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| image = Inkaarmovieposter.jpg | | image = Inkaarmovieposter.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = Sudhir Mishra | | director = [[Sudhir Mishra]]<br />Jay Dev Banerjee | ||
| producer = Viacom18 Motion Pictures | | producer = [[Viacom18 Motion Pictures]] | ||
| writer = Sudhir Mishra<br />[[Manoj Tyagi]] | | writer = Sudhir Mishra<br />[[Manoj Tyagi]] | ||
| starring = [[Arjun Rampal]]<br />[[Chitrangada Singh]] | | starring = [[Arjun Rampal]]<br />[[Chitrangada Singh]] | ||
| music = [[Shantanu Moitra]] | | music = [[Shantanu Moitra]]<br/>[[Shamir Tandon]] | ||
| cinematography = Sachin Krishn | | cinematography = Sachin K. Krishn | ||
| editing = | | editing = Archit Damodar Rastogi | ||
| distributor = [[Viacom 18 Motion Pictures]] | | studio = Tipping Point Films | ||
| distributor = [[Viacom 18 Motion Pictures]] | |||
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2013|01|18}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2013|01|18}} | ||
| runtime = 133 mins | | runtime = 133 mins | ||
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| language = Hindi, French, German, Polish | | language = Hindi, French, German, Polish | ||
| budget = {{INRConvert|140|m}} | | budget = {{INRConvert|140|m}} | ||
| gross = {{INRConvert|100.2|m}}<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1220</ref> | | gross = {{INRConvert|100.2|m}}<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1220|title=Inkaar - Movie - Box Office India|website=Boxofficeindia.com|access-date=16 November 2021}}</ref> | ||
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'''''Inkaar''''' ({{ | '''''Inkaar''''' ({{translation|Denial}}) is a 2013 Indian [[romantic thriller]] film directed by [[Sudhir Mishra]] and Jay Dev Banerjee produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, starring [[Arjun Rampal]] and [[Chitrangada Singh]] in the lead roles. [[Shantanu Moitra]] has composed the music for the film. [[Deepti Naval]], [[Vipin Sharma]], and Gaurav Dwivedi are featured in supporting roles. The film was produced and distributed under the [[Viacom 18 Motion Pictures]] and the Tipping Point Films banners. The film deals with sexual harassment in a corporate setting following the story of Rahul Verma, the CEO of an advertising agency, who has to follow the lawsuit of sexual harassment filed by Maya Luthra, his protégé. The two are battling for the top job of the company. A committee is set up by the agency to hear both sides of the story and work through lies and accusations to find out the truth.<ref name="BOLLYWOOD HUNGAMA">{{cite web|title=Inkaar (2013)|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/550982|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422031623/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/550982|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 April 2012|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=30 January 2013}}</ref> | ||
The development of the film commenced in 2011. The movie was completed in early 2012 and was titled "''Inkaar''" | The development of the film commenced in 2011. The movie was completed in early 2012 and was titled "''Inkaar.''" It was scheduled to release in May but conflicts started rising over the title of the movie, which delayed its release. After a lot of options, "''Kaam''" was chosen as the title but ultimately "''Inkaar''" was finalised to be the title.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arjun Rampal in Istanbul, ditched Heroine|url=http://bollyspice.com/49167/arjun-rampal-in-istanbul-ditched-heroine|publisher=BollySpice|accessdate=30 January 2013|author=Samreen Tungekar|date=25 September 2012 }}</ref> | ||
After the title conflict was resolved, the release date of the movie was delayed to 2013. The movie was released on 18 January 2013. The film received positive to mixed responses but the performances of the lead pair and the direction of Sudhir Mishra earned positive reviews from critics. The movie grossed {{INRConvert|92.3|m}} in the first week.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com" | After the title conflict was resolved, the release date of the movie was delayed to 2013. The movie was released on 18 January 2013. The film received positive to mixed responses but the performances of the lead pair and the direction of Sudhir Mishra earned positive reviews from critics. The movie grossed {{INRConvert|92.3|m}} in the first week.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/> | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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*[[Chitrangada Singh]] as Maya Luthra | *[[Chitrangada Singh]] as Maya Luthra | ||
*[[Deepti Naval]] as Mrs. Kamdhar | *[[Deepti Naval]] as Mrs. Kamdhar | ||
*[[Kanwaljeet Singh]] as Rahul's father | *[[Kanwaljeet Singh]] as Mr. Verma, Rahul's father | ||
*[[Rehana Sultan]] as Maya's mother | *[[Rehana Sultan]] as Mrs. Luthra, Maya's mother | ||
*[[Vipin Sharma]]* as Gupta | *[[Vipin Sharma]]* as Gupta | ||
*Mithun Rodwittiya as Jamshed | *Mithun Rodwittiya as Jamshed | ||
*Gaurav Dwivedi as Atul | *Gaurav Dwivedi as Atul | ||
*Asheesh Kapur as Praful | *Asheesh Kapur as Praful | ||
* | *Akanksha Nehra as Payal | ||
*[[Kaizaad Kotwal]] as KK | *[[Kaizaad Kotwal]] as KK | ||
* | *Sandeep Sanchdev as Tarun | ||
* | *Sujata Sehgal as Kavita | ||
*[[Shivani Tanksale]] as Nimmi | *[[Shivani Tanksale]] as Nimmi | ||
