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Manmarziyaan

Manmarziyaan(transl. The Heart's Wish) is a 2018 IndianHindi-languageromantic dramadirected byAnurag Kashyapand written byKanika Dhillon.[3][4]StarringAbhishek Bachchan,Vicky Kaushal,andTaapsee Pannuin lead roles, it is jointly produced byPhantom FilmsandAanand L. Rai'sColour Yellow Productions.

Manmarziyaan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnurag Kashyap
Written byKanika Dhillon
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySylvester Fonseca
Edited byAarti Bajaj
Music byAmit Trivedi
Production
companies
Distributed byEros International
Release dates
  • 8 September 2018(2018-09-08)(TIFF)
  • 14 September 2018(2018-09-14)
Running time
156 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest.₹40.39crore[2]

Manmarziyaanbegan filming in February 2018.[5][6][7]It is a love story set inAmritsar,Punjab, India.[7]Principal photography wrapped up in April 2018. It premiered at the2018 Toronto International Film Festival[8]and was released in India on 14 September 2018 to positive reviews from critics.[9][10][11]

Plot

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Rumi, a young woman, is in love with Vicky, a part-time DJ. One day they are caught by Rumi’s family and pressure builds for them to get married. Rumi promises her family that Vicky will come with his parents to ask for her hand in marriage and if he doesn't show up, she will marry whomever her family chooses. However, nervous and immature, Vicky repeatedly gets cold feet.

Eventually, she gives up on him and agrees to an arranged marriage with a mature and responsible banker, Robbie. Rumi accepts the proposal but the night before the wedding, refuses to marry, believing Vicky has changed. However, he backs out again.

Robbie and Rumi get married the next day. She gradually starts getting comfortable with Robbie. One day, Vicky shows up to tell Robbie about him and Rumi, she tells Robbie that she wants to stay married to him. He still reminds her that she has a choice. She ends up sleeping with Vicky the next day. Robbie, suspiciously, follows Rumi and ends up seeing her with Vicky. Robbie, realising that Rumi has cheated on him, gets heartbroken. When confronted, Robbie confesses that he loves Rumi but she and Vicky deserve each other. The next day, Robbie files for an annulment.

Rumi realizes that she is in love with Robbie and Vicky was never the "husband material" she was looking for. Initially reluctant, Vicky leaves Rumi. Rumi meets Robbie in court. They sign the papers. On the way, Rumi answers the questions Robbie had asked her. Ultimately, Robbie forgives her and they reconcile.

Cast

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Production

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The project was originally to be directed bySameer Sharma,who had shot some portions of the film, but producer Aanand L. Rai was not happy with the rough cut and stopped the shooting. He then approachedAshwiny Iyer Tiwarito direct it, but she could not do it because of her "prior commitments".[7]In November 2016, it was announced that Anurag Kashyap will now be directingManmarziyaanwritten by Kanika Dhillon. Initially, it was reported by the media thatDulquer Salmaan,Ayushmann KhurranaandBhumi Pednekarwere cast in the film, but they dropped out of the film.Abhishek Bachchanwas then brought in as a replacement for Salmaan.[7][12]The movie marked Bachchan's return to acting after a 2-year hiatus. The film was shot in Punjab, while some portions in Delhi and Kashmir.[13]

Box office

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Manmarziyaanwas well received at the box office. It collected₹4 crore on opening day. The film saw a further jump of₹5.70 crore in collections on Sunday. The worldwide gross of the film was₹40.39crore.[2]

Reception

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Manmarziyaanreceived positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its contemporary take on a love story and the overall strong performances from its cast. Additionally, it also received high praise for seamlessly weaving its soundtrack into the story. As a love-triangle with a running length of 155 minutes, the subject matter was a venture into conventional Bollywood territory for director Anurag Kashyap.

Critic Anupama Chopra noted "director Anurag Kashyap, Hindi cinema's high-priest of darkness, turns his ferocious gaze on relationships. Obviously then, this is not the routine Bollywood meet-cute. Director Kashyap and writer Kanika Dhillon have created a fully realized world that is fueled by Amit Trivedi’s pulsating soundtrack"[14]Times Of India's critic Rachit Gupta said "The maturity with which Anurag Kashyap’sManmarziyaantalks about love and relationships is refreshing. The seemingly conventional story of a love triangle, gets original with its treatment and portrayal of love. With characters constantly oscillating between confusion and complex emotions,Manmarziyaanpresents a new and updated look at romance and relationships. "[15]

Raja Sen, writing forHindustan Times,critiqued the film saying "There is authenticity to the texture, but this film could have held more. It is ultimately a disappointment not because of its craft, but because of predictability, self-indulgent pace and its irritating attempt to be both a light crowd-pleaser with a cutesy ending as well as an impassioned, volatile romance."Filmfarecritic Debesh Sharma adds "Shot well by Sylvester Fonseca and edited well by Aarti Bajaj, the film scores on technical fronts as well."[16]

The film received a limited international release with the titleHusband Materialincluding a premiere at theToronto International Film Festivalin September 2018.

