Mera Fauji Calling

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{{short description|2021 Indian action drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mera Fauji Calling
| image = Mera Fauji Calling.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Aaryaan Saxena
| producer = Ovez Shaikh [[Vikram Singh (actor)|Vikram Singh]] Anil Jain Vijeta Verma
| writer = Aaryaan Saxena
| screenplay =
| starring = [[Sharman Joshi]] [[Vikram Singh (actor)|Vikram Singh]] [[Bidita Bag]] [[Mugdha Godse]] [[Zarina Wahab]] [[Shishir Sharma]] Mahi Soni
| music = Harpriet Singh Vig Sajjad Ali Chandwani Vijay Verma
| cinematography = Subhranshu Das
| editing = Pravin Angre
| studio = Running Horses Films Ovez Productions
| distributor = [[Panorama Studios]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2021|3|11}}
| runtime = 128 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Mera Fauji Calling''''' ({{trans|My Soldier Calling}}) is a 2021 [[Hindi]]-language [[action drama]] film written and directed by Aaryaan Saxena and produced by [[Vikram Singh (actor)|Vikram Singh]] and Ovez Shaikh under the banners of Running Horses Films and Ovez Productions. The film bankrolled by Jimmy Satish Asija, has ensemble which includes [[Sharman Joshi]], Ranjha Vikram Singh, Bidita Bag, Mahi Soni, Mugdha Godse, [[Zarina Wahab]], and Shishir Sharma. The film showcases the story of a soldier who sacrifices his life in an attack and the struggle of his family after the attack.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fauji Calling poster out, makers open to theatrical and OTT release|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/may/21/fauji-calling-poster-out-makers-open-to-theatrical-and-ott-release-18541.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-05-23}}</ref> Inspired by aftermath of [[2019 Pulwama attack]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=भास्कर एक्सक्लूसिव इंटरव्यू:पुलवामा आतंकी हमले पर बनी है फिल्म, फौजी पिता का इंतजार करती छोटी बच्ची की कहानी|trans-title=Bhaskar Exclusive Interview:'Fauji Calling' is a film on Pulwama terror attack, the story of a little girl waiting for her father|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/bhopal/news/fauji-calling-is-a-film-on-pulwama-terror-attack-the-story-of-a-little-girl-waiting-for-her-father-128259066.html|last=Gaba|first=Rajesh|date=23 February 2021|website=Dainik Bhaskar|language=hi|access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref> it also explores the various aspects of the life of soldiers and the struggle of their families.<ref>{{Cite web|title=शरमन जोशी और मुग्धा गोडसे की फिल्म 'फौजी कालिंग' का मोशन पोस्टर हुआ लॉन्च, फिल्म की स्टार कास्ट आई नजर|trans-title=Motion poster of Sharman Joshi and Mugdha Godse's film 'Fauji Calling' launched, star cast of the film attended|url=https://www.jagran.com/entertainment/bollywood-film-fauji-calling-motion-poster-released-sharman-joshi-and-bidita-bag-are-in-main-lead-19879957.html|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi|access-date=2020-05-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's the first poster of Sharman Joshi's Fauji Calling|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-here-s-the-first-poster-of-sharman-joshi-s-fauji-calling-503928|last=Manglik|first=Reshu|date=2019-02-11|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-23}}</ref>

The film was released in cinemas on 11 March 2021.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1369522157919768579 |user=CallingFauji |title=Fauji Calling now releasing on 11th March... With the love, support and reactions we have been getting, we can see the #FaujiCalling wave is sweeping the nation—tax-free releases in Delhi, Haryana & Jharkhand. #OneDayToGo |author=Fauji Calling |date=10 March 2021}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
The film is a story of a little girl who loses her father in the war and how she deals with [[Post-traumatic stress disorder]] (PTSD). The film also showcases the plight of a soldier's family and the sacrifices they have to make.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Fauji Calling' trailer releases, shows sacrifices of the families' of the uniformed men|author=Greeshma Nayak|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/web-series/fauji-calling-trailer-releases-shows-sacrifices-of-the-families-of-the-uniformed-men.html|date=25 January 2021|website=Republic World|language=en|access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref>

== Cast ==

* [[Sharman Joshi]] as Abhishek
* [[Vikram Singh (actor)|Vikram Singh]] as Rajveer Singh
* [[Bidita Bag]] as Sakshi<ref>{{Cite web|title='Fauji Calling' is a film about hope: Bidita Bag|author=Kumar Raviraj Sinha|url=https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/interview/fauji-calling-is-a-film-about-hope-bidita-bag|date=30 January 2021|website=National Herald|language=en|access-date=23 February 2021}}</ref>
* [[Mugdha Godse]] as Paridhi
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as Rajveer Singh's mother
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as Major Roy
* Mahi Soni as Aaradhya
* Ritu Shree as Bhoomi
* Abhijita Kashyap as Kriti
* Sidhi Jain as Suman

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Mera Fauji Calling
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Harpriet Singh Vig, Sajjad Ali Chandwani and Vijay Verma
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 5 March 2021<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/mera-fauji-calling/2tgx3h7LFp4_|title=Mera Fauji Calling – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref>
| recorded = 2020
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 26:49
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer =
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|FdN1Tzha9_A|Mera Fauji Calling - Full Album}}
}}}}

The film's music was composed by Harpriet Singh Vig, Sajjad Ali Chandwani and Vijay Verma while lyrics written by Pooja Saini, Traditional, [[A. M. Turaz]], Rajesh Manthan and [[Shakeel Azmi]].

{{Tracklist
| headline = Track listing
| total_length = 26:49
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Peer Meri Piya Jaane Na
| extra1 = Rabbani Mustafa Khan
| music1 = Harpriet Singh Vig
| lyrics1 = Pooja Saini, Traditional
| length1 = 3:56
| title2 = Hum Apne Watan Pe Mar Gaye
| extra2 = [[Divya Kumar (singer)|Divya Kumar]]
| music2 = Sajjad Ali Chandwani
| lyrics2 = [[A. M. Turaz]]
| length2 = 6:00
| title3 = Bheeni Bheeni
| note3 = Male Version
| extra3 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| music3 = Vijay Verma
| lyrics3 = Rajesh Manthan
| length3 = 4:25
| title4 = Aa Zindagi Tujhe Zara Sa Ji Toh
| extra4 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| music4 = Vijay Verma
| lyrics4 = Rajesh Manthan
| length4 = 4:06
| title5 = Mera Aasmaan Hai Papa
| extra5 = Shalini Prateek Sinha
| music5 = Vijay Verma
| lyrics5 = [[Shakeel Azmi]]
| length5 = 3:55
| title6 = Bheeni Bheeni Si
| extra6 = Pratibha Singh Baghel
| music6 = Vijay Verma
| lyrics6 = Rajesh Manthan
| length6 = 4:27
}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|9766294}}
* [https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/fauji-calling/ Mera Fauji Calling on Bollywood Hungama]

[[Category:2021 films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Films about terrorism in India]]
[[Category:Films not released in theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic]]
[[Category:Indian Army in films]]

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[[Category:Films based on actual events]]

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