Bhavai is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language romance film written and directed by Hardik Gajjar and produced by Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Aksshay Jayantilal Gada, Parth Gajjar, Richa Amod Sachan and Hardik Gajjar. The dialogues are written by Shreyes Anil Lowlekar. Produced under the banners of Hardik Gajjar Films, Backbencher Pictures and bankrolled by Jayantilal Gada, the film features Pratik Gandhi and Aindrita Ray in the lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 22 October 2021.
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| Directed by | Hardik Gajjar |
| Written by | Hardik Gajjar |
| Screenplay by | Hardik Gajjar Shreyes Anil Lowlekar |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Chirantan Das |
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| Music by | Prasad Sashte |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Synopsis edit
Bhavai, also known as Vesha or Swang, is a popular folk theatre form of western India, especially in Gujarat.
The film is set against the backdrop of folk art form Bhavai. Basically a dramatic entertainer, it tells the story of two lovers in the village of Khakhar, where they are portraying two characters in Ramlila.
Cast edit
- Pratik Gandhi as Raja Ram Joshi[1]
- Aindrita Ray as Rani[2]
- Flora Saini as Urmi
- Rajendra Gupta as Panditji
- Rajesh Sharma as Bajrangi
- Abhimanyu Singh as Bhawar
- Ankur Vikal as Bhurelal
- Ankur Bhatia as Lachhu
- Gopal K. Singh as Ratan Singh
- Anil Rastogi as Netaji
- Krishna Bisht as Gomu
- Bhagyashree Mote as Pyari
Production edit
The film was shot in the village of Kutch Nani-Khakhar and Rann of Kutch in June 2018.[2] Initially titled as Ravaan Leela, the title was changed to Bhavai in September 2021 following "audience outrage".[3][4]
Release edit
The film was theatrically released on 22 October 2021.[5]
Soundtrack edit
| Bhavai | |
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| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 15 September 2021[6] |
| Recorded | 2020 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 30:12 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
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| Bhavai - Full Album on YouTube | |
The soundtrack of the film was composed and lyrics written by Shabbir Ahmed and folk Ramayan part of film is composed by Aanand Shandilyaa.[7]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ishq Fitoori" | Mohit Chauhan | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Siyapati Ramchandra" | Amit Mishra, Shambhavi Raj | 4:29 |
| 3. | "Kahe Muskay Re" | Shreya Ghoshal | 4:44 |
| 4. | "Bansuri" | Aaman Trikha, Swati Sharma, Karsan Sargathiya, Ikka | 5:05 |
| 5. | "Mom Ki Gudiya" | Aaman Trikha | 5:17 |
| 6. | "Mohe Ram Rang Rang De" | Udit Narayan, Shreya Ghoshal | 6:24 |
| Total length: | 30:12 | ||
Reception edit
Hiren Kotwani writing for The Times of India rated the film with 3.5 stars out of 5. Praising the performance of Pratik Gandhi he wrote, "[he] delivers a wonderful performance as Raja Ram [and] convincingly portrays the conflict and the myriad emotions of his character". Appreciating the cinematography of Chirantan Das, he stated, "cinematography is beautiful, pleasing to the eyes and enhances the scenes." Kotwani liked the music and said, "Shabbir Ahmed’s wonderful soundtrack inspired by Gujarati folk music, adds to the narrative." Concluding he opined, "Bhavai also has some old-world charm: ... the treatment of opening credits with a golden touch to the black-and-white animation and ear-pleasing classical score."[8] Jai Arjun Singh reviewing for Firstpost gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Bhavai is a determinedly inoffensive work, almost to the point of being a soporific – and as harmless as a Kumbhkarna who has just swallowed that soporific."[9] For The Indian Express, Shubhra Gupta gave the film 1.5 stars out of 5 and stated, "[The film] should have been an entertaining, thought-provoking watch, especially because it is done in the colourful folksy Bhavai style." Gupta further added, "But the whole thing is so dated, with everyone being made to declaim loudly, that the tone the film wishes to achieve gets lost."[10] Joginder Tuteja of Rediff rated it 3 out of 5. He praised the performances but criticised the length and narrative.[11]
References edit
- ^ "Raavan Leela teaser: Scam 1992 star Pratik Gandhi delivers powerful monologue as demon king, fan says 'what performance'". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ a b Sunayana Suresh (2 June 2018). "Aindrita Ray plays Sita in her second Hindi film - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Pratik Gandhi's 'Raavan Leela' now titled 'Bhavai,' to respect audience's sentiments". The Hindu. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Pratik Gandhi's Raavan Leela now titled Bhavai to 'respect public sentiment'". Firstpost. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Pratik Gandhi's Bhavai gets a new release date". Bollywood Hungama. 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Bhavai – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 15 September 2021.
- ^ "प्रतीक गांधी की फिल्म 'Bhavai' में अपने म्यूजिक से धमाल मचाएंगे Aanand Shandilyaa" [Aanand Shandilyaa to rock with his music in Prateek Gandhi's film 'Bhavai']. Zee News (in Hindi). 15 October 2021.
- ^ Hiren Kotwani (22 October 2021). "Bhavai Movie Review: Pratik Gandhi is a treat to watch in his Bollywood debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Jai Arjun Singh (22 October 2021). "Bhavai movie review: Pratik Gandhi's Bollywood debut is a mostly innocuous, bland comment on religious hegemony". Firstpost. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Shubhra Gupta (22 October 2021). "Bhavai movie review: Pratik Gandhi occasionally breaks free in loud, dated film". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Joginder Tuteja (22 October 2021). "Bhavai review". Rediff. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
External links edit
- Bhavai at IMDb
- Bhavai at Bollywood Hungama