*[[Saurabh Shukla]] as Rockstar in ''Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai'' | *[[Saurabh Shukla]] as Rockstar in ''Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai'' | ||
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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
''Inkaar'' is the love story of Maya Luthra | ''Inkaar'' is the love story of Maya Luthra and Rahul Verma set against the backdrop of [[sexual harassment]]. When misunderstandings are created between the two, she files a case of [[sexual harassment]] against him. A committee is set up by the advertising agency they work in to investigate their case and find out the truth. Rahul denies that he ever had any such intentions to sexually harass Maya, but she insists that he makes her feel insecure and unsafe in her own office. The committee is unable to reach a clear conclusion as they do not know who to believe. The climax of the film brings an unexpected twist to the story,{{clarify|date=April 2016}} and in a final confrontation, the two protagonists' love emerges victorious. As is shown in most of Sudhir's movies including 'Chameli' too, that only thing matters is love. Rahul and Maya reconcile and unite which is shown indirectly in the end. | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Casting=== | ===Casting=== | ||
In February 2011, [[Sudhir Mishra]] announced that he was creating a new movie based on the topic of [[sexual harassment]]. [[Arjun Rampal]] was cast in to play the male protagonist and [[Chitrangada Singh]], who had previously worked with Mishra in ''[[Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Yeh Saali Zindagi]]'' (2011) was cast to portray the female protagonist. This film marked her third collaboration with Mishra.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arjun & Chitrangda pair up for Sudhir's next on sexual exploitation|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1266847/|author=Jogindar Tuteja| | In February 2011, [[Sudhir Mishra]] announced that he was creating a new movie based on the topic of [[sexual harassment]]. [[Arjun Rampal]] was cast in to play the male protagonist and [[Chitrangada Singh]], who had previously worked with Mishra in ''[[Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Yeh Saali Zindagi]]'' (2011) was cast to portray the female protagonist. This film marked her third collaboration with Mishra.<ref>{{cite web|title=Arjun & Chitrangda pair up for Sudhir's next on sexual exploitation|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1266847/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602200902/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1266847/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2014|author=Jogindar Tuteja|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=28 April 2013|date=16 February 2011}}</ref> Mishra is known for directing [[niche market|niche movies]]. However, in an interview with [[Bollywood Hungama]], the lead actress Singh said that it was a commercial film.<ref>{{cite web|title=No prep needed to play sexual harassment victim: Chitrangda|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1396967|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605051427/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1396967|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 June 2014|work=Screen Weekly|publisher=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=30 January 2013}}</ref> The film was created on a budget of {{INRConvert|50|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beekays.com/movies/hindi/2013/inkaar/|title=Inkaar (2013)|publisher=Beekays.com|accessdate=31 January 2013}}</ref> | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
Filming took place between late 2011 to early 2012. The film was extensively shot in actual advertising agencies including [[Leo Burnett Worldwide]] and [[Grey Global Group|Grey Worldwide]].<ref name="Ad Agencies">{{cite web|title=Ad agencies refuse association with Inkaar|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1632553/|work=Bollywood Hungama News Network | Filming took place between late 2011 to early 2012. The film was extensively shot in actual advertising agencies including [[Leo Burnett Worldwide]] and [[Grey Global Group|Grey Worldwide]].<ref name="Ad Agencies">{{cite web|title=Ad agencies refuse association with Inkaar|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1632553/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121231150922/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1632553/|url-status=dead|archive-date=31 December 2012|work=Bollywood Hungama News Network|accessdate=31 January 2013|date=17 December 2012}}</ref> | ||
==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
===Title Conflict=== | ===Title Conflict=== | ||
