Banjo (2016 film)

Banjo
Directed by Ravi Jadhav
Produced by Krishika Lulla & Suvidesh Shingade
Written by Kapil Sawant
Nikhil Mehrotra
Ravi Jadhav
Starring Riteish Deshmukh
Nargis Fakhri
Music by Songs:
Vishal–Shekhar
Background Score:
Sourav Roy
Production
company
Distributed by Eros International & Suvidesh Films
Release dates
  • 23 September 2016 (2016-09-23)
Running time
140 min
Country India
Language Hindi
Box office est. 13.24 crore[1]

Banjo is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language musical action drama film, directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Krishika Lulla under the banner of Eros International.[2] Principal photography began at the end of January 2016[3] and the film released on 23 September 2016.[4] Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri star in the film.[3][5] The film received mixed reviews upon its release and was declared a flop at the box office.[6][7]

Cast

Reception

Critical response

Banjo received mixed reviews from critics.[6] The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5, writing that "If you are familiar with Mumbai's working-class neighbourhoods, where the hearts of the poor are bigger than the pay packages of those residing in the mushrooming high-rises, you'll be able to notice the beauty of Banjo. It also makes you respect the street musicians a little more."[9] Hindustan Times rated the film 3/5, stating that "there's a lot to like in Riteish Deshmukh film."[10] Koimoi.com rated the film 2/5, writing that "Banjo is easily passable. Why would you waste your money to watch Nargis’ acting and Riteish juggling between his Lai Bhaari an Rockstar character.[11]Rediff.com rated the film 2/5, writing that it has "nothing much to beat about."[12] NDTV rated the film 1.5/5, writing that "Riteish Deshmukh's Film is a Pale Shadow of Rock On!!."[13] The Indian Express rated the film 0.5/5, writing that "Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri film has no redeeming features."[14]

Box Office

India

On opening day, the film collected 1.72 crore from India and on second day it collected 1.95 crore before impressive third day where it collected 2.25 and with that the film made its first weekend of a net collection of 5.92 crore. [1] In next four days the film collected 2.03 crore which took its first week collection to a total of 7.95 crore. [1] The film's net collection from India is 8.80 while its grossing in India is 12.22 crore (US$1.8 million).

Overseas

The film collected 15 lakh (US$22,000) from North America(USA & Canada), 3 lakh (US$4,500) from Australia and 84 lakh (US$120,000) from New Zealand.[1]

The film's worldwide lifetime grossing is 13.24 crore (US$2.0 million).[1]

Soundtrack

Banjo
Soundtrack album by Vishal-Shekhar
Released 23 August 2016 (2016-08-23)
Recorded 2016
Genre Feature Film Soundtrack
Length 25:22
Language Hindi
Label Eros Now
Producer Krishika Lulla

The score of Banjo was composed by Sourav Roy,[15] while soundtrack album of Banjo consists of seven songs composed by Vishal-Shekhar with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The Music rights are acquired by Eros Now. The first song of the film "Bappa" was released on 18 August 2016.[16] The full music album was released on 23 August 2016.

No. TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s) Length
1. "Bappa"  Amitabh BhattacharyaVishal-ShekharVishal Dadlani 3:19
2. "Udan Choo"  Amitabh BhattacharyaVishal-ShekharHriday Gattani 3:32
3. "Rada"  Amitabh BhattacharyaVishal-ShekharVishal Dadlani, Nakash Aziz, Shalmali Kholgade 2:57
4. "Pee Paa Ke"  Amitabh BhattacharyaVishal-ShekharVishal Dadlani, Nakash Aziz 3:07
5. "Rehamo Karam"  Amitabh BhattacharyaVishal-ShekharAjay Gogavale 2:30
6. "Om Ganapataye Namaha Deva"  Amitabh BhattacharyaVishal-ShekharVishal Dadlani, Nakash Aziz 2:47
7. "Banjo Party Song"  Amitabh BhattacharyaVishal-ShekharVishal Dadlani 2:58
Total length:
25:22

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