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'''''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal''''' ({{lang-en|Get Set Goal}}) is a 2007 Indian [[Bollywood|Hindi]] [[sports film|sports]] [[drama film]] which was released on 23 November 2007, produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] and directed by [[Vivek Agnihotri]] for [[UTV Motion Pictures]]. The film stars [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Arshad Warsi]] and [[Boman Irani]]. The film's soundtrack is composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics by [[Javed Akhtar]]. ''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'' is a contemporary fictional story of the [[British Asian|South Asian community in the UK]], told through the prism of professional [[football (soccer)|football]]. The film received positive reviews though the film was only moderately successful at the box-office and was declared "Average" by [[Box Office India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw== |title=Box Office 2009 |work=Box Office India |access-date=2014-01-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132441/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> The film was premiered in the Tous Les Cinemas du Monde (World Cinema) section of [[2007 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/features/article_1304644.php/Preview_Acceptance_in_Cannes_bestows_prestige_and_honour |title=Preview: Acceptance in Cannes bestows prestige and honour|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930195151/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/features/article_1304644.php/Preview_Acceptance_in_Cannes_bestows_prestige_and_honour |date=30 September 2012 |work=Monsters and Critics |archive-date=30 September 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2007&jump=features&id=2542&articleid=VR1117965596 Cannes, India celebrate 60 years]</ref>
'''''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal''''' ({{lang-en|Get Set Goal}}) is a 2007 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[sports film|sports]] [[drama film]] produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] and directed by [[Vivek Agnihotri]] for [[UTV Motion Pictures]]. The film stars [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Bipasha Basu]], [[Arshad Warsi]] and [[Boman Irani]]. The film's soundtrack is composed by [[Pritam]] with lyrics by [[Javed Akhtar]]. ''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'' is a contemporary fictional story of the [[British Asian|South Asian community in the UK]], told through the prism of professional [[Association football|football]]. Upon its release on 23 November 2007, the film received negative reviews and was only moderately successful at the box-office and was declared "Average" by [[Box Office India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw== |title=Box Office 2009 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=2014-01-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132441/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=214&catName=MjAwNw%3D%3D |archive-date=14 October 2013 }}</ref> The film was premiered in the Tous Les Cinemas du Monde (World Cinema) section of [[2007 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/features/article_1304644.php/Preview_Acceptance_in_Cannes_bestows_prestige_and_honour |title=Preview: Acceptance in Cannes bestows prestige and honour|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930195151/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/movies/features/article_1304644.php/Preview_Acceptance_in_Cannes_bestows_prestige_and_honour |date=30 September 2012 |work=Monsters and Critics |archive-date=30 September 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2007&jump=features&id=2542&articleid=VR1117965596 Cannes, India celebrate 60 years]</ref>
 
The plot is said to resemble the 2004 Hollywood movie ''[[DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story]]''.<ref>[https://www.bobbytalkscinema.com/recentpost/Goal-Dhan-Dhana-Dhan-Goal-2-216 Goal (Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal) (2007) & Dodgeball (2004)]</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Jaidev and Kavita Bhasin live a middle-classed lifestyle in Southall, England,with their son, Sunny.  
Jaidev and Kavita Bhasin live a middle-classed lifestyle in Southall, England, with their son, Sunny.


During the mid-80s Jaidev was a huge fan of the all-Asian Southall Football Club, and their team was very successful so much so that it generated hatred from opposing mainstream Caucasian teams, who attacked Jaidev and the team's star player, Tony Singh.
During the mid-80s Jaidev was a huge fan of the all-Asian Southall Football Club, and their team was very successful so much so that it generated hatred from opposing mainstream Caucasian teams, who attacked Jaidev and the team's star player, Tony Singh.


This spelled the end of the team, and the ground was then rented out for weddings and birthday parties. Jaidev wanted Sunny to play for Southall, but Sunny believed himself to be British and joined the Aston Football Club.  
This spelled the end of the team, and the ground was then rented out for weddings and birthday parties. Jaidev wanted Sunny to play for Southall, but Sunny believed himself to be British and joined the Aston Football Club.


When the time comes for selection, Sunny, often referred to as 'Paki', is sidelined. Embittered, he joins the Southall Club, and he, and the Captain Shaan Ali Khan, as well as Coach Tony Singh, steer the team to many victories including a place in the semi-finals.  
When the time comes for selection, Sunny, often referred to as 'Paki', is sidelined. Embittered, he joins the Southall Club, and he, and the Captain Shaan Ali Khan, as well as Coach Tony Singh, steer the team to many victories including a place in the semi-finals.