The initial title of the movie was chosen to be ''Inkaar'' but after the filming was complete, a title conflict rose as Mishra and the production team decided to opt a title out of six titles for the film based on its story. New five titles were ''Dream Factory'', ''Power Play'', ''Agency'', ''Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum'' and ''The Boss''. Mishra stated in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, "Our film is about gender politics and power play in a corporate house. Given this brief, we'll decide which title suits the film the best and we'll go by it."<ref>{{cite web|title=Arjun Rampal-Chitrangda starrer has 6 title options|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1429390|author=Subhash K. Jha| | The initial title of the movie was chosen to be ''Inkaar'' but after the filming was complete, a title conflict rose as Mishra and the production team decided to opt a title out of six titles for the film based on its story. New five titles were ''Dream Factory'', ''Power Play'', ''Agency'', ''Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum'' and ''The Boss''. Mishra stated in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, "Our film is about gender politics and power play in a corporate house. Given this brief, we'll decide which title suits the film the best and we'll go by it."<ref>{{cite web|title=Arjun Rampal-Chitrangda starrer has 6 title options|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1429390|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418000211/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1429390|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2012|author=Subhash K. Jha|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=31 January 2013}}</ref> After some conflict, the title was chosen to be ''Kaam – The Unofficial Story''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/12/jun/15-news-star-hunt-for-sudhir-mishra-anubhav-sinhas-next-051213.asp|title='Star hunt' for Sudhir Mishra-Anubhav Sinha's next|date=15 June 2012|accessdate=31 January 2013|publisher=Glamsham|work=Glamsham Editorial|author=Joginder Tuteja}}</ref> The release date was delayed to 25 August but ''Kaam'' was also removed as the release date came closer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/12/jun/18-news-title-trouble-for-sudhir-mishras-arjun-chitrangada-starrer-051201.asp|title=Title trouble for Sudhir Mishra's Arjun-Chitrangada starrer|date=17 June 2012|accessdate=31 January 2013|publisher=Glamsham|work=Glamsham Editorial|author=Joginder Tuteja}}</ref> After four title hunts, the original title ''Inkaar'' was finalised. The release date of the movie was pushed to 18 January, thus making it one of the early films of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bollyspice.com/51953/first-look-arjun-and-chitrangada-in-inkaar|author=Stacey Yount|title=First Look: Arjun and Chitrangada in Inkaar!|date=28 November 2012|accessdate=31 January 2013|publisher=Bolly Spice}}</ref> | ||
===Ad Agencies=== | ===Ad Agencies=== | ||
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''Inkaar'' earned positive to mixed response from critics. Rachit Gupta of [[Filmfare]] gave 4 out of 5 stars. He appreciated the performances of the lead pair and quoted "What works is the chemistry between Arjun Rampal and Chitrangda Singh. Not just their individual performances but their love-hate relationship drives the drama of ''Inkaar''. Both Arjun and Chitrangda handle their characters to great effect. But good performances can give you a watchable film, but not a believable story. And that is the big letdown in Inkaar. The film's logic and the climax just don't make sense. Not from characters who spent the last two hours (or seven years in case of the movie's narrative) convincing you that they'd do anything to come out on top. A film that promises to hit you hard in the solar plexus, doesn't even tickle you.".<ref name="Filmfare Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-inkaar-2151.html|title=Movie Review: Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=18 February 2013|work=[[Filmfare]]}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref> | ''Inkaar'' earned positive to mixed response from critics. Rachit Gupta of [[Filmfare]] gave 4 out of 5 stars. He appreciated the performances of the lead pair and quoted "What works is the chemistry between Arjun Rampal and Chitrangda Singh. Not just their individual performances but their love-hate relationship drives the drama of ''Inkaar''. Both Arjun and Chitrangda handle their characters to great effect. But good performances can give you a watchable film, but not a believable story. And that is the big letdown in Inkaar. The film's logic and the climax just don't make sense. Not from characters who spent the last two hours (or seven years in case of the movie's narrative) convincing you that they'd do anything to come out on top. A film that promises to hit you hard in the solar plexus, doesn't even tickle you.".<ref name="Filmfare Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-inkaar-2151.html|title=Movie Review: Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=18 February 2013|work=[[Filmfare]]}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref> | ||
''[[India Today]]'' wrote "The dynamics of office politics have never been more dynamic. ''Inkaar'' is one helluva jolt in January."<ref name="India Today Critic Review">{{cite web|url= | ''[[India Today]]'' wrote "The dynamics of office politics have never been more dynamic. ''Inkaar'' is one helluva jolt in January."<ref name="India Today Critic Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/inkaar-review-arjun-rampal-chitrangda-singh-151980-2013-01-17|title=Inkaar: riveting treatise on gender equations|date=18 January 2013|access-date=1 February 2013|work=[[India Today]]}}{{Rating|4}}</ref> | ||
