Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
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Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish is a yet to be publicly released 2009, Bollywood
film. Deepti Naval
dons the director's role for the first time in this movie. The film has Manisha Koirala
, Rajit Kapur
and Naval’s nephew, newcomer, Sanaj Naval in the lead roles.
, except the title song, which was done by Gulzar. The screenplay was written by Deepti Naval in three months
, and got a positive response.
This movie is Manisha Koirala's comeback movie, in a very sensitive role, said to be inspired by a real story.
The film was screened at the 2010 edition of Chicago South Asian Film Festival. Gapers Block
gave a moderate rating, calling the plot unoriginal, comparing it to an "elongated episode of Will & Grace". The representation of Debu, who is semi-closeted, was also criticised, for its stereotyped gay characteristics. while ImagineIndia was of the opinion that,"...characters do not appear stereotypical, but a modern, sensitive and realistic portrait of people struggling to find happiness, with the ebbs and tides of human relationships" The film was screened in the competition section of ImagineIndia film festival (2010).
The movie is slated to release commercially on 8 March 2012 in India.
Official Selection
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
film. Deepti Naval
Deepti Naval
Deepti Naval is an acclaimed Indian actress. She has acted in over 75 Hindi films, and most often worked in arthouse and independent films, known as parallel cinema in India.-Early life:Born in Amritsar, Punjab, India...
dons the director's role for the first time in this movie. The film has Manisha Koirala
Manisha Koirala
Manisha B. Koirala is a Nepali-Indian actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well...
, Rajit Kapur
Rajit Kapur
Rajit Kapur is an Indian actor. He is particularly known for his award-winning portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film, The Making of the Mahatma. One of his most popular stints is his portrayal of Byomkesh Bakshi in a television series of the same name based on the character created by...
and Naval’s nephew, newcomer, Sanaj Naval in the lead roles.
Cast
- Manisha KoiralaManisha KoiralaManisha B. Koirala is a Nepali-Indian actress who works in Indian films, as well as a UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador and social activist. Koirala has primarily worked in Hindi cinema, though she has appeared in several Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well...
as Juhi - Rajit KapurRajit KapurRajit Kapur is an Indian actor. He is particularly known for his award-winning portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in the 1996 film, The Making of the Mahatma. One of his most popular stints is his portrayal of Byomkesh Bakshi in a television series of the same name based on the character created by...
as Debu - Sanaj Naval as Kaku
- Milind SomanMilind SomanMilind Soman is a Scottish-born Indian model and actor. He was born in Scotland and lived in England for seven years before his family moved back to India.-Professional life:...
Plot
Juhi is an ageing prostitute who has a wheelchair bound son, Kaku, to take care of with the limited number of customers that now find her attractive. Debu, a not so successful lyricist, gets dumped by his boyfriend, and is out on streets. These characters, in need of money, in need of love, bump into each other, after which their lives take a similar direction. Their relationships, born out of mutual needs, change their perceptions about each other, which in turn brings a change in them, finally, a sunny day after days of merciless downpour.Production
There are many sequences in this movie which are shot in the rain, during the Bombay monsoons, with Kiran Deohans of Jodha Akbar fame taking charge as the cinematographer. The music score is by Sandesh ShandilyaSandesh Shandilya
Sandesh Shandilya is an Indian film composer, musician, singer, working in Bollywood, most known for his work in films like Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham , Chameli, Road, Uff Kya Jadoo Mohabbat Hai and Socha Na Tha....
, except the title song, which was done by Gulzar. The screenplay was written by Deepti Naval in three months
Critical Reception
The film premiered at the market section of 2009 Cannes Film Festival2009 Cannes Film Festival
The 62nd annual Cannes Film Festival was held from May 13 to May 24, 2009. French actress Isabelle Huppert was the President of the Jury. It was announced on March 19, 2009, that Pixar's film Up would open the festival...
, and got a positive response.
This movie is Manisha Koirala's comeback movie, in a very sensitive role, said to be inspired by a real story.
The film was screened at the 2010 edition of Chicago South Asian Film Festival. Gapers Block
Gapers Block (webzine)
Gapers Block is a Chicago-centric web publication focused on covering Chicago culture under the tag line: “Slow down and check out Chicago.” The site, , lists local events, aggregates other Chicago blogs and news of local interest and features many topical blogs: A/C , Drive-Thru , Transmission ,...
gave a moderate rating, calling the plot unoriginal, comparing it to an "elongated episode of Will & Grace". The representation of Debu, who is semi-closeted, was also criticised, for its stereotyped gay characteristics. while ImagineIndia was of the opinion that,"...characters do not appear stereotypical, but a modern, sensitive and realistic portrait of people struggling to find happiness, with the ebbs and tides of human relationships" The film was screened in the competition section of ImagineIndia film festival (2010).
The movie is slated to release commercially on 8 March 2012 in India.
Accolades
- 2009-Best Feature Film -The Indian Film Festival of Houston
- 2010-Best Screenplay - The New York Indian Film Festival (MIAAC)
Official Selection
- The Indian Film Festival of Houston, 2009
- Chicago South Asian Film Festival, 2010 (Opening film)
- The New York Indian Film Festival (MIAAC)Indo-American Arts CouncilThe Indo-American Arts Council is an American non-profit cultural organization that promotes Indian art, theatre, film, fashion, music and dance in the United States. The Council was established in 1998 in New York City...
, 2010 - ImagineIndia Film Festival, 2010
- Seattle South Asian Film Festival, 2011 (Closing film)