However, just before Southall team intends to play against Gatwick, they get the news that Sunny has switched to another more prestigious club in exchange for a fancy sports car, a four bedroom mansion, a handsome signing amount, and a generous weekly allowance.  
However, just before Southall team intends to play against Gatwick, they get the news that Sunny has switched to another more prestigious club in exchange for a fancy sports car, a four bedroom mansion, a handsome signing amount, and a generous weekly allowance.


This leaves Southall to turn its ground over to the Chair of the City Council who wants to demolish it, and build a shopping mall and theme park in its place. His actions prompt the community to ostracise him for his betrayal and treat him with contempt and disdain.  
This leaves Southall to turn its ground over to the Chair of the City Council who wants to demolish it, and build a shopping mall and theme park in its place. His actions prompt the community to ostracise him for his betrayal and treat him with contempt and disdain.


However, Sunny eventually discovers the truth of his father's attack and support for Southall. Deeply moved he rejects his contract and heads back to help Southall win the Final match against Aston and redeems himself to his team mates and community.
However, Sunny eventually discovers the truth of his father's attack and support for Southall. Deeply moved he rejects his contract and heads back to help Southall win the Final match against Aston and redeems himself to his teammates and community.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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*[[Bipasha Basu]] as Dr. Rumana
*[[Bipasha Basu]] as Dr. Rumana
*[[Arshad Warsi]] as Shaan Ali Khan
*[[Arshad Warsi]] as Shaan Ali Khan
*[[Shernaz Patel]] as Shweta
*[[Kushal Punjabi]] as Ranveer "Goalie"
*[[Boman Irani]] as Tony Singh
*[[Boman Irani]] as Tony Singh
*[[Dalip Tahil]] as Johny Bakshi
*[[Dalip Tahil]] as Johny Bakshi
*[[Rajendranath Zutshi]] as Monty Singh
*[[Rajendranath Zutshi]] as Monty Singh
*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]] as Debashis
*[[Dibyendu Bhattacharya]] as Debashish "Debu"
*[[Kushal Punjabi]] as Ranveer “Goalie”
* Saurabh Dubey as Jaidev Bhasin, Sunny's father  
* Saurabh Dubey as Jaidev Bhasin, Sunny’s father  
*[[Judan Ali]] as himself
*[[Judan Ali]] as himself
*Towsif Jahan as Semi-Professional Footballer  
*Towsif Jahan as Semi-Professional Footballer  
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The soundtrack for the film was released on August 2007. It has been given a rating of 3 out of 5 on indiaFm.com.<ref name="music review">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12965/index.html|title=Indiafm.com: Music review of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal|access-date=2007-11-03|publisher=DNA}}</ref>
The soundtrack for the film was released in August 2007. It has been given a rating of 3 out of 5 on indiaFm.com.<ref name="music review">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/musicreview/12965/index.html|title=Indiafm.com: Music review of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal|access-date=2007-11-03|publisher=DNA}}</ref>


Lyrics by [[Javed Akhtar]]. Background score by '''''Sanjoy Chowdhury''''', the son of late Maestro Sri Salil Chowdhury.
Lyrics by [[Javed Akhtar]]. Background score by '''''Sanjoy Chowdhury''''', the son of late Maestro Sri Salil Chowdhury.
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===Locations===
===Locations===
While the film was being shot at the [[Millwall Football Club]], [[Abhishek Bachchan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] made a surprise appearance to watch the filming of ''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/wstills/12965/still25474.html |title=IndiaFm: On the Sets (Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal) |access-date=2007-11-25 |publisher=DNA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071126144549/http://indiafm.com/movies/wstills/12965/still25474.html |archive-date=26 November 2007 |df=dmy }}</ref>
While the film was being shot at the [[Millwall Football Club]], [[Abhishek Bachchan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]] made a surprise appearance to watch the filming of ''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/wstills/12965/still25474.html |title=IndiaFm: On the Sets (Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal) |access-date=2007-11-25 |publisher=DNA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071126144549/http://indiafm.com/movies/wstills/12965/still25474.html |archive-date=26 November 2007 }}</ref>


[[Old Trafford]] the stadium of [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] is shown during a scene where Tony tries to inspire the players to play for more than themselves for honour, glory and pride by telling them the story of the [[Munich Air Disaster]] and how [[Manchester United]] fought through the odds. The cast got to shoot inside the dressing room too. '
[[Old Trafford]] the stadium of [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] is shown during a scene where Tony tries to inspire the players to play for more than themselves for honour, glory and pride by telling them the story of the [[Munich Air Disaster]] and how [[Manchester United]] fought through the odds. The cast got to shoot inside the dressing room too.