Rummana Ahmed of [[Yahoo! Movies]] wrote "What works for 'Inkaar' is the solid performances by the lead characters and the supporting cast. Arjun might not have been very strong in the emotional bits but he delivers one of his best performances till date. Chitrangda looks and acts sharp, it's a pleasure to watch Vipin Sharma, Deepti Naval and Kanwaljeet on the big screen after quite a while. Shantanu Moitra music is as usual peppy and hummable. This one is definitely a must watch."<ref name="Yahoo Movies Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-inkaar-122117226.html|title=Yahoo! Movies Review: Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2013|author=Rummana Ahmed|publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]]}}{{Rating|4}}</ref> | Rummana Ahmed of [[Yahoo! Movies]] wrote "What works for 'Inkaar' is the solid performances by the lead characters and the supporting cast. Arjun might not have been very strong in the emotional bits but he delivers one of his best performances till date. Chitrangda looks and acts sharp, it's a pleasure to watch Vipin Sharma, Deepti Naval and Kanwaljeet on the big screen after quite a while. Shantanu Moitra music is as usual peppy and hummable. This one is definitely a must watch."<ref name="Yahoo Movies Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-reviews/yahoo-movies-review-inkaar-122117226.html|title=Yahoo! Movies Review: Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2013|author=Rummana Ahmed|publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]]}}{{Rating|4}}</ref> | ||
[[Karan Anshuman]] of ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars, quoting "''Inkaar'' is not about office politics as you might imagine, even though many moments shape an accurate portrayal. It is not about sexual harassment in the workplace as it is being marketed though that is the searing crucible in which complex, often unnatural dollops of human emotion are left to sputter and interact, never coalescing. Everything else is an elaborate backdrop. And finally when the truth unravels – when motives come to light – I had a great urge to watch the film again. And with movies, this urge supersedes all flaws."<ref name="Mumbai Mirror Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201301192013011906561019d9d0e5dc/What-lies-beneath.html|title=What lies beneath|date=19 January 2013| | [[Karan Anshuman]] of ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars, quoting "''Inkaar'' is not about office politics as you might imagine, even though many moments shape an accurate portrayal. It is not about sexual harassment in the workplace as it is being marketed though that is the searing crucible in which complex, often unnatural dollops of human emotion are left to sputter and interact, never coalescing. Everything else is an elaborate backdrop. And finally when the truth unravels – when motives come to light – I had a great urge to watch the film again. And with movies, this urge supersedes all flaws."<ref name="Mumbai Mirror Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201301192013011906561019d9d0e5dc/What-lies-beneath.html|title=What lies beneath|date=19 January 2013|access-date=10 February 2013|author=Karan Anshuman|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411102349/http://www.mumbaimirror.com/article/30/201301192013011906561019d9d0e5dc/What-lies-beneath.html|archive-date=11 April 2013|url-status=dead}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref> | ||
Ananya Bhattacharya of [[Zee News]] wrote "''Inkaar'' is another of Sudhir Mishra's brilliances captured on celluloid. Don't say a 'no' to this one."<ref name="Zee News Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/inkaar-movie-review-a-no-is-a-no-for-this-one-it-s-a-yes_126327.htm|title='Inkaar' movie review: Arjun-Chitrangada's stellar performances make for a good watch | Ananya Bhattacharya of [[Zee News]] wrote "''Inkaar'' is another of Sudhir Mishra's brilliances captured on celluloid. Don't say a 'no' to this one."<ref name="Zee News Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/inkaar-movie-review-a-no-is-a-no-for-this-one-it-s-a-yes_126327.htm|title='Inkaar' movie review: Arjun-Chitrangada's stellar performances make for a good watch | ||
|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2013|author=Ananya Bhattacharya|publisher=[[Zee News]]}}{{Rating|3.5}}</ref> Mayank Shekhar of [[Daily Bhaskar|Daily Bhaskar.com]] wrote "In parts thoughtful, engaging and funny, this is a film then about ambition. As for sexual harassment, I would go with the women's rights activist (Deepti Naval) judging this case: "Flirtation ''agar woman ko pasand na ho, toh harassment hoti hai''." If I were you, I'd definitely go for this movie too!"<ref name="Daily Bhaskar Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-movie-review-inkaar-4152403-NOR.html|title=Movie Review: INKAAR|date=19 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2013|author=Mayank Shekhar|publisher=Daily Bhaskar.com}}{{Rating|3.5}}</ref> | |date=18 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2013|author=Ananya Bhattacharya|publisher=[[Zee News]]}}{{Rating|3.5}}</ref> Mayank Shekhar of [[Daily Bhaskar|Daily Bhaskar.com]] wrote "In parts thoughtful, engaging and funny, this is a film then about ambition. As for sexual harassment, I would go with the women's rights activist (Deepti Naval) judging this case: "Flirtation ''agar woman ko pasand na ho, toh harassment hoti hai''." If I were you, I'd definitely go for this movie too!"<ref name="Daily Bhaskar Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-movie-review-inkaar-4152403-NOR.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310001606/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-movie-review-inkaar-4152403-NOR.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 March 2013|title=Movie Review: INKAAR|date=19 January 2013|accessdate=1 February 2013|author=Mayank Shekhar|publisher=Daily Bhaskar.com}}{{Rating|3.5}}</ref> | ||
