Musafiraa (transl. Traveller) is a 2024 Marathi-language coming-of-age adventure drama film directed by Pushkar in his directorial debut[1] and produced by Anand Pandit, Roopa Pandit, Pushkar Jog and Nitin Vaidya under Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, Aish Motion Pictures, Goosebumps Entertainment and Nitin Vaidya Productions.[2] The film stars an ensemble cast of Pushkar Jog, Pooja Sawant, Smrity Sinha, Pushkaraj Chirputkar and Dissha Pardeshi.[3] The film highlights the importance of friendship at every turn of life.
| Musafiraa | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pushkar Jog |
| Written by | Emeara Amber Hadap |
| Produced by | Anand Pandit Roopa Pandit Pushkar Jog Nitin Vaidya |
| Starring | Pushkar Jog Pooja Sawant Smrity Sinha Pushkaraj Chirputkar Dissha Pardesi |
| Cinematography | Yogesh Koli |
| Music by | Rohan-Rohan Suhit Abhyankar Sai Piyush |
Production companies | Anand Pandit Motion Pictures Aish Motion Pictures Nitin Vaidya Productions Goosebumps Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Cast edit
- Pushkar Jog as Nishank
- Pooja Sawant as Megha
- Smrity Sinha as Kreya[4]
- Pushkaraj Chirputkar as Amey
- Dissha Pardeshi as Mithila
- Chetan Mohture
- Madhav Deochakke
- Meera Sarang
- Danielle Walsh
Production edit
This film marked the second collaboration between producer Anand Pandit and Jog; previously, they had collaborated on Victoria - Ek Rahasya in 2023.[5] The film was one of the big-budget films in Marathi and the first Indian film to be shot on the Isle of Skye in the Scottish Highlands. It also marked Bhojpuri actress Smrity Sinha's debut in Marathi films.[6]
Soundtrack edit
The songs are composed by Rohan-Rohan and Suhit Abhyankar, and the lyrics are penned by Mandar Cholkar.[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Musafiraa" | Mandar Cholkar | Rohan-Rohan | Vishal Dadlani | 3:29 |
| 2. | "Man Bebhaan" | Mandar Cholkar | Suhit Abhyankar | Suhit Abhyankar | 3:25 |
| Total length: | 6:54 | ||||
Release and reception edit
The film was officially announced in mid-June 2023.[8] The official film poster featuring the five main leads was released on 22 November 2023, with a grand poster of about 20 feet long also unveiled on the premises of Plaza Cinema in Mumbai.[9][6]
References edit
- ^ "Pushkar Jog's Directorial Debut Musafira Promises A Melodic Exploration Of Friendship". News18. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Musafiraa Trailer: प्रेम, आपुलकी अन् भांडणं! पाच मित्रांची गोष्ट सांगणाऱ्या 'मुसाफिरा'चा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". Loksatta (in Marathi). 19 January 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "पुष्कर जोग-पुजा सावंतचा आगामी सिनेमा 'मुसाफिरा'; पोस्टर प्रदर्शित". Zee 24 taas (in Marathi). 10 January 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "बॉलीवुड डेब्यू कर रहीं भोजपुरी एक्ट्रेस स्मृति सिन्हा, इस तारीख को रिलीज होगी उनकी पहली फिल्म". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Musafira Movie : 'मुसाफिरा' ठरला पहिला भारतीय चित्रपट ज्यानं...! काय आहे तो विक्रम?". Sakal (in Marathi). 28 June 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b Jadhav, Devendra (23 November 2023). "Musafira Movie: मैत्रीची सुंदर सफर घडवणारा मुसाफिरा, या भोजपुरी अभिनेत्रीचं मराठीत पदार्पण". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ Bodke, Chetan (12 December 2023). "Musafiraa Title Song: मैत्रीची नवीन परिभाषा 'मुसाफिरा' सांगणार, चित्रपटाचे टायटल साँग रिलीज". Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "'मुसाफिरा' ठरला स्कॉटिश हायलँड्सवर शूटिंग झालेला पहिला भारतीय चित्रपट, वर्षाअखेरीस येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". Navarashtra (in Marathi). 29 June 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "'या' दिवशी 'मुसाफिर' घडवणार मैत्रीची सुंदर सफर; दिमाखदार सोहळ्यात पोस्टरचे अनावरण". Dainik Bombabomb. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
