Shortkut(also known asShort Kut: The Con Is On) is a 2009 IndianHindi-languagecomedy filmdirected byNeeraj Voraand produced byAnil Kapoorunder Anil Kapoor Films Company. The film starsAkshaye Khanna,Arshad Warsi,andAmrita Raoin lead roles. It was released on 10 July 2009 worldwide[1]to mostly negative reviews from critics.
| Short Kut | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Neeraj Vora |
| Written by | Anees Bazmee |
| Based on | Udayananu Tharam(Malayalam) |
| Produced by | Rajat Rawail Anil Kapoor Sunil Manchanda |
| Starring | Akshaye Khanna Amrita Rao Arshad Warsi |
| Cinematography | Ashok Mehta Johny Lal Arvind Soni |
| Edited by | Rajiv Gupta |
| Music by | Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy |
Production company | Anil Kapoor Film Company Private Limited |
| Distributed by | Indian Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The film was an uncredited remake of theMalayalam-language filmUdayananu Tharam,starringMohanlal.
Plot
editThe story focuses on Shekhar (Akshaye Khanna), who is currently an assistant director, hoping to write and direct his own movies soon. His friend Raju (Arshad Warsi) is a struggling actor who has been waiting on Shekhar to write a film script so he can star in his movie. However, when Shekhar rejects him as the film's leading role, Raju decides to steal Shekhar's film script, star in the movie himself and release it without crediting Shekhar. The film is released and it turns out to be a blockbuster, propelling Raju to overnight stardom. Heartbroken Shekhar, now experiences a break-up with his girlfriend Mansi (Amrita Rao). Nonetheless, Shekhar writes a new and better film script and wants to star Raju in it, however when Raju rejects the script, Shekhar decides to film the movie without Raju ever knowing that he is in it. Shekhar and his low-budget film crew follow Raju around everywhere to complete their movie covertly. Eventually, when the movie is released, Raju's role in the film attracts embarrassment and humiliation but the film itself succeeds and Shekhar finally enjoys a taste of success in the film industry. In the end, an unfazed Raju decides not to change his ways but to again steal someone else's script.
Cast
edit- Arshad Warsias Rajesh "Raju" (King Kumar)
- Akshaye Khannaas Shekhar Giriraj
- Amrita Raoas Mansi
- Chunky Pandeyas Guru Kapoor
- Tiku Talsaniaas Tolani
- Siddharth Randeriaas Kantibhai
- Ali Asgharas Vikram “Vicky”, Mansi's brother
- Anil Kapooras himself
- Sanjay Duttas himself
Soundtrack
edit| Short Kut | ||||
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| Released | 17 June 2009 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | T-Series | |||
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The film's soundtrack is composed byShankar Mahadevan,Ehsaan NooraniandLoy Mendonsa,with lyrics penned byJaved Akhtar.The song, "Patli Galli" was split into two versions in the film, even though only one version was included in the soundtrack.
Track list
editThe soundtrack contains four original songs and three remixes.
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Patli Galli" | Shankar Mahadevan | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Kyun Hota Hai Dil Deewana" | Shreya Ghoshal,Javed Ali | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Kal Nau Baje" | Alka Yagnik,Sonu Nigam | 4:13 |
| 4. | "Mareeze Mohabbat" | Nikita Nigam,Keerthi Sagathia,Hrishikesh Kamerkar, Shankar Mahadevan | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Patli Galli" (Remix) | Shankar Mahadevan, DJ Nasha,Nucleya | 4:14 |
| 6. | "Mareeze Mohabbat" (Remix) | Nikita Nigam, Keerthi Sagathia, Hrishikesh Kamerkar, Shankar Mahadevan, DJ Nasha | 3:54 |
Reception
editShort Kutwas panned by film critics in India and considered a major disappointment.[2][3][4]
References
edit- ^"Short Kut Cast and Crew".Bollywood Hungama.Archived fromthe originalon 10 February 2008.
- ^Bollywood Hungama
- ^"AOL India".Archivedfrom the original on 31 July 2009.Retrieved24 July2009.
- ^"The Economic Times".Archivedfrom the original on 7 August 2023.Retrieved10 July2009.