[[Taran Adarsh]] wrote "INKAAR is for spectators of serious cinema. Caters to a niche audience!"<ref name="Bollywood Hungama Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/550982|title=Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=10 February 2013|author=[[Taran Adarsh]]| | [[Taran Adarsh]] wrote "INKAAR is for spectators of serious cinema. Caters to a niche audience!"<ref name="Bollywood Hungama Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/550982|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427181218/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/550982|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 April 2012|title=Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=10 February 2013|author=[[Taran Adarsh]]|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> | ||
Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] has given 2 out of 5 stars, quoting "''Inkaar'' trivialises something serious like sexual harassment into a terrible joke."<ref name="Rediff Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-inkaar-trivialises-sexual-harassment/20130118.htm| title=Review: ''Inkaar'' trivialises sexual harassment | author=Sukanya Verma | work=[[Rediff.com]] | accessdate=17 February 2013|date=18 January 2013}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref> | Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] has given 2 out of 5 stars, quoting "''Inkaar'' trivialises something serious like sexual harassment into a terrible joke."<ref name="Rediff Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-inkaar-trivialises-sexual-harassment/20130118.htm| title=Review: ''Inkaar'' trivialises sexual harassment | author=Sukanya Verma | work=[[Rediff.com]] | accessdate=17 February 2013|date=18 January 2013}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref> | ||
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Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "Inkaar could have been truly radical. But it becomes a film that prefers to cop out, rather than deliver on the promise it held out so bravely in its initial passages."<ref name="Indian Express Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-inkaar/1061277/2/|title=Review: Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=17 February 2013|author=Shubhra Gupta|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}{{Rating|2}}</ref> | Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "Inkaar could have been truly radical. But it becomes a film that prefers to cop out, rather than deliver on the promise it held out so bravely in its initial passages."<ref name="Indian Express Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-inkaar/1061277/2/|title=Review: Inkaar|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=17 February 2013|author=Shubhra Gupta|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}{{Rating|2}}</ref> | ||
Sonia Chopra of [[Sify]] wrote "The film has taken an important subject and turned it into slush. In the end the film is a mockery of sexual harassment, of love, of the ad fraternity and of professionalism. Too bad, really."<ref name="Sify Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/inkaar-review-mishra-s-latest-makes-a-mockery-of-sexual-harassment-review-bollywood-15017982.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602195241/http://www.sify.com/movies/inkaar-review-mishra-s-latest-makes-a-mockery-of-sexual-harassment-review-bollywood-15017982.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2014|title=''Inkaar'' review: Mishra's latest makes a mockery of sexual harassment|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=17 February 2013|author=Sonia Chopra| | Sonia Chopra of [[Sify]] wrote "The film has taken an important subject and turned it into slush. In the end the film is a mockery of sexual harassment, of love, of the ad fraternity and of professionalism. Too bad, really."<ref name="Sify Critic Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/inkaar-review-mishra-s-latest-makes-a-mockery-of-sexual-harassment-review-bollywood-15017982.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602195241/http://www.sify.com/movies/inkaar-review-mishra-s-latest-makes-a-mockery-of-sexual-harassment-review-bollywood-15017982.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2014|title=''Inkaar'' review: Mishra's latest makes a mockery of sexual harassment|date=18 January 2013|accessdate=17 February 2013|author=Sonia Chopra|website=[[Sify]]}}{{Rating|2}}</ref> | ||
===Box office=== | ===Box office=== | ||
