Saawariya

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Saawariya

Movie poster for Saawariya
Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Written by Fyodor Dostoyevski
Prakash Kapadia
Vibhu Puri
Starring Ranbir Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor
Salman Khan
Rani Mukerji
Zohra Sehgal
Music by Monty Sharma
Cinematography Ravi K. Chandran
Editing by Bela Leela Sehgal
Distributed by SLB Films Pvt. Ltd.
Release date(s) November 82007
Running time 102 mins
Country India
Language Hindi
Budget 40 Crore INR
10.18 Million USD

Saawariya (Hindi:सावरिया, Urdu: ساوریا, English: Beloved) is a Hindi film based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's short story "White Nights".

Released and co-produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment on November 9, 2007, it is the first Bollywood movie to receive a North American release by a Hollywood studio,[1] shortly preceding Walt Disney Pictures' animated feature Roadside Romeo (2008), and Warner Bros.' Chandni Chowk to China.[1] Additionally, it is one of the first Bollywood films to be released on Blu Ray.[citation needed]

The stars are Ranbir Kapoor (son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh), Sonam Kapoor (daughter of Anil Kapoor),[2] Salman Khan, and Rani Mukerji, with veteran actresses Zohra Sehgal and Begum Para in supporting roles.

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Production

Bhansali initially wanted Rani Mukerji and Salman Khan's extended guest appearance to be hidden from the public[3] but later made public that they would be seen in supporting roles.[4]

The first official teaser of the film was accessed by New York Times on August 25, 2007.[5] The first screening was held October 28, 2007, though only for those associated with the film.[6]

Plot

As featured in the film: Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor

Ranbir Raj (Ranbir Kapoor), a free spirited idealist – dreamer, arrives in a dreamy surreal town and joins as a lead singer in its swankiest club 'RK'. Here he bumps into Gulabji (Rani Mukerji), who immediately falls for his naivety and innocent charm. One night he notices a mysterious girl standing alone on a bridge holding an umbrella. As he tries to strike a conversation, she shies away. But he still keeps following her and both end up becoming friends. This mystery girl, Sakina (Sonam Kapoor) forever carries a sadness in her eyes which leaves Ranbir intrigued. But so mesmerized he is with her that his every minute goes into discussing her with his landlady, Lillian (Zohra Sehgal) and Gulabji.

Just when Ranbir is about to express his true feelings to her, she reveals the reason behind her unhappiness. She tells him she is waiting for her love, Imaan (Salman Khan) to return. A year before leaving, he had promised that he would be back and meet her on the same bridge that he saw her waiting. And then Raj confesses his love to her. At first, she resists, but gradually their love begins taking hold. For only a few moments, the two are completely in love, until a certain figure appears. Completely forgetting the strong love she felt for Raj, she spots Imaan and becomes jubilant.

Raj recognizes her happiness and tells her that he will live in those few moments that he truly spent with her, with the two of them in love. Bidding him a tearful goodbye, she leaves with Imaan.

Story Controversy

After the release of the film, the picture became embroiled in controversy. There were charges that the plot was lifted from a Tamil movie called Iyarkai, without the permission of the National Award winning fledgling director S.P.Jananathan .[7]. But, the story of 'Iyarkai' itself is loosely based on White Nights, a Russian short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Cast

Crew

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the film was released to mixed reviews on September 19, 2007. Indiafm gave the music three out of five stars, stating that "the title song would be remembered for months to come, if not years, the others do not really go that extra distance"[8]

Saawariya
Saawariya cover
Studio album by Montyy Sharma
Released
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 47:44
Label
Producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Montyy Sharma chronology
Black
(2005)		 Saawariya
(2007)		 TBA
(2009)
Song Singer(s) Duration Notes
Saawariya Shail Hada 02:45 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor & Rani Mukerji
Jab Se Tere Naina Shaan 04:44 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor
Masha-Allah Kunal Ganjawala & Shreya Ghoshal 05:28 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor
Thode Badmash Shreya Ghoshal 03:19 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor
Lyrics: Nusrat Badr; Composer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Yoon Shabnami Parthiv Gohil 05:15 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor
Lyrics: Sandeep Nath
Daras Bina Nahin Chain Richa Sharma, Shail Hada & Parthiv Gohil 04:45 present as the background music in the film
Sawar Gayi Shreya Ghoshal 03:42 Not in movie
Jaan-e-Jaan Kunal Ganjawala & Shreya Ghoshal 05:59 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor
Pari Kunal Ganjawala 05:19 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor & Rani Mukerji
Chhabeela Alka Yagnik 05:23 Picturised on Rani Mukerji & Ranbir Kapoor
Saawariya (Reprise) Shail Hada 03:06 Picturised on Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam Kapoor

Box office and critical reception

Despite high expectations for the film, Saawariya did not live up to its expectations throughout the Indian audience. On the other hand, Saawariya got mixed reviews in other countries. It maintains a 41% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes[9] and a 53% positive rating ("Mixed or average reviews") on MetaCritic[10]. Newcomers Ranbir and Sonam's performances were praised, and Ranbir Kapoor won Best Male Debut at the Filmfare Awards.

Awards

Filmfare Awards

Star Screen Awards

Stardust Awards

IIFA Awards

  • Best Male Debut - Ranbir Kapoor
  • Best Playback Singer (Male) - Shaan (Jab Se Tere Nain)

References

  1. ^ a b Chhabra, Aseem, "From Bollywood to Chinatown: Warner Bros. teams with India for 'Chandni Chowk' martial-arts musical", Film Journal International, January 14, 2009
  2. ^ "Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Saawariya". 2006-03-27. http://www.indiafm.com/features/2006/03/27/1110/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-04-30. 
  3. ^ "Rani Mukherji to play courtesan in Saawariya". 2006-11-09. http://www.indiafm.com/news/2006/11/09/8172/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. 
  4. ^ "Rani plays a prostitute in Saawariya". 2007-01-08. http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/01/08/8601/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-30. 
  5. ^ "mid-day.com". Saawariya Debuts in New York Times. http://www.mid-day.com/hitlist/2007/august/162445.htm. Retrieved on 16 September 2007. 
  6. ^ "'Saawariya' first screening held". http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/10/30/10339/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-10-30. 
  7. ^ Saawariya is Iyarkai movie story
  8. ^ "Music review". 2006-03-27. http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12780/index.html. Retrieved on 2007-09-21. 
  9. ^ "Saawariya at Rotten Tomatoes". 2008-10-18. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10008748-saawariya/. Retrieved on 2009-06-27. 
  10. ^ "Saawariya at Metacritic". 2008-10-18. http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/saawariya?q=Saawariya. Retrieved on 2009-06-27. 
  11. ^ Bollywood Hungama News Network (January 26, 2008). "Winners of Max Stardust Awards 2008". Indiafm.com. http://www.indiafm.com/features/2008/01/26/3514/index.html. Retrieved on 2008-01-26. 
  12. ^ Bollywood Hungama News Network (January 26, 2008). "Winners of Max Stardust Awards 2008". Indiafm.com. http://www.indiafm.com/features/2008/01/26/3514/index.html. Retrieved on 2008-01-26. 

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