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| name = Premer kahini | | name = Premer kahini | ||
| image = Premer-kahini.jpg | | image = Premer-kahini.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical poster | |||
| director = [[Ravi Kinagi]] | | director = [[Ravi Kinagi]] | ||
| producer = [[ | {{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes | ||
| | | label1= Based on | ||
| starring = [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]]<br />[[ | | data1 = | ||
| music = [[Jeet Gannguli]] | }} | ||
| story = Keshav Prasad Mishra<br />Ravi Kinnagi<br />N. K. Salil | |||
| producer = [[Shrikant Mohta]] | |||
| screenplay = [[N. K. Salil]]<br />Ravi Kinnagi | |||
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes | |||
| label1= Dialogues by | |||
| data1 = N. K. Salil | |||
}} | |||
| starring = [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]]<br />[[Koel Mallick]]<br />[[Ranjit Mallick]] | |||
| music = '''Songs:'''<br />[[Jeet Gannguli]]<br />'''Background Score:'''<br />Jeet gannguli<br />[[S. P. Venkatesh]] | |||
| cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]] | | cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]] | ||
| editing = [[Ravi | | editing = [[Ravi Kinnagi]] | ||
| | | studio = [[Shree Venkatesh Films]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|2008|04|11}} | | distributor = Shree Venkatesh Films | ||
| runtime = | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|04|11}} | ||
| country = | | runtime = 157 minutes | ||
| country = India | |||
| language = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] | | language = [[Bengali language|Bengali]] | ||
| budget = | | budget = ₹ 2 crore | ||
| gross = | | gross = ₹ 7 crore | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Premer Kahini''''' ({{Translation|'''''Tale of Love'''''}}) is a 2008 Indian [[Bengali language|Bengali]]-language [[Musical film|musical]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[drama film]] co-written, edited and directed by [[Ravi Kinagi|Ravi Kinnagi]]. Produced by [[Shrikant Mohta]] under the banner of [[Shree Venkatesh Films]], it stars [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]], [[Koel Mallick]] and her real-life father [[Ranjit Mallick]] in lead roles, with a special appearance by [[Jisshu Sengupta]]. The film celebrates Bengali wedding traditions by means of a story of a married couple and the relationship between their families; a story about sacrificing one's love for one's family. The movie is a remake of 2006 [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] film ''[[Mungaru Male]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/from-school-master-to-u-turn-a-look-at-kannada-films-remade-in-other-indian-languages/articleshow/75161463.cms | title=From 'School Master' to 'U Turn': A look at Kannada films remade in other Indian languages | newspaper=The Times of India | access-date=17 November 2022 | archive-date=1 December 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201070045/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/from-school-master-to-u-turn-a-look-at-kannada-films-remade-in-other-indian-languages/articleshow/75161463.cms | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
The film was officially announced in September 2007 in [[Kolkata]], and the [[principal photography]] began in November 2007. The film was shot in Kolkata, [[Jalpaiguri]] and [[Purulia]], while a song was shot in [[London]]. Music of the film was composed by [[Jeet Gannguli]], with lyrics penned by Priyo Chattopadhyay and Gautam Sushmit, while [[S. P. Venkatesh]] provided the background score, along with Gannguli. The screenplay and dialogues of the film were written by [[N. K. Salil]] and cinematography was handled by [[Chota K. Naidu]]. It is the third film of Dev as an actor, second collaboration between Dev and Kinnagi, and first film of Dev and Koel Mallick together. | |||
''Premer Kahini'' was theatrically released on 11 April 2008, with highly positive reviews. Running for over 140 days in theatres, it was a blockbuster at the box office. Made on a budget of {{INR convert|2|c}}, it grossed {{INR convert|7|c}} at the box office and emerged as the [[List of Indian Bengali films of 2008|third highest grossing Bengali film of 2008]]. All the songs of the film were chartbuster upon its release, especially "''Rimjhim E Dharate''" sung by [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] and [[Shreya Ghoshal]] topped the music charts. | |||
== Plot == | |||
{{more plot|date=February 2025}} | |||