==Sequel==
==Sequel==
After the release of ''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'', director [[Vivek Agnihotri]] announced that there will be a sequel to the film titled ''Goal 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smashits.com/video/snoop/12691/sequel-to-goal.html |title=Sequel to Goal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716095722/http://www.smashits.com/video/snoop/12691/sequel-to-goal.html|date=16 July 2011 |work=Smash Hits |archive-date=16 July 2011}}
After the release of ''Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'', director [[Vivek Agnihotri]] announced that there will be a sequel to the film titled ''Goal 2''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smashits.com/video/snoop/12691/sequel-to-goal.html |title=Sequel to Goal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716095722/http://www.smashits.com/video/snoop/12691/sequel-to-goal.html|date=16 July 2011 |work=Smash Hits |archive-date=16 July 2011}}
</ref> and that the sequel would have the same principal cast of [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Arshad Warsi]], [[Bipasha Basu]] and [[Boman Irani]]. However, in a talk-show where the director was present to promote his upcoming 2019 release, it has been confirmed by [[Vivek Agnihotri]] that no sequel would be made.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPOPiFRqM5k</ref>
</ref> and that the sequel would have the same principal cast of [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Arshad Warsi]], [[Bipasha Basu]] and [[Boman Irani]]. However, in a talk-show where the director was present to promote his upcoming 2019 release, it has been confirmed by [[Vivek Agnihotri]] that no sequel would be made.<ref>{{cite web| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/sPOPiFRqM5k| archive-date = 2021-12-05| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPOPiFRqM5k| title = Vivek Agnihotri REVEALS Who Killed Former PM Lal Bahadur Shashtri {{!}} The Tashkent Files {{!}} EXCLUSIVE | via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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[[Category:Films directed by Vivek Agnihotri]]
[[Category:Films directed by Vivek Agnihotri]]
[[Category:2007 drama films]]
[[Category:2007 drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Greater Manchester]]

Latest revision as of 23:13, 6 June 2022

Goal!
File:Goal2007Poster.jpg
Theatrical poster
Directed byVivek Agnihotri
Produced byRonnie Screwvala
Written byAnurag Kashyap
Rohit Malhotra
Vikramaditya Motwane
StarringJohn Abraham
Bipasha Basu
Arshad Warsi
Shernaz Patel
Boman Irani
Music bySongs:
Pritam
Background Score:
Sanjoy Chowdhury
CinematographyAttar Singh Saini
Edited byHemal Kothari
Production
company
Distributed byUTV Motion Pictures
Release date
23 November 2007
Running time
167 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal (English: Get Set Goal) is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film produced by Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Vivek Agnihotri for UTV Motion Pictures. The film stars John Abraham, Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani. The film's soundtrack is composed by Pritam with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal is a contemporary fictional story of the South Asian community in the UK, told through the prism of professional football. Upon its release on 23 November 2007, the film received negative reviews and was only moderately successful at the box-office and was declared "Average" by Box Office India.[1] The film was premiered in the Tous Les Cinemas du Monde (World Cinema) section of 2007 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Jaidev and Kavita Bhasin live a middle-classed lifestyle in Southall, England, with their son, Sunny.

During the mid-80s Jaidev was a huge fan of the all-Asian Southall Football Club, and their team was very successful so much so that it generated hatred from opposing mainstream Caucasian teams, who attacked Jaidev and the team's star player, Tony Singh.

This spelled the end of the team, and the ground was then rented out for weddings and birthday parties. Jaidev wanted Sunny to play for Southall, but Sunny believed himself to be British and joined the Aston Football Club.

When the time comes for selection, Sunny, often referred to as 'Paki', is sidelined. Embittered, he joins the Southall Club, and he, and the Captain Shaan Ali Khan, as well as Coach Tony Singh, steer the team to many victories including a place in the semi-finals.