''Inkaar'' was released on 18 January 2013. The movie took a very dull start with 15% occupancy rate in multiplexes and major metros. It collected only {{INRConvert|16.5|m}} in the opening day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Inkaar Opening Day Box Office Collections|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/inkaar-opening-day-box-office-collections/|publisher=Koimoi|accessdate=31 January 2013|date=19 January 2013|author=MKS}}</ref> The movie did not show any significant growth in business and collected only {{INRConvert|56.0|m}} in the opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|title=BO: INKAAR fails, MUMBAI MIRROR & BANDOOK sink!|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/13/jan/22-news-bo-inkaar-fails-mumbai-mirror-bandook-sink-011303.asp|work=Glamsham Editorial|publisher=Glamsham|accessdate=31 January 2013|date=22 January 2013|author= | ''Inkaar'' was released on 18 January 2013. The movie took a very dull start with 15% occupancy rate in multiplexes and major metros. It collected only {{INRConvert|16.5|m}} in the opening day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Inkaar Opening Day Box Office Collections|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/inkaar-opening-day-box-office-collections/|publisher=Koimoi|accessdate=31 January 2013|date=19 January 2013|author=MKS}}</ref> The movie did not show any significant growth in business and collected only {{INRConvert|56.0|m}} in the opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|title=BO: INKAAR fails, MUMBAI MIRROR & BANDOOK sink!|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/13/jan/22-news-bo-inkaar-fails-mumbai-mirror-bandook-sink-011303.asp|work=Glamsham Editorial|publisher=Glamsham|accessdate=31 January 2013|date=22 January 2013|author=}}</ref> The film managed to earn {{INRConvert|78.9|m}} within the first week and collected a total of approximately {{INRConvert|100|m}} in the first week.<ref name="Inkaar Box Office Business">{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-bollywood-films-of-2013/|title=Box-Office Verdict 2013|publisher=Koimoi|accessdate=31 January 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140803012622/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-bollywood-films-of-2013/|archivedate=3 August 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
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| Inkaar | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sudhir Mishra Jay Dev Banerjee |
| Produced by | Viacom18 Motion Pictures |
| Written by | Sudhir Mishra Manoj Tyagi |
| Starring | Arjun Rampal Chitrangada Singh |
| Music by | Shantanu Moitra Shamir Tandon |
| Cinematography | Sachin K. Krishn |
| Edited by | Archit Damodar Rastogi |
Production company | Tipping Point Films |
| Distributed by | Viacom 18 Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 133 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi, French, German, Polish |
| Budget | ₹140 million (US$2.0 million) |
| Box office | ₹100.2 million (US$1.4 million)[1] |
Inkaar (transl. Denial) is a 2013 Indian romantic thriller film directed by Sudhir Mishra and Jay Dev Banerjee produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures, starring Arjun Rampal and Chitrangada Singh in the lead roles. Shantanu Moitra has composed the music for the film. Deepti Naval, Vipin Sharma, and Gaurav Dwivedi are featured in supporting roles. The film was produced and distributed under the Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and the Tipping Point Films banners. The film deals with sexual harassment in a corporate setting following the story of Rahul Verma, the CEO of an advertising agency, who has to follow the lawsuit of sexual harassment filed by Maya Luthra, his protégé. The two are battling for the top job of the company. A committee is set up by the agency to hear both sides of the story and work through lies and accusations to find out the truth.[2]
The development of the film commenced in 2011. The movie was completed in early 2012 and was titled "Inkaar." It was scheduled to release in May but conflicts started rising over the title of the movie, which delayed its release. After a lot of options, "Kaam" was chosen as the title but ultimately "Inkaar" was finalised to be the title.[3]
After the title conflict was resolved, the release date of the movie was delayed to 2013. The movie was released on 18 January 2013. The film received positive to mixed responses but the performances of the lead pair and the direction of Sudhir Mishra earned positive reviews from critics. The movie grossed ₹92.3 million (US$1.3 million) in the first week.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Arjun Rampal as Rahul Verma
- Chitrangada Singh as Maya Luthra
- Deepti Naval as Mrs. Kamdhar
- Kanwaljeet Singh as Mr. Verma, Rahul's father
- Rehana Sultan as Mrs. Luthra, Maya's mother
- Vipin Sharma* as Gupta
- Mithun Rodwittiya as Jamshed
- Gaurav Dwivedi as Atul
- Asheesh Kapur as Praful
- Akanksha Nehra as Payal
- Kaizaad Kotwal as KK
- Sandeep Sanchdev as Tarun
- Sujata Sehgal as Kavita
- Shivani Tanksale as Nimmi
- Saurabh Shukla as Rockstar in Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai
- Shilpa Sapatnekar as Rani
Plot[edit | edit source]
Inkaar is the love story of Maya Luthra and Rahul Verma set against the backdrop of sexual harassment. When misunderstandings are created between the two, she files a case of sexual harassment against him. A committee is set up by the advertising agency they work in to investigate their case and find out the truth. Rahul denies that he ever had any such intentions to sexually harass Maya, but she insists that he makes her feel insecure and unsafe in her own office. The committee is unable to reach a clear conclusion as they do not know who to believe. The climax of the film brings an unexpected twist to the story,[clarification needed] and in a final confrontation, the two protagonists' love emerges victorious. As is shown in most of Sudhir's movies including 'Chameli' too, that only thing matters is love. Rahul and Maya reconcile and unite which is shown indirectly in the end.