Akash and Barsha met by accident at Metropolish Fame Mall. Akash fell in love with Barsha instantly. However, he lost contact with her and could not track her address by any means. As he was visiting a marriage ceremony of the daughter of his mom's friend, to his surprise, he found the bride was Barsha herself. In the end, Akash marries Barsha indicating a happily ever after result of their love story. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] as Akash | * [[Dev (Bengali actor)|Dev]] as Akash | ||
* [[Koel Mallick]] as Barsha | * [[Koel Mallick]] as Barsha | ||
* [[Ranjit Mallick]] as Barsha's Father | * [[Ranjit Mallick]] as Colonel Sinha, Barsha's Father | ||
* [[Moushumi Saha]] as Akash's Mother | * [[Moushumi Saha]] as Sunanda Roy, Akash's Mother | ||
* | * Kalyani Mandal as Indrani Sinha, Barsha's Mother | ||
* | * Diganta Bagchi as Bobby, Barsha's one sided lover | ||
* Shyamal Dutta as Akash's Father | * Shyamal Dutta as Akash's Father | ||
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Major Gautam | * [[Rajanya Mitra]] | ||
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]] as Major Gautam, Barsha's Fiancé (Cameo Appearance) | |||
== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The music of ''Premer Kahini'' | The music of ''Premer Kahini'' is composed by [[Jeet Gannguli]] and the lyrics are written by Priyo Chattopadhyay and Gautam Sushmit.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bengali cinema's love affair with monsoon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/bengali-cinemas-love-affair-with-monsoon/photostory/70261500.cms |access-date=27 February 2025 |work=[[Times of India]] |date=17 July 2019}}</ref> The soundtrack was released in [[India]] on 15 August 2008. Media partner of ''Premer Kahini'' is Bengali Music Channel [[Sangeet Bangla]]. The soundtrack 'Tumi Chara' is a Bengali version of the song 'Quit Playing Games With My Heart' by American boy band [[Backstreet Boys]]. | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name | | name = Premer Kahini | ||
| type | | type = [[Album]] | ||
| artist | | artist = [[Jeet Gannguli]] | ||
| cover | | cover = | ||
| alt | | alt = | ||
| released | | released = <div style="white-space: nowrap;">15 August 2008 (CD release)</div> | ||
| recorded | | recorded = | ||
| venue | | venue = | ||
| studio | | studio = | ||
| genre | | genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]] | ||
| length | | length = | ||
| label | | label = <div style="white-space: nowrap;">[[Shree Venkatesh Films|SVF]]</div> | ||
| producer | | producer = | ||
| prev_title = [[Lal Kalo]] | | prev_title = [[Lal Kalo]] | ||
| prev_year | | prev_year = 2008 | ||
| next_title = [[Love (2008 Bengali film)|Love]] | | next_title = [[Love (2008 Bengali film)|Love]] | ||
| next_year | | next_year = 2008 | ||
| misc | | misc = {{Singles | ||
| name = Premer Kahini | | name = Premer Kahini | ||
| type = Soundtrack | | type = Soundtrack | ||
| single1 = Rimjhim E Dhara Te | | single1 = Rimjhim E Dhara Te | ||
| single1date = 21 Jun 2014 | | single1date = 21 Jun 2014 | ||
| single2 = Tumi Chara | | single2 = Tumi Chara | ||
| single2date = 15 Feb 2016 | | single2date = 15 Feb 2016 | ||
| single3 = O My Love | | single3 = O My Love | ||
| single3date = 16 Feb 2016 | | single3date = 16 Feb 2016 | ||
| single4 = Rimjhim A Dharatey Sad Version | | single4 = Rimjhim A Dharatey Sad Version | ||
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| single5 = Aaj Swapno Sukher | | single5 = Aaj Swapno Sukher | ||
| single5date = 22 May 2016 | | single5date = 22 May 2016 | ||
| single6 = Sanai Baje | | single6 = Sanai Baje | ||
| single6date = 24 Dec 2018 | | single6date = 24 Dec 2018 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| 1 | | 1 | ||
| "Aaj Swopno Sukher" | | "Aaj Swopno Sukher" | ||
| [[Babul Supriyo]], [[Mahalaxmi Iyer]] | | [[Babul Supriyo]], [[Mahalaxmi Iyer]] | ||
| Priyo Chattopadhyay | | Priyo Chattopadhyay | ||
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| 2 | | 2 | ||
| "O My Love" | | "O My Love" | ||
| [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] | | [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]] | ||
| Gautam Sushmit | | Gautam Sushmit | ||
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| 3 | | 3 | ||
| "Premer Kahini" | | "Premer Kahini" | ||
| Shaan | | Shaan | ||
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| 5 | | 5 | ||
| "Sanai Baje" | | "Sanai Baje" | ||
| Shreya Ghoshal | | Shreya Ghoshal | ||
| Priyo Chattopadhyay | | Priyo Chattopadhyay | ||
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| 6 | | 6 | ||
| "Shongshar Sukher Hoi" | | "Shongshar Sukher Hoi" | ||
| Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo | | Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo | ||
| Priyo Chattopadhyay | | Priyo Chattopadhyay | ||
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| 7 | | 7 | ||
| "Tumi Chara" | | "Tumi Chara" | ||
| Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal | | Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal | ||
| Priyo Chattopadhyay | | Priyo Chattopadhyay | ||
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| 8 | | 8 | ||
| "Rimjhim E Dhara Te" | | "Rimjhim E Dhara Te" | ||
| Shaan | | Shaan | ||
| Priyo Chattopadhyay | | Priyo Chattopadhyay | ||
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==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
[[The Telegraph (India)|''The Telegraph'']] wrote that "Just as you had desperately wanted Raj to end up with Simran in ''[[Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge]]'', you almost will best man Akash on to win Barsha's hand in ''Premer Kahini''. Though it has several flashes of the Shah Rukh-Kajol-starrer, director Ravi Kinnagi adds novelty to the script and makes ''Premer Kahini'' an engaging watch".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kushali |first=Nag |date=15 April 2008 |title=DDLJ revisited |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080415/jsp/entertainment/story_9142302.jsp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802183305/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080415/jsp/entertainment/story_9142302.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 August 2009 |accessdate=2008-11-04 |publisher=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref> | |||
Just as you had desperately wanted Raj to end up with Simran in ''[[Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge]]'', you almost will best man Akash on to win Barsha's hand in ''Premer Kahini''. Though it has several flashes of the Shah Rukh-Kajol-starrer, director Ravi Kinnagi adds novelty to the script and makes ''Premer Kahini'' an engaging watch.<ref>{{Cite web | |||
|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080415/jsp/entertainment/story_9142302.jsp | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}}{{Rabi Kinagi}} | ||
{{Rabi Kinagi | |||
{{Shree Venkatesh Films}} | {{Shree Venkatesh Films}} | ||
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[[Category:2008 films]] | [[Category:2008 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2008 Bengali-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2008 romantic drama films]] | [[Category:2008 romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Bengali-language Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Bengali-language films]] | |||
[[Category:Films directed by Rabi Kinagi]] | [[Category:Films directed by Rabi Kinagi]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic musical films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic musical films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | [[Category:Indian romantic drama films]] | ||
[[Category:Bengali remakes of Kannada films]] | |||
Latest revision as of 09:18, 4 March 2026
| Premer kahini | |
|---|---|
![]() Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Ravi Kinagi |
| Produced by | Shrikant Mohta |
| Screenplay by | N. K. Salil Ravi Kinnagi |
| Dialogues by | N. K. Salil |
| Story by | Keshav Prasad Mishra Ravi Kinnagi N. K. Salil |
| Starring | Dev Koel Mallick Ranjit Mallick |
| Music by | Songs: Jeet Gannguli Background Score: Jeet gannguli S. P. Venkatesh |
| Cinematography | Chota K. Naidu |
| Edited by | Ravi Kinnagi |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Shree Venkatesh Films |
Release date |
|
Running time | 157 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | ₹ 2 crore |
| Box office | ₹ 7 crore |
Premer Kahini (transl. Tale of Love) is a 2008 Indian Bengali-language musical romantic drama film co-written, edited and directed by Ravi Kinnagi. Produced by Shrikant Mohta under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, it stars Dev, Koel Mallick and her real-life father Ranjit Mallick in lead roles, with a special appearance by Jisshu Sengupta. The film celebrates Bengali wedding traditions by means of a story of a married couple and the relationship between their families; a story about sacrificing one's love for one's family. The movie is a remake of 2006 Kannada film Mungaru Male.[1]
The film was officially announced in September 2007 in Kolkata, and the principal photography began in November 2007. The film was shot in Kolkata, Jalpaiguri and Purulia, while a song was shot in London. Music of the film was composed by Jeet Gannguli, with lyrics penned by Priyo Chattopadhyay and Gautam Sushmit, while S. P. Venkatesh provided the background score, along with Gannguli. The screenplay and dialogues of the film were written by N. K. Salil and cinematography was handled by Chota K. Naidu. It is the third film of Dev as an actor, second collaboration between Dev and Kinnagi, and first film of Dev and Koel Mallick together.
