Medal[1] is a 2022 Gujarati film directed by Dhaval Jitesh Shukal. It stars Jayesh More,[2] Kinjal Rajpriya,[3] Maulik Nayak,[4] Hemang Dave, Chetan Daiya,[5] and others.The film was written by Vaishak Ratanben, edited by Rraja Sanjay Chokshi, produced by Dhruvin Dakshesh Shah, and distributed by Rupam Entertainment.
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| Directed by | Dhaval Jitesh Shukal |
| Written by |
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| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Tapan Vyas |
| Music by | Kushal Chokshi |
Production company |
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| Distributed by | Rupam Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 166 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot edit
A young English teacher chooses to teach at a government school by declining a dream job at private school. He fights against social stigmas, cultivate young minds and trains them to win a Medal at Khel Kala Mahakumbh, will they win?[6]
Cast edit
- Jayesh More as Ajit
- Kinjal Rajpriya as Anjali Mehta
- Maulik Nayak as Raman
- Hemang Dave as Mohan
- Vaishakh Ratanben as Girish
- Chetan Daiya as the sarpanch of Timli
- Bhavya Sirohi as Jashoda ("Jasli")
- Archan Trivedi as the principal of Timli school
- Shounak Vyas
- Aakash Zala
- Nisarg Trivedi
- Jagurti Thakor
- Arvind Vegda
- Haresh Dagia
- Dipen Raval
- Niyati Suthar
- Master Karan Patel
- Kabir Daiya
- Arya Sagar
- Rishabh Thakor
- Rishi Panchal
Marketing and Release edit
The teaser of the film was released at the end of August by the producer, Dhruvin Shah.[7][8] The official trailer was released on YouTube on 19 October 2022.[9][10] The film was released on 25 November 2022.[11]
Soundtrack edit
| Medal | |
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| Studio album by Kushal Chokshi | |
| Released | 2 September 2022 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | Navkar Music |
Tracklist edit
The soundtrack of the album is composed by Kushal Chokshi with lyrics written by Niren Bhatt. The soundtrack album consists of eight tracks.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Medal Anthem" | Munaf Luhar | Kushal Chokshi | Kushal Chokshi and Kids | 1:03 |
| 2. | "Tarla No Desh" | Munaf Luhar | Kushal Chokshi | Aditya Gadhvi | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Ehsaas Taro" | Munaf Luhar | Kushal Chokshi | Parthiv Gohil | 2:55 |
| 4. | "Medal Motivation" | Munaf Luhar | Kushal Chokshi | Kushal Chokshi & Kids | 2:35 |
| 5. | "Ehasaas Taro (Unplugged)" | Munaf Luhar | Kushal Chokshi | Kavya Limaye | 3:04 |
| 6. | "Aabhla No Desh" | Munaf Luhar | Kushal Chokshi | Aditya Gadhvi | 3:04 |
| 7. | "Asatyo Mahe Thi" | Nanalal Dalpatram Kavi | Kushal Chokshi | Parthiv Gohil, Kushal Chokshi, and Kids | 2:19 |
| 8. | "Bhai Bhai 3" | Arvind Vegda | Arvind Vegda | Arvind Vegda | 2:14 |
Reception edit
Rachana Joshi of Gujarati Mid-Day rated it 4 stars out of 5. She praised the performances, direction and story but criticised the music.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Medal – Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Medal' trailer: Jayesh More's sports drama will keep viewers glued to their seats – Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "જયેશ મોરે અને કિંજલ રાજપ્રિયા અભિનીત ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ "મેડલ"નું ટ્રેલર લોન્ચ – Western Times". 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Maulik Nayak to play Raman in 'Medal'; film to hit the big screens on November 25 – Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Chetan Diaya To Play Sarpanch in 'Medal' – Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "રાષ્ટ્રીય પુરસ્કાર વિજેતા ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ મેડલ નું ટ્રેલર લોન્ચ – Akila News".
- ^ "Dhruvin Shah's Gujarati film 'Medal' trending with 1 million views on YouTube – The Blunt Times".
- ^ "With 1 million views, Dhruvin Shah's Gujarati film 'Medal' is trending on YouTube – ANI".
- ^ "જયેશ મોરે અને કિંજલ રાજપ્રિયા અભિનીત ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ "મેડલ"નું ટ્રેલર લોન્ચ –WesternTimes". 19 October 2022.
- ^ "Medal: સસ્પેન્સ અને મોટિવેશનનો ડોઝ આપતી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ મેડલનું ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ, જુઓ –Mid Day". 19 October 2022.
- ^ Medal Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes
- ^ "'Medal' Review : Sharp yet sensitive presentation of a strong subject". Gujarati Mid-day. 25 November 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
