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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Damadamm | | name = Damadamm | ||
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| producer = [[Himesh Reshammiya]] | | producer = [[Himesh Reshammiya]] | ||
| writer = Subrat Sinha | | writer = Subrat Sinha | ||
| starring = | | starring = Himesh Reshammiya<br>[[Sonal Sehgal]]<br>[[Purbi Joshi]] | ||
| music = | | music = Himesh Reshammiya<br>[[Sachin Gupta (musician)|Sachin Gupta]] | ||
| cinematography = | | cinematography = | ||
| editing = | | editing = | ||
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| released = {{Film date|df=y|2011|10|27}} | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2011|10|27}} | ||
| runtime = 122 min | | runtime = 122 min | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Hindi | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Damadamm!''''' ({{ | '''''Damadamm!''''' ({{Translation|Fun!}}) is a 2011 [[Bollywood]] [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Swapna Waghmare Joshi]]. The film stars [[Himesh Reshammiya]], [[Sonal Sehgal]] and [[Purbi Joshi]]. Reshammiya plays a [[scriptwriter]] who is fed up with his girlfriend who always suspects him, though after she goes on holiday he openly parties and flirts with other girls. The real chaos starts once his girlfriend returns. The film was released on 27 October 2011, coinciding with the [[Diwali]] festival. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
''Damadamm'' is about the life of Sameer, a writer who writes scripts for Indian films. He works with his girlfriend, Shikha | ''Damadamm'' is about the life of Sameer, a writer who writes scripts for Indian films. He works with his girlfriend, Shikha, in the industry. Shikha is overly possessive over Sameer and suspects him all the time. Due to a specialty, Sameer cannot dump her either. He has no idea how to get rid of Shikha's suspicion, until one day her family invites her over for a relatives' wedding. She leaves for a few weeks, and until then, Sameer gets his total freedom. He drinks, parties, and even flirts with random girls. One day, a new girl, Sanjana, enters his office, and it is [[love at first sight]] for both of them. The two are then assigned to work together on a film, but Sameer has to be careful, as Sanjana is his boss' younger sister. Whilst working together, Sameer and Sanjana start to fall in love. | ||
During this, Sameer even starts to ignore Shikha's phone calls. Getting fed up, Shikha arrives back home, when she sees how close Sameer and Sanjana have gotten within 15 days she gets jealous, causing an argument with Sameer and the two break up. She then starts friendship with Sameer | During this, Sameer even starts to ignore Shikha's phone calls. Getting fed up, Shikha arrives back home, and when she sees how close Sameer and Sanjana have gotten within 15 days, she gets jealous, causing an argument with Sameer, and the two break up. She then starts a friendship with Sameer after his boss arranges for Sameer and Sanjana's wedding. But before the wedding, Sameer eventually realises he truly loved Shikha and cannot live without her, so he breaks the marriage with Sanjana. Therefore, his boss sacks him, whereas Sameer replies that he would rather pick his girlfriend Shikha than his work. Sameer manages to convince Shikha to give him another chance. | ||
Later the boss rehires both Sameer | Later, the boss rehires both Sameer and Shikha and even throws them a party. (The film ends with celebrations and the song "Umrao Jaan"). | ||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
* [[Himesh Reshammiya]] as Sameer "Sam" / Babu | * [[Himesh Reshammiya]] as Sameer "Sam" / Babu | ||
* [[Purbi Joshi]] as | * [[Purbi Joshi]] as Shikhaa | ||
* [[Sonal Sehgal]] as Sanjana | * [[Sonal Sehgal]] as Sanjana | ||
* [[Rajesh Khattar]] as Sameer's boss / Sanjana's brother | * [[Rajesh Khattar]] as Sameer's boss / Sanjana's brother | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
[[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave the film 2 out of 5, writing, "On the whole, DAMADAMM isn't bad, but it isn't great either. Though it has a hit score to its credit and some endearing moments, it will have to rely on a strong word of mouth to withstand a mighty opponent ([[Ra.One]])."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/damadamm/critic-review/damadamm-movie-review/|title=Damadamm! Review 2/5 | Damadamm! Movie Review | Damadamm! 2011 Public Review | Film Review|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|date=27 October 2011}}</ref> [[Mayank Shekhar]] of [[Hindustan Times]] added, "This film actually has a darn good script"<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-review-Damadamm/Article1-762144.aspx |title=Damadamm! Review |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=16 November 2011 |archive-date=30 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111030023013/http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/reviews/Mayank-Shekhar-s-review-Damadamm/Article1-762144.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
[[Dainik Bhaskar]] reviews it as "The story is simple, predictable with pinch of humour and emotions. This love saga is something anyone would have watched millions of times, however, what's noteworthy is the placement of the sequences which are successful in letting the story be a simple one and not complicating it further".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-movie-review-damadamm-2524310.html |title=Movie Review: Damadamm<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=20 November 2011 |archive-date=18 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118094001/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/ENT-movie-review-damadamm-2524310.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