Soundtrack

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Main article:Manmarziyaan (soundtrack)

The soundtrack of the film was composed byAmit Trivediwhile the lyrics were written byShellee,Prabh Deepand Sikander Kahlon. Trivedi worked on the film's music for around two years, understanding the nuances of thefolk music of Punjaband combined traditional Punjabi instrumentation withelectronic music.He further introduced new talents from Punjab, for nativity and their authentic raw vocals, which Kashyap was attracted.[17]

The collaboration between Trivedi and Kashyap was highly anticipated post the musical success ofDev.D(2009) andBombay Velvet(2015) and capitalising with the hype, the film's soundtrack was promoted in an unusual manner, with the first ten songs from the album—beginning with "F for Fyaar" —released everyday from 10 August 2018,[18]and a concert tour was held to promote the album. It was released throughEros Musicon 5 September 2018 to critical acclaim and was considered as one of the best Hindi film soundtracks of the decade.[19]

Awards and nominations

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Award Date of ceremony Category Nominee Result Ref.
Screen Awards 16 December 2018 Best Actress Taapsee Pannu Nominated [20][21]
Best Music Director Amit Trivedi Won
Filmfare Awards 23 March 2019 Best Music Director Nominated [22]
Best Background Score Nominated

References

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  1. ^"Manmarziyaan | British Board of Film Classification".bbfc.co.uk.Retrieved1 February2019.
  2. ^abHungama, Bollywood (15 September 2018)."Box Office: Worldwide collections and day wise breakup of Manmarziyaan - Bollywood Hungama".Bollywood Hungama.Retrieved30 September2018.
  3. ^"Kanika Dhillon: Writing is my creative expression".The Hindu.25 April 2016.Retrieved28 February2018.
  4. ^Lohana, Avinash (8 February 2017)."I Act Only For The Money: Anurag Kashyap".Mumbai Mirror.Retrieved28 February2018.
  5. ^"Manmarziyan goes on floors, but where is Abhishek Bachchan?".Deccan Chronicle.17 February 2018.Retrieved28 February2018.
  6. ^"Taapsee Pannu's Hockey Training Comes Handy For Manmarziyan".CNN-News18. 21 February 2018.Retrieved28 February2018.
  7. ^abcdSingh, Raghuvendra (13 February 2018)."Taapsee Pannu begins shooting for Manmarziyan".Filmfare.Retrieved28 February2018.
  8. ^"Toronto: Timothee Chalamet Starrer 'Beautiful Boy,' Dan Fogelman's 'Life Itself' Among Festival Lineup".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved24 July2018.
  9. ^Sarkar, Suparno."Manmarziyan movie review: Critics' verdict and rating of Anurag Kashyap film".International Business Times, India Edition.Retrieved17 September2018.
  10. ^Sarkar, Suparno."Manmarziyan movie review and rating by audience".International Business Times, India Edition.Retrieved17 September2018.
  11. ^Sarkar, Suparno."Manmarziyan box office collection day 3: Anurag Kashyap's movie ends weekend on happy note".International Business Times, India Edition.Retrieved17 September2018.
  12. ^"Not Dulquer Salmaan, but Abhishek Bachchan in Anurag Kashyap's next".The New Indian Express.21 January 2018.Retrieved28 February2018.
  13. ^"Manmarziyan: Anurag Kashyap's next starring Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Tapsee Pannu finally goes on floor".Firstpost. 21 January 2018.Retrieved28 February2018.
  14. ^"Like love, Manmaziyaan is messy, flawed and glorious".Film Companion.13 September 2018.Retrieved1 July2019.
  15. ^Manmarziyaan Review {4/5}: Manmarziyan is a layered love story that brings out the many shades of romance and relationships,retrieved1 July2019
  16. ^"Movie Review: Manmarziyaan".filmfare.Retrieved1 July2019.
  17. ^"'Manmarziyaan', a musical love story like never before ".The Times of India.12 September 2018.ISSN0971-8257.Archivedfrom the original on 4 April 2023.Retrieved22 December2024.
  18. ^"Manmarziyaan song F for Fyaar sings of the magic and perils of love, is perfect for every mood- Entertainment News, Hindustan Times".Hindustan Times.Retrieved10 August2018.
  19. ^Maru, Vibha (14 September 2023)."Five years on, Manmarziyaan's soundtrack remains a masterclass on how to seamlessly weave music into a film".The Indian Express.Archivedfrom the original on 15 September 2023.Retrieved22 December2024.
  20. ^"Star Screen Awards 2018 complete winners list".Hindustan Times.
  21. ^"Winners of Star Screen Awards 2018".Bollywood Hungama.
  22. ^"Filmfare Awards 2019: Complete List Of Nominations".NDTV.23 March 2019.Retrieved23 March2019.
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