Kasoombo is an Indian Gujarati historical drama film directed by Vijaygiri Bava. It stars Raunaq Kamdar, Dharmendra Gohil, Darshan Pandya, Chetan Dhanani, Shraddha Dangar, Monal Gajjar and Firoz Irani in principal roles. It was released on 16 February 2024. and The film was officially released in Hindi language across India on 3 May 2024.
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| Directed by | Vijaygiri Bava |
| Written by | Raam Mori, Vijaygiri Bava |
| Based on | Amar Balidan by Vimalkumar Dhami |
| Produced by | Vijaygiri Bava Twinkle Bava Nilay Chotai Dipen Patel Krishnadev Yagnik Jayesh Pavra Pravin Patel Tushar Shah |
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| Cinematography | Gargey Trivedi |
| Edited by | Vijaygiri Bava, Ashish Oza, Kanu Prajapati |
| Music by | Mehul Surti |
Production companies | Vijaygiri FilmOs Ananta Businesscorp Patel Processing Big Box Series |
| Distributed by | Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd |
Release dates | 16 February 2024 (Gujarati) 3 May 2024 (Hindi) |
Running time | 156 minute |
| Country | India |
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| Budget | ₹15 crore (US$1.9 million)[1] |
Plot summary edit
Set during Alauddin Khilji's invasion of Gujarat, Dadu Barot, a local chief of Adipur village at foothill, leads a small band of warriors to protect the Palitana Jain temples on Shatrunjaya hill from pillage and destruction.
Cast edit
Principal cast include:[2]
- Raunaq Kamdar as Amar Barot
- Dharmendra Gohil as Dadu Barot
- Darshan Pandya as Alauddin Khilji
- Chetan Dhanani as Arjun
- Shraddha Dangar as Sujan
- Monal Gajjar as Roshan
- Firoz Irani as Visabha
Supporting cast include:
- Komal Thacker as Zubaida
- Vishal Vaishya as Alaf Khan
- Kalpana Gargekar as Mithiba
- Bimal Trivedi as Vedo Khokhar
- Jay Bhatt as Meghji
- Jagjeetsinh Vadher as Nagraj
- Mayur Soneji as Jadavbha
- Vrutant Goradia as Ranmal
- Bhargav Parmar as Popat
- Manoj Shah as Muni Maharaj
- Ragi Jani as Pujari (Special Appearance)
Production edit
The film is adapted from Vimalkumar Dhami's novel Amar Balidan.[3] It is produced at the cost of approximately ₹15 crore (US$1.9 million).[1] A set spread over an area of 16 acres (6.5 ha) was created for the shooting.[4]
Soundtrack edit
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| Released | 2024 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Language | Gujarati | ||||
| Label | Big Box Series Music | ||||
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All music is composed by Mehul Surti
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Khamkare Khodal Sahay" | Parth Tarpara | Aishwarya Majumdar, Rushabh Ahir (Duha) | 5:27 |
| 2. | "Naad Shiv" | Parth Tarpara | Moxit Shah, Himadri Vyas, Dinesh Tharu, Richa Barot, Drashti Patel, Harsh Patel, Jayraj Joshi, Isha Vyas | |
| 3. | "Veer Kasumbal" | Parth Tarpara | Kavya Limaye, Mehul Surti | |
| 4. | "Kasoombo Title Song" | Parth Tarpara | Keerthi Sagathia | |
| 5. | "Lagna Geet" | Jashwant Gangani | Arvind Barot, Nisha Kapadia | |
| 6. | "Mahishasura Mardini Stotra" | Adi Shankaracharya, Parth Tarpara (additional lyrics) | Shruti Pathak |
Marketing and release edit
The teaser was released on 23 December 2023.[4] The film was released on 16 February 2024.[4]
Reception edit
Kanksha Vasavada writing for The Times of India rated it 4.5 out of 5. She praised the direction, music, screenplay and performances.[3] Rachana Joshi of Mid-Day Gujarati rated it 4 out of 5. She praised the performances, casting, VFX, cinematography, soundtrack and dialogues but criticised the slow start and the length of the film.[5] Meena Kansagara of TV9 Gujarati rated it 4.5 out of 5. She praised the direction, dialogues, script, action and music.[1] Chtansingh Chauhan of Newzdaddy rated it 4 out of 5. He praised story, direction, performances, cinematography and score but criticised length, some long scenes and "lack of energy" in title song.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c Kansagara, Meena (17 February 2024). "કસુંબો મુવી રિવ્યૂ : ત્યાગ, બલિદાન અને માતૃભૂમિની શૌર્ય ગાથા, આદિનાથ દાદા માટે બારોટ સમાજના કેસરિયા બલિદાનો". TV9 Gujarati (in Gujarati). Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b Chauhan, Chetansingh (17 February 2024). "Review of Gujarati Movie "Kasoombo"". Newz Daddy. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Kasoombo Movie Review : It's a visual treat and a must-watch film". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "'Kasoombo' teaser out! The film will showcase the historic plot". The Times of India. 23 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ a b "'Kasoombo' Review : Vijaygiri Bava's historical movie is a complete cinematic film for Gujarati audience | 'Kasoombo' Review : શૌર્ય અને સમર્પણની ભુલાઈ ગયેલી ગાથાને જીવંત કરતી દમદાર ફિલ્મ 'કસૂંબો'". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 17 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