[[Dainik Bhaskar]] reviews it as "The story is simple, predictable with pinch of humour and emotions. This love saga is something anyone would have watched millions of times, however, what's noteworthy is the placement of the sequences which are successful in letting the story be a simple one and not complicating it further".<ref> | |||
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==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
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| cover = | | cover = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| released = | | released = 9 September 2011 | ||
| recorded = | | recorded = 2011 | ||
| venue = | | venue = [[Mumbai]] | ||
| studio = | | studio = | ||
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]] | | genre = [[Film soundtrack]] | ||
| length = 45:30 | | length = 45:30 | ||
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] and HR Musik | | label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]] and HR Musik | ||
| producer = | | producer = Himesh Reshammiya | ||
| prev_title = [[Bodyguard (2011 Hindi film)|Bodyguard]] | | prev_title = [[Bodyguard (2011 Hindi film)|Bodyguard]] | ||
| prev_year = 2011 | | prev_year = 2011 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
Damadamm! was called one of the top 11 soundtracks of 2011 by [[Bollywood Hungama]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/features/type/view/id/2959?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150569655310639_21512072_10150569709575639andref=notifandnotif_t=open_graph_comment#f300caa6069cf74|title=Top 11 soundtracks of 2011 – Bollywood Hungama<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/sachingupta1208/status/159161066776039424|title=Sachin Gupta on Twitter: "Arjun I tweeted about it yesterday too.. The lyrics are mine :) "@arjunKR: bro please confirm who wrote lyrics for #bhooljaaun ? is it HR?""<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> | |||
===Track list=== | ===Track list=== | ||
{ | {{Track listing | ||
| | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| all_music = [[Himesh Reshammiya]] | |||
| | | title1 = Damadamm | ||
| | | length1 = 05:54 | ||
| [[Himesh Reshammiya | | lyrics1 = [[Shabbir Ahmed (lyricist)|Shabbir Ahmed]] | ||
| | | extra1 = Himesh Reshammiya, Vinit Singh, [[Alamgir Khan (singer)|Alamgir Khan]], [[Palak Muchhal]], [[Shabab Sabri]], Sabina Shaikh, Rubina Shaikh, [[Punnu Brar]] | ||
| | | title2 = Umrao Jaan | ||
| | | length2 = 04:12 | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | | lyrics2 = [[Sameer (lyricist)|Sameer]] | ||
| | | extra2 = Himesh Reshammiya, [[Purbi Joshi]] | ||
| | | title3 = Aaja Ve | ||
| | | length3 = 02:46 | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | | lyrics3 = Shabbir Ahmed | ||
| | | extra3 = Himesh Reshammiya | ||
| | | title4 = Madhushala | ||
| | | length4 = 04:50 | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | | lyrics4 = Sameer | ||
| | | extra4 = Himesh Reshammiya, [[Aditi Singh Sharma]] | ||
| | | title5 = Yun Toh Mera Dil | ||
| | | length5 = 02:58 | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | | lyrics5 = Sameer | ||
| | | extra5 = Himesh Reshammiya, [[Sadhana Sargam]] | ||
| | | title6 = Hum Tum | ||
| | | length6 = 05:49 | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | | lyrics6 = Sameer | ||
| | | extra6 = Himesh Reshammiya, [[Vaishali Mhade]] | ||
| | | title7 = Tere Bina | ||
| | | length7 = 05:57 | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | | lyrics7 = Sameer | ||
| | | extra7 = Himesh Reshammiya | ||
| title8 = I Need My Space | |||
| length8 = 05:04 | |||
| | | lyrics8 = Sameer | ||
| extra8 = Himesh Reshammiya | |||
| | | title9 = Mango | ||
| | | length9 = 03:40 | ||
| | | lyrics9 = Sameer | ||
| | | extra9 = Himesh Reshammiya, Aditi Singh Sharma | ||
| | }} | ||
| Himesh Reshammiya | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|1503640| | * {{IMDb title|1503640|Damadamm}} | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Himesh Reshammiya]] | [[Category:Films scored by Himesh Reshammiya]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2011 Hindi-language films]] | ||
[[Category:2011 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:2011 films]] | [[Category:2011 films]] | ||
[[Category:HR Musik films]] | [[Category:HR Musik films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:08, 23 March 2026
| Damadamm | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Swapna Waghmare Joshi |
| Produced by | Himesh Reshammiya |
| Written by | Subrat Sinha |
| Starring | Himesh Reshammiya Sonal Sehgal Purbi Joshi |
| Music by | Himesh Reshammiya Sachin Gupta |
| Distributed by | HR Musik Limited |
Release date |
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Running time | 122 min |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Damadamm! (transl. Fun!) is a 2011 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Swapna Waghmare Joshi. The film stars Himesh Reshammiya, Sonal Sehgal and Purbi Joshi. Reshammiya plays a scriptwriter who is fed up with his girlfriend who always suspects him, though after she goes on holiday he openly parties and flirts with other girls. The real chaos starts once his girlfriend returns. The film was released on 27 October 2011, coinciding with the Diwali festival.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Damadamm is about the life of Sameer, a writer who writes scripts for Indian films. He works with his girlfriend, Shikha, in the industry. Shikha is overly possessive over Sameer and suspects him all the time. Due to a specialty, Sameer cannot dump her either. He has no idea how to get rid of Shikha's suspicion, until one day her family invites her over for a relatives' wedding. She leaves for a few weeks, and until then, Sameer gets his total freedom. He drinks, parties, and even flirts with random girls. One day, a new girl, Sanjana, enters his office, and it is love at first sight for both of them. The two are then assigned to work together on a film, but Sameer has to be careful, as Sanjana is his boss' younger sister. Whilst working together, Sameer and Sanjana start to fall in love.