Production[edit | edit source]
Casting[edit | edit source]
In February 2011, Sudhir Mishra announced that he was creating a new movie based on the topic of sexual harassment. Arjun Rampal was cast in to play the male protagonist and Chitrangada Singh, who had previously worked with Mishra in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) and Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011) was cast to portray the female protagonist. This film marked her third collaboration with Mishra.[4] Mishra is known for directing niche movies. However, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, the lead actress Singh said that it was a commercial film.[5] The film was created on a budget of ₹50 million (US$700,000).[6]
Filming[edit | edit source]
Filming took place between late 2011 to early 2012. The film was extensively shot in actual advertising agencies including Leo Burnett Worldwide and Grey Worldwide.[7]
Controversy[edit | edit source]
Title Conflict[edit | edit source]
The initial title of the movie was chosen to be Inkaar but after the filming was complete, a title conflict rose as Mishra and the production team decided to opt a title out of six titles for the film based on its story. New five titles were Dream Factory, Power Play, Agency, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum and The Boss. Mishra stated in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, "Our film is about gender politics and power play in a corporate house. Given this brief, we'll decide which title suits the film the best and we'll go by it."[8] After some conflict, the title was chosen to be Kaam – The Unofficial Story.[9] The release date was delayed to 25 August but Kaam was also removed as the release date came closer.[10] After four title hunts, the original title Inkaar was finalised. The release date of the movie was pushed to 18 January, thus making it one of the early films of 2013.[11]
Ad Agencies[edit | edit source]
In late 2012, news circulated that ad agencies in which Inkaar was filmed refused any kind of association with the film. Leo Burnett Worldwide and Grey Worldwide agencies in which Inkaar was extensively shot, warned the production team that they did not want any branding or reference to their respective agencies in the film.[7]
Release[edit | edit source]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Inkaar earned positive to mixed response from critics. Rachit Gupta of Filmfare gave 4 out of 5 stars. He appreciated the performances of the lead pair and quoted "What works is the chemistry between Arjun Rampal and Chitrangda Singh. Not just their individual performances but their love-hate relationship drives the drama of Inkaar. Both Arjun and Chitrangda handle their characters to great effect. But good performances can give you a watchable film, but not a believable story. And that is the big letdown in Inkaar. The film's logic and the climax just don't make sense. Not from characters who spent the last two hours (or seven years in case of the movie's narrative) convincing you that they'd do anything to come out on top. A film that promises to hit you hard in the solar plexus, doesn't even tickle you.".[12]
India Today wrote "The dynamics of office politics have never been more dynamic. Inkaar is one helluva jolt in January."[13] Rummana Ahmed of Yahoo! Movies wrote "What works for 'Inkaar' is the solid performances by the lead characters and the supporting cast. Arjun might not have been very strong in the emotional bits but he delivers one of his best performances till date. Chitrangda looks and acts sharp, it's a pleasure to watch Vipin Sharma, Deepti Naval and Kanwaljeet on the big screen after quite a while. Shantanu Moitra music is as usual peppy and hummable. This one is definitely a must watch."[14]
Karan Anshuman of Mumbai Mirror gave 4 out of 5 stars, quoting "Inkaar is not about office politics as you might imagine, even though many moments shape an accurate portrayal. It is not about sexual harassment in the workplace as it is being marketed though that is the searing crucible in which complex, often unnatural dollops of human emotion are left to sputter and interact, never coalescing. Everything else is an elaborate backdrop. And finally when the truth unravels – when motives come to light – I had a great urge to watch the film again. And with movies, this urge supersedes all flaws."[15]
Ananya Bhattacharya of Zee News wrote "Inkaar is another of Sudhir Mishra's brilliances captured on celluloid. Don't say a 'no' to this one."[16] Mayank Shekhar of Daily Bhaskar.com wrote "In parts thoughtful, engaging and funny, this is a film then about ambition. As for sexual harassment, I would go with the women's rights activist (Deepti Naval) judging this case: "Flirtation agar woman ko pasand na ho, toh harassment hoti hai." If I were you, I'd definitely go for this movie too!"[17]
Taran Adarsh wrote "INKAAR is for spectators of serious cinema. Caters to a niche audience!"[18]
Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com has given 2 out of 5 stars, quoting "Inkaar trivialises something serious like sexual harassment into a terrible joke."[19]
Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave 2 out of 5 stars as he wrote "This is a half watchable film despite all that melodrama flying around. Sadly, if it had kept its head, this thriller could have gone places."[20]
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express wrote "Inkaar could have been truly radical. But it becomes a film that prefers to cop out, rather than deliver on the promise it held out so bravely in its initial passages."[21]
Sonia Chopra of Sify wrote "The film has taken an important subject and turned it into slush. In the end the film is a mockery of sexual harassment, of love, of the ad fraternity and of professionalism. Too bad, really."[22]
Box office[edit | edit source]
Inkaar was released on 18 January 2013. The movie took a very dull start with 15% occupancy rate in multiplexes and major metros. It collected only ₹16.5 million (US$230,000) in the opening day.[23] The movie did not show any significant growth in business and collected only ₹56.0 million (US$790,000) in the opening weekend.[24] The film managed to earn ₹78.9 million (US$1.1 million) within the first week and collected a total of approximately ₹100 million (US$1.4 million) in the first week.[25]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Inkaar | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 18 December 2012 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label | T-Series |
| Producer | Shantanu Moitra |
The music was composed by Shantanu Moitra and Shamir Tandon. The lyrics were penned by Swanand Kirkire.