Premer Kahini was theatrically released on 11 April 2008, with highly positive reviews. Running for over 140 days in theatres, it was a blockbuster at the box office. Made on a budget of ₹2 crore (US$280,000), it grossed ₹7 crore (US$980,000) at the box office and emerged as the third highest grossing Bengali film of 2008. All the songs of the film were chartbuster upon its release, especially "Rimjhim E Dharate" sung by Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal topped the music charts.
Plot[edit | edit source]
This article needs an improved plot summary. (February 2025) |
Akash and Barsha met by accident at Metropolish Fame Mall. Akash fell in love with Barsha instantly. However, he lost contact with her and could not track her address by any means. As he was visiting a marriage ceremony of the daughter of his mom's friend, to his surprise, he found the bride was Barsha herself. In the end, Akash marries Barsha indicating a happily ever after result of their love story.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Dev as Akash
- Koel Mallick as Barsha
- Ranjit Mallick as Colonel Sinha, Barsha's Father
- Moushumi Saha as Sunanda Roy, Akash's Mother
- Kalyani Mandal as Indrani Sinha, Barsha's Mother
- Diganta Bagchi as Bobby, Barsha's one sided lover
- Shyamal Dutta as Akash's Father
- Rajanya Mitra
- Jisshu Sengupta as Major Gautam, Barsha's Fiancé (Cameo Appearance)
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music of Premer Kahini is composed by Jeet Gannguli and the lyrics are written by Priyo Chattopadhyay and Gautam Sushmit.[2] The soundtrack was released in India on 15 August 2008. Media partner of Premer Kahini is Bengali Music Channel Sangeet Bangla. The soundtrack 'Tumi Chara' is a Bengali version of the song 'Quit Playing Games With My Heart' by American boy band Backstreet Boys.
| Premer Kahini | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 15 August 2008 (CD release) | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | ||||
| Jeet Gannguli chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Premer Kahini | ||||
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| No | Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aaj Swopno Sukher" | Babul Supriyo, Mahalaxmi Iyer | Priyo Chattopadhyay | 4:16 |
| 2 | "O My Love" | Shaan | Gautam Sushmit | 4:10 |
| 3 | "Premer Kahini" | Shaan | ||
| 4 | "Premer Kahini" | Shreya Ghoshal | ||
| 5 | "Sanai Baje" | Shreya Ghoshal | Priyo Chattopadhyay | 4:30 |
| 6 | "Shongshar Sukher Hoi" | Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo | Priyo Chattopadhyay | 4:45 |
| 7 | "Tumi Chara" | Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal | Priyo Chattopadhyay | 3:28 |
| 8 | "Rimjhim E Dhara Te" | Shaan | Priyo Chattopadhyay | 4:55 |
| 9 | "Rimjhim A Dharatey" (Sad Version) | Shreya Ghoshal | Priyo Chattopadhyay | 2:30 |
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
The Telegraph wrote that "Just as you had desperately wanted Raj to end up with Simran in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, you almost will best man Akash on to win Barsha's hand in Premer Kahini. Though it has several flashes of the Shah Rukh-Kajol-starrer, director Ravi Kinnagi adds novelty to the script and makes Premer Kahini an engaging watch".[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "From 'School Master' to 'U Turn': A look at Kannada films remade in other Indian languages". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
- ↑ "Bengali cinema's love affair with monsoon". Times of India. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ↑ Kushali, Nag (15 April 2008). "DDLJ revisited". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2 August 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2008.