However, just before Southall team intends to play against Gatwick, they get the news that Sunny has switched to another more prestigious club in exchange for a fancy sports car, a four bedroom mansion, a handsome signing amount, and a generous weekly allowance.

This leaves Southall to turn its ground over to the Chair of the City Council who wants to demolish it, and build a shopping mall and theme park in its place. His actions prompt the community to ostracise him for his betrayal and treat him with contempt and disdain.

However, Sunny eventually discovers the truth of his father's attack and support for Southall. Deeply moved he rejects his contract and heads back to help Southall win the Final match against Aston and redeems himself to his teammates and community.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Crew[edit | edit source]

  • Banner: UTV Motion Pictures
  • Presenter: UTV Motion Pictures
  • Producer: Ronnie Screwvala
  • Director: Vivek Agnihotri
  • Writer: Rohit Malhotra
  • Co-Producers: Zarina Mehta & Deven Khote; Krishan Khanna (Hanwell London)
  • Music Director: Pritam
  • Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
  • Director of Photography: Attar Singh Saini
  • Screenplay: Vikramaditya Motwane
  • Dialogues: Anurag Kashyap & Rohit Malhotra
  • Production Designer: Nitin Chandrakant Desai
  • Editor: Hemal Kothari
  • Cinematography: Atarsingh Saini
  • Choreography: Saroj Khan
  • Football Consultant: Andrew Owusu Ansah
  • Associate Producers: Alpana Mishra, Ram Mirchandani & Siddharth Roy Kapur
  • Supervising Producers: Rajesh Nair & Prem Pillai

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
Studio album by
Released24 August 2007 (2007-08-24) (Digital Release)
23 November 2007 (2007-11-23) (Film)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Label
ProducerRonnie Screwvala
Pritam Chakraborty chronology
Life In A... Metro
(2007)
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
(2007)
Singh Is Kinng
(2008)

Script error: No such module "Album ratings".

The soundtrack for the film was released in August 2007. It has been given a rating of 3 out of 5 on indiaFm.com.[4]

Lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Background score by Sanjoy Chowdhury, the son of late Maestro Sri Salil Chowdhury.

Song Singer(s) Duration
Billo Rani Anand Raj Anand, Richa Sharma 5:33
Halla Bol Daler Mehndi 5:05
Hey Dude Devrat 5:00
Ishq Ka Kalma Neeraj Shridhar 4:44
Tara Ru Javed 3:51
Billo Rani (Remix) Anand Raj Anand, Richa Sharma 4:42

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Indiafm.com gave the film 3 Out of 5, saying that "On the whole, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal has an ordinary first hour, but the post-interval portions, especially the exhilarating climax, makes up for everything."[5]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film had the working title of Goal until August 2007.[6]

Locations[edit | edit source]

While the film was being shot at the Millwall Football Club, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai made a surprise appearance to watch the filming of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.[7]

Old Trafford the stadium of Manchester United is shown during a scene where Tony tries to inspire the players to play for more than themselves for honour, glory and pride by telling them the story of the Munich Air Disaster and how Manchester United fought through the odds. The cast got to shoot inside the dressing room too.

Sequel[edit | edit source]

After the release of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, director Vivek Agnihotri announced that there will be a sequel to the film titled Goal 2.[8] and that the sequel would have the same principal cast of John Abraham, Arshad Warsi, Bipasha Basu and Boman Irani. However, in a talk-show where the director was present to promote his upcoming 2019 release, it has been confirmed by Vivek Agnihotri that no sequel would be made.[9]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Box Office 2009". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
  2. "Preview: Acceptance in Cannes bestows prestige and honour". Monsters and Critics. 30 September 2012. Archived from the original on 30 September 2012.
  3. Cannes, India celebrate 60 years
  4. "Indiafm.com: Music review of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal". DNA. Retrieved 3 November 2007.
  5. "Indiafm Movie Review of Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal". 23 November 2007.
  6. Adarsh, Taran (2 August 2007). "Goal gets a new name". IndiaFM. Retrieved 29 December 2011.
  7. "IndiaFm: On the Sets (Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal)". DNA. Archived from the original on 26 November 2007. Retrieved 25 November 2007.
  8. "Sequel to Goal". Smash Hits. 16 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
  9. "Vivek Agnihotri REVEALS Who Killed Former PM Lal Bahadur Shashtri | The Tashkent Files | EXCLUSIVE". Archived from the original on 5 December 2021 – via YouTube.

External links[edit | edit source]

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