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Baadshaho
File:Ajay Devgn's Baadshaho.JPG
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMilan Luthria
Produced by
Written byRajat Arora
Starring
Music by
CinematographySunita Radia
Edited byAasif Sheikh
Production
company
Distributed by
  • Mangl Murti Films[1]
  • CineKorn Entertainment
Release date
  • 1 September 2017 (2017-09-01) (Worldwide)[2]
Running time
136 minutes[3]
LanguageHindi
Budget₹90 crore[4][better source needed]
Box officeest. ₹123.50 crore[5]

Baadshaho (transl. Kings) is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language action-adventure film[6] written by Rajat Arora, and directed and co-produced by Milan Luthria. It features Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Ileana D'Cruz, Vidyut Jammwal, Esha Gupta and Sanjay Mishra in the lead roles.[7] The film is set in the emergency era of 1975–77.[8]

The film was released worldwide on 1 September 2017.

Plot[edit]

In 1973, Maharani Gitanjali was a princess to a royal family in Rajasthan. As every royal family has loads of gold to themselves, so does this royal family. Still, her ancestors did not hand it over to the government of the country even after the ancestral reign was over. In 1975, the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, declared the state of emergency in the country. Around the same time, Sanjeev, an influential person in the Congress government, had been snubbed badly by Gitanjali in 1973. To seek revenge, Sanjeev asks army officer Colonel Rudra Pratap Singh to confiscate all the gold in Gitanjali's possession and to put her behind bars. Rudra follows Sanjeev's instructions and imprisons Gitanjali after forcibly taking possession of the gold rightfully belonging to the government but still held by her.

Rudra asks his trusted lieutenants, Major Seher Singh and Captain Somesh, to transfer all the gold to Delhi safely to the government, and for that, he gives Seher Singh a custom-made truck with a powerful safe in it in which he keeps all the confiscated gold. As Rudra and Seher Singh are discussing, Sanjana, Gitanjali's trusted aide, is sent by her to eavesdrop on their conversation and get a whiff of their plan. Gitanjali then plans an entire scheme and wants Sanjana to accompany Bhawani Singh in getting all the gold back and eventually release her from the jail.

Gitanjali briefs Bhawani Singh, her trusted lieutenant, about the gold and how she needs it all back to look after the people in her village. The loyal Bhawani Singh promises to retrieve the gold and return the same to Gitanjali, with whom he shares a romantic relationship.

Bhawani Singh, with the support of Daliya and Guruji, besides Sanjana, of course, chalk out an entire plan and seek out on a mission. The four follow the truck in which Seher Singh and his deputy, Somesh, are carrying the gold to Delhi. The group of four, at one point in the journey, takes control of the truck after throwing out Seher Singh and Somesh. The job now is to open the strong safe, something at which Guruji is adept. Meanwhile, Seher Singh, boss Rudra Pratap Singh, and other army and police officers are hot on the trail of Bhawani Singh and the truck. At one point, the army officers seek the help of police officer Durjan, but Bhawani Singh and his team members outwit him too.

But before Bhawani Singh can return the gold to Gitanjali Devi, a very shocking revelation is unveiled in front of him, that Gitanjali used him for her personal happiness and motives, and that Seher was her aide. Bhawani reveals that he already knew the dark truth about Gitanjali, and his team decided to distribute gold among poor people. After the war between Seher and Bhawani's team ends, Gitanjali realised that she is alone in the desert with a low chance of survival while Bhawani and his team have escaped.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In January 2015, Ajay Devgn signed Milan Luthria's Baadshaho, marking his fourth collaboration with the director after Kachche Dhaage (1999), Chori