| Track: | Song | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Darmiyan" | Aditya Kumar, Swanand Kirkire | 5:01 |
| 2 | "Maula Tu Malik Hai" | Shantanu Moitra & Swanand Kirkire | 4:57 |
| 3 | "Zindagi Ka Karobar" | K. Mohan (Agnee) | 2:48 |
| 4 | "Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai" | Suraj Jagan | 3:58 |
| 5 | "Inkaar" (Aloop) | Monali Thakur | 3:07 |
| 6 | "Inkaar" - Theme (Hindi Version) | Papon, Shahid Mallya | 4:20 |
| 7 | "Inkaar" - Theme (English Version) | Monica Dogra, Shahid Mallya | 4:21 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Inkaar - Movie - Box Office India". Boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ "Inkaar (2013)". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ Samreen Tungekar (25 September 2012). "Arjun Rampal in Istanbul, ditched Heroine". BollySpice. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ Jogindar Tuteja (16 February 2011). "Arjun & Chitrangda pair up for Sudhir's next on sexual exploitation". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 2 June 2014. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ↑ "No prep needed to play sexual harassment victim: Chitrangda". Screen Weekly. Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ "Inkaar (2013)". Beekays.com. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Ad agencies refuse association with Inkaar". Bollywood Hungama News Network. 17 December 2012. Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ Subhash K. Jha. "Arjun Rampal-Chitrangda starrer has 6 title options". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 18 April 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ Joginder Tuteja (15 June 2012). "'Star hunt' for Sudhir Mishra-Anubhav Sinha's next". Glamsham Editorial. Glamsham. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ Joginder Tuteja (17 June 2012). "Title trouble for Sudhir Mishra's Arjun-Chitrangada starrer". Glamsham Editorial. Glamsham. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ Stacey Yount (28 November 2012). "First Look: Arjun and Chitrangada in Inkaar!". Bolly Spice. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ "Movie Review: Inkaar". Filmfare. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
- ↑ "Inkaar: riveting treatise on gender equations". India Today. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ Rummana Ahmed (18 January 2013). "Yahoo! Movies Review: Inkaar". Yahoo! Movies. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ Karan Anshuman (19 January 2013). "What lies beneath". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
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- ↑ Ananya Bhattacharya (18 January 2013). "'Inkaar' movie review: Arjun-Chitrangada's stellar performances make for a good watch". Zee News. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ Mayank Shekhar (19 January 2013). "Movie Review: INKAAR". Daily Bhaskar.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
- ↑ Taran Adarsh (18 January 2013). "Inkaar". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
- ↑ Sukanya Verma (18 January 2013). "Review: Inkaar trivialises sexual harassment". Rediff.com. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ Rajeev Masand (19 January 2013). "'Inkaar' review: Despite its controversial, bold theme, the film fizzles out". Masand's Verdict. CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ Shubhra Gupta (18 January 2013). "Review: Inkaar". The Indian Express. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ Sonia Chopra (18 January 2013). "Inkaar review: Mishra's latest makes a mockery of sexual harassment". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 June 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
- ↑ MKS (19 January 2013). "Inkaar Opening Day Box Office Collections". Koimoi. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ "BO: INKAAR fails, MUMBAI MIRROR & BANDOOK sink!". Glamsham Editorial. Glamsham. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ "Box-Office Verdict 2013". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 3 August 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