During this, Sameer even starts to ignore Shikha's phone calls. Getting fed up, Shikha arrives back home, and when she sees how close Sameer and Sanjana have gotten within 15 days, she gets jealous, causing an argument with Sameer, and the two break up. She then starts a friendship with Sameer after his boss arranges for Sameer and Sanjana's wedding. But before the wedding, Sameer eventually realises he truly loved Shikha and cannot live without her, so he breaks the marriage with Sanjana. Therefore, his boss sacks him, whereas Sameer replies that he would rather pick his girlfriend Shikha than his work. Sameer manages to convince Shikha to give him another chance.
Later, the boss rehires both Sameer and Shikha and even throws them a party. (The film ends with celebrations and the song "Umrao Jaan").
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Himesh Reshammiya as Sameer "Sam" / Babu
- Purbi Joshi as Shikhaa
- Sonal Sehgal as Sanjana
- Rajesh Khattar as Sameer's boss / Sanjana's brother
- Lily Patel as Lily Aunty
Reception[edit | edit source]
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 2 out of 5, writing, "On the whole, DAMADAMM isn't bad, but it isn't great either. Though it has a hit score to its credit and some endearing moments, it will have to rely on a strong word of mouth to withstand a mighty opponent (Ra.One)."[1] Mayank Shekhar of Hindustan Times added, "This film actually has a darn good script"[2]
Dainik Bhaskar reviews it as "The story is simple, predictable with pinch of humour and emotions. This love saga is something anyone would have watched millions of times, however, what's noteworthy is the placement of the sequences which are successful in letting the story be a simple one and not complicating it further".[3]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
| Damadamm! | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 9 September 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Venue | Mumbai | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 45:30 | |||
| Label | T-Series and HR Musik | |||
| Producer | Himesh Reshammiya | |||
| Himesh Reshammiya chronology | ||||
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Damadamm! was called one of the top 11 soundtracks of 2011 by Bollywood Hungama[4][5]
Track list[edit | edit source]
All music is composed by Himesh Reshammiya.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Damadamm" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya, Vinit Singh, Alamgir Khan, Palak Muchhal, Shabab Sabri, Sabina Shaikh, Rubina Shaikh, Punnu Brar | 05:54 |
| 2. | "Umrao Jaan" | Sameer | Himesh Reshammiya, Purbi Joshi | 04:12 |
| 3. | "Aaja Ve" | Shabbir Ahmed | Himesh Reshammiya | 02:46 |
| 4. | "Madhushala" | Sameer | Himesh Reshammiya, Aditi Singh Sharma | 04:50 |
| 5. | "Yun Toh Mera Dil" | Sameer | Himesh Reshammiya, Sadhana Sargam | 02:58 |
| 6. | "Hum Tum" | Sameer | Himesh Reshammiya, Vaishali Mhade | 05:49 |
| 7. | "Tere Bina" | Sameer | Himesh Reshammiya | 05:57 |
| 8. | "I Need My Space" | Sameer | Himesh Reshammiya | 05:04 |
| 9. | "Mango" | Sameer | Himesh Reshammiya, Aditi Singh Sharma | 03:40 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hungama, Bollywood (27 October 2011). "Damadamm! Review 2/5 | Damadamm! Movie Review | Damadamm! 2011 Public Review | Film Review".
- ↑ "Damadamm! Review". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 30 October 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ↑ "Movie Review: Damadamm". Archived from the original on 18 November 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ↑ "Top 11 soundtracks of 2011 – Bollywood Hungama".
- ↑ "Sachin Gupta on Twitter: "Arjun I tweeted about it yesterday too.. The lyrics are mine :) "@arjunKR: bro please confirm who wrote lyrics for #bhooljaaun ? is it HR?""".