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'''''Kaamyaab''''' ({{trans|'''''Successful'''''}}, English title: '''''Round Figure''''') is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and written by [[Hardik Mehta]], and produced by [[Red Chillies Entertainment]] and [[Drishyam Films]]. The film stars [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] and [[Deepak Dobriyal]] with [[Isha Talwar]], Nasirr Khan and Sarika Singh appearing in supporting roles. It is the story of a washed up “side-actor” of Hindi movies, who wants to make a comeback with a memorable role so that he can complete a record figure of acting in 500 films.
'''''Kaamyaab''''' ({{Translation|'''''Successful'''''}}, English title: '''''Round Figure''''') is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and written by [[Hardik Mehta]], and produced by [[Red Chillies Entertainment]] and [[Drishyam Films]]. The film stars [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]] and [[Deepak Dobriyal]] with [[Isha Talwar]], Nasirr Khan and Sarika Singh appearing in supporting roles. It is the story of a washed up “side-actor” of Hindi movies, who wants to make a comeback with a memorable role so that he can complete a record figure of acting in 500 films.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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The film's songs are composed by [[Rachita Arora]], with lyrics written by Neeraj Pandey.
The film's songs are composed by [[Rachita Arora]], with lyrics written by [[Neeraj Pandey (writer)|Neeraj Pandey]].


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| total_length= 11:54
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| title1 = Tim Tim Tim
| title1 = Tim Tim Tim
| extra1 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| extra1 = [[Bappi Lahiri]]
| lyricist1 = [[Neeraj Pandey (writer)|Neeraj Pandey]]
| length1= 4:32
| length1= 4:32
| title2 = Paaon Bhaari|
| title2 = Paaon Bhaari|
| extra2 = [[Ash King]]
| extra2 = [[Ash King]]
| lyricist2 = [[Neeraj Pandey (writer)|Neeraj Pandey]]
| length2 = 4:29
| length2 = 4:29
| title3 = Sikandar
| title3 = Sikandar
| extra3 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| extra3 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]]
| lyricist3 = [[Neeraj Pandey (writer)|Neeraj Pandey]]
| length3 = 2:53
| length3 = 2:53
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===Critical response===
===Critical response===
Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of ''[[Times of India]]'' gave 4.5/5 rating and termed it as an 'ode to Bollywood'. She found the tonality of the narrative light, subtle, funny and emotional. Praising
Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of ''[[Times of India]]'' gave 4.5/5 rating and termed it as an 'ode to Bollywood'. She found the tonality of the narrative light, subtle, funny and emotional. Praising
writer-director [[Hardik Mehta]] for his writing, and the ensemble cast for their performance she concluded that the film was about ability to fulfill dreams, even when the things are not going your way.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/har-kisse-ke-hisse-kaamyaab/movie-review/74446645.cms|title=Har Kisse Ke Hisse: Kaamyaab Movie Review: This one's for all the 'sidekicks' in Bollywood|website=Times of India|accessdate=15 March 2020}}</ref>
writer-director [[Hardik Mehta]] for his writing, and the ensemble cast for their performance she concluded that the film was about ability to fulfill dreams, even when the things are not going your way.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/har-kisse-ke-hisse-kaamyaab/movie-review/74446645.cms|title=Har Kisse Ke Hisse: Kaamyaab Movie Review: This one's for all the 'sidekicks' in Bollywood|website=Times of India|access-date=15 March 2020}}</ref>
 
===Box office===
Although, the film was appreciated by critics and audiences alike, the movie was not able to earn at the box office due to clash with a commercial entertainer [[Baaghi 3]] and shutting down of theaters because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].


=== Awards and nominations ===
=== Awards and nominations ===
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Kaamyaab
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHardik Mehta
Produced byGauri Khan
Manish Mundra
Gaurav Verma
Written byRadhika Anand
Story byHardik Mehta
StarringSanjay Mishra
Deepak Dobriyal
Isha Talwar
Nasirr Khan
Music byRachita Arora
CinematographyPiyush Puty
Edited byPrashanth Ramachandran Jayalaxmi
Production
company
Distributed byZee Studios
Release date
  • 5 October 2018 (2018-10-05) (Busan)
  • 6 March 2020 (2020-03-06)
Running time
120 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Kaamyaab (transl.Successful, English title: Round Figure) is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed and written by Hardik Mehta, and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Drishyam Films. The film stars Sanjay Mishra and Deepak Dobriyal with Isha Talwar, Nasirr Khan and Sarika Singh appearing in supporting roles. It is the story of a washed up “side-actor” of Hindi movies, who wants to make a comeback with a memorable role so that he can complete a record figure of acting in 500 films.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Kaamyaab is the journey of Sudheer, a washed up side actor from the heyday of Bollywood. Years after his retirement, he realises that he ‘retired’ on the verge of accomplishing a unique record. He decides to come out of his retirement to complete the round figure of 500 and get that one substantial role for which he will be remembered forever.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Marketing and release[edit | edit source]

The official announcement for Har Kisse Ke Hisse... Kaamyaab was made by Red Chillies Entertainment on 31 January 2020.[2] Presented by Red Chillies Entertainment, a Drishyam Films production, the film is produced by Gauri Khan, Manish Mundra and Gaurav Verma, and directed by Hardik Mehta.[3]

The film had its world premiere at the 23rd Busan International Film Festival on 5 October 2018.[4] It was released theatrically in India on 6 March 2020.[1]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Kaamyaab
Soundtrack album by
Released26 February 2020[5]
Recorded2018–19
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length11:54
LanguageHindi
LabelZee Music Company
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox at YouTube

The film's songs are composed by Rachita Arora, with lyrics written by Neeraj Pandey.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Tim Tim Tim"Bappi Lahiri4:32
2."Paaon Bhaari"Ash King4:29
3."Sikandar"Hariharan2:53
Total length:11:54

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of Times of India gave 4.5/5 rating and termed it as an 'ode to Bollywood'. She found the tonality of the narrative light, subtle, funny and emotional. Praising writer-director Hardik Mehta for his writing, and the ensemble cast for their performance she concluded that the film was about ability to fulfill dreams, even when the things are not going your way.[6]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2021 Filmfare Awards Best Film (Critics) Hardik Mehta Nominated [7]
Best Story Nominated
Best Actor (Critics) Sanjay Mishra Nominated

Home media[edit | edit source]

The film was made available for streaming on Netflix on 3 May 2020.[8]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Har Kisse Ke Hisse: Kaamyaab Movie Review: This one's for all the 'sidekicks' in Bollywood". Times of India. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  2. "Shah Rukh Khan to back Sanjay Mishra-starrer Kaamyaab about struggling character actors: report". Hindustan Times. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  3. Taneja, Parina (31 January 2020). "Shah Rukh Khan to produce Sanjay Mishra starrer film about struggling character actors called Kaamyaab". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  4. "Meet the Man Whose Debut Film Is Premiering at Busan Film Festival". The Quint. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
  5. "Kaamyaab - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jio Saavn. 26 February 2020.
  6. "Har Kisse Ke Hisse: Kaamyaab Movie Review: This one's for all the 'sidekicks' in Bollywood". Times of India. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  7. "66th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2021: Check out the complete list of nominees". The Times of India. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 25 March 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  8. "10 new shows and movies on Netflix that are releasing in May 2020". GQ India. 4 May 2020.

External links[edit | edit source]