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{{short description|2017 film directed by Habib Faisal}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Qaidi Band
| image = Qaidi Band Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[Habib Faisal]]
| producer = [[Aditya Chopra]]
| writer = Habib Faisal
| screenplay =
| based_on =
| starring = Aadar Jain [[Anya Singh]] [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] [[Peter Muxka Manuel]] Prince Parvinder Singh Cyndy Khojol
| music = '''Songs:''' [[Amit Trivedi]] '''Score:''' Hitesh Modak
| cinematography = [[Anay Goswamy]]
| editing = [[Aarti Bajaj]]
| studio = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| distributor = Yash Raj Films
| released = {{Film date|2017|8|25|df=y|}}
| runtime = 119 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''Qaidi Band''''' ({{Translation|Band of prisoners}}) is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language [[musical drama film]] directed by [[Habib Faisal]] and produced by [[Aditya Chopra]]. It revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who give a band performance in the prison to get into the good books of the authorities and secure their acquittal. It features newcomers Aadar Jain and [[Anya Singh]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Qaidi Band first trailer: An interesting story of undertrials-turned-singers |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/qaidi-band-first-trailer-an-interesting-story-of-undertrials-turned-singers-4756197/ |website=[[Indianexpress.com]] |access-date=23 July 2017}}</ref>

The film released on 25 August 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=Habib Faisal: Qaidi Band questions how we take freedom for granted |url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood-habib-faisal-qaidi-band-questions-how-we-take-freedom-for-granted-latest-breaking-news-today-392115 |website=[[India TV]] |access-date=23 July 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Qaidi Band release date confirmed to be August 25 in India |url=https://newsnexa.com/news/qaidi-band-release-date-box-office/ |website=[[NewsNexa]] |access-date=16 August 2017}}</ref>

==Plot==
The film opens in a jail of India where in the male ward, a bunch of under-trail prisoners are trying to catch a mouse, which ends up becoming a betting game for all the other prisoners. Sanju the under-trail prisoner who successfully catches the mouse takes his share and leaves. Meanwhile, in the girls ward, Bindu an under-trail prisoner is illegally earning money by providing her fellow prisoners with eyebrow cutting and manicure services. A senior prisoner refuses to pay her and Bindu angrily steals money from her and runs. The other girls chase her and thrash her brutally for her antics.

All the prisoners are called by the jailer SP Dhulia who announces that for the first time on the occasion of Independence Day of India, a male-female joint musical band of under-trail prisoners will be created to participate in the Independence Day function. He also announced that the band will be rewarded with grace points, which will help them to get their jail sentences cleared at the earliest. Subsequently, auditions happen and Sanju and Bindu are selected for the band along with Maskeen Singh, Ogu, Rufi, Tatyana and Sange. The group bonds quickly and decide to give their best to get their jail charges cleared as soon as possible, as per the promise of Dhulia. They also reveal their reasons for being imprisoned. Sanju has been framed by the husband of a woman whom he had given lift on a rainy night to reach home, of trying to molest her. Bindu was accused of trying to kidnap her niece by her brother-in-law who actually was indulging in violence with his wife and daughter. Rufi reveals that after his wedding, he purchased a car which got stolen. After a few days, he discovered that the bomb blast in his city was triggered from his car. Since he hadn't registered a missing complaint of his car, he is framed for being a part of a terrorist group. Ogu is imprisoned for trying to procure drugs in Goa.

==Cast==
* [[Aadar Jain]] as Sanju
* [[Anya Singh]] as Bindu
* [[Sachin Pilgaonkar]] as Dhulia
* Mikhail Yawalkar as Rufi
* Prince Parvinder Singh as Maskeen Singh
* Peter Muxka Manuel as Ogu
* Cyndy Khojol as Sangey
* [[Ram Kapoor]] as Naveen Vachani
* Anna Ador as Tatyana
* [[Lin Laishram]]
* Chhavi Awasthi as prisoner
* [[Ashi Singh]] as Tulika: The jailer's daughter
* Raman Khatri as Minister
* Deepika Dhulkotiya as Shopkeeper

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Qaidi Band
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Amit Trivedi]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 26 July 2017
| recorded = 2017
| venue =
| studio = Yash Raj Studios
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 35:10
| label = [[YRF Music]]
| producer = [[Amit Trivedi]]
| prev_title = [[Dear Zindagi#Music|Dear Zindagi]]
| prev_year = 2016
| next_title = [[Secret Superstar#Music|Secret Superstar]]
| next_year = 2017
| misc = {{external media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|aMjeaPAGQpg|Audio Jukebox}}}}
}}
The lyrics for the songs have been written by [[Kausar Munir]], [[Habib Faisal]], Peter Muxka Manuel and Sidhant Mago. All the songs featured in the film are sung by [[Arijit Singh]] and Yashita Sharma. The soundtrack consists of 9 songs and was released on 26 July 2017 by [[YRF Music]].
{{Track listing
| all_music= [[Amit Trivedi]]
| total_length= 35:10
| headline= Original track listing<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.saavn.com/s/album/hindi/Qaidi-Band-2017/cAAivb-fkU0_ |title=Qaidi Band by Amit Trivedi |date=25 July 2017 }}</ref>
| extra_column= Singer(s)
| title1= I am India
| length1= 3:43
| extra1= Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma
| title2= Hulchul
| length2= 3:57
| extra2= Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma
| title3= Phir Nayi
| length3= 4:23
| extra3= Yashita Sharma
| title4= Junooni
| length4= 4:56
| extra4= Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma
| title5= Udanchoo
| length5= 3:27
| extra5= Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma
| title6= Jag Mag
| length6= 3:12
| extra6= Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma, Peter Muxka Manuel
| title7= Poshampa
| length7= 4:28
| extra7= Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma
| title8= Phir Wohi
| length8= 3:46
| extra8= Yashita Sharma
| title9= I am India
| note9= Escape
| length9= 3:18
| extra9= Amit Trivedi, Yashita Sharma
| lyrics1= Habib Faisal
| lyrics2= Kausar Munir
| lyrics3= Kausar Munir
| lyrics4= Kausar Munir, Sidhant Mago
| lyrics5= Kausar Munir
| lyrics6= Habib Faisal, Rap lyrics by Peter Muxka Manuel
| lyrics7= Kausar Munir
| lyrics8= Kausar Munir
| lyrics9= Habib Fasal
}}

== Critical reception ==
The film received mixed reviews from critics. A review in Hindustan Times gave the film a 2 out of 5 rating but praised the composer stating, "the genius of music composer [[Amit Trivedi]], who is the real star of this interesting yet ordinary film."<ref name=HST>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/qaidi-band-movie-review-ordinary-film-extraordinary-music/story-r9i58seLA7ss9AlF5WV7GP.html |title=Qaidi Band movie review: Ordinary film, extraordinary music |last=Vats |first=Rohit |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=25 August 2017 |access-date=27 January 2018}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Portal|India|Film|Bollywood}}
*{{IMDb title|5617172}}
* [https://www.yashrajfilms.com/movies/qaidi-band Official website]

[[Category:2017 films]]
[[Category:2010s musical drama films]]
[[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2010s prison films]]
[[Category:Indian prison films]]
[[Category:Indian musical drama films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Amit Trivedi]]
[[Category:Yash Raj Films films]]
[[Category:2017 drama films]]

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