Lyricist Sayeed Akhtar Won [18]
Sanskruti Kala Darpan Awards 2016 Best Feature Film Halal Nominated [20]
Best Debut Actor Pritam Kagne Nominated [20]
Best Writer Rajan Khan Nominated [20]
4th Indian Cine Film Festival-2016 Best Social Film Halal Won [21]
Sahyadri Cine Awards 2016 Best Social Film Halal Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Chinmay Mandalekar Nominated
Best Actress Pritam Kagne Nominated
Best Story Rajan Khan Nominated
Best Lyricist Subodh Powar, Sayyad Akhtar Nominated
Zee Gaurav 2017 Best Supporting Actor Priyadarshan Jadhav Won
Best Story Rajan Khan Won

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References edit

  1. ^ a b "PUNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (PIFF)". www.piffindia.com. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b "औरंगाबाद आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवात 'हलाल'". Loksatta. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b Kulye, Ajay. "'Halal' receives overwhelming response at Goa Film Festival - Marathi Cineyug". marathicineyug.com. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  4. ^ "First Screening of 'Halal' in PIFF". huntnews.in. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  5. ^ Halal (हलाल) - Official Trailer - Marathi Movie 2017 - Chinmay Mandlekar, Priyadarshan Jadhav. Rajshri Marathi. YouTube. 14 September 2017.
  6. ^ "FILM: HALAL". Pune Mirror.
  7. ^ "Halal Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Halal by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  8. ^ "औरंगाबाद आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवात हलाल - My Marathi". mymarathi.net. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  9. ^ "औरंगाबाद आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सवात हलाल". mumbainewsnetwork.blogspot.in. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  10. ^ "'Halal' Nominated for PIFF 2016!". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  11. ^ "PUNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (PIFF)". www.piffindia.com. Archived from the original on 11 January 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  12. ^ "Three Marathi Films To Be Screened At Cannes International Film Fest". ZEE Talkies. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  13. ^ "Halal : Marathi Cinema Now Opening Screening". allevents.in. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  14. ^ "'इफ्फी'त झळकणार हलाल". ORIENT PUBLICATION. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  15. ^ "'इफ्फी'त झळकणार हलाल". Rangmaitra. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  16. ^ "'इफ्फी'त झळकणार 'हलाल'". Loksatta (in Marathi). 17 October 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  17. ^ "INDIAN SHOWCASE". Diff. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g Kulye, Ajay. "53rd Maharashtra State Film Awards 2016: Full Nominations List - Marathi Cineyug". marathicineyug.com. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  19. ^ "Sanskruti Kala Darpan Award 2016 | Marathi Program on tv". tvwish.com. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  20. ^ a b c "Nominations for Sanskruti Kala Darpan 2016 Announced". StarMarathi.in. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  21. ^ "::: Indian Cine Film Festival:::". miniboxoffice.com. Retrieved 1 October 2016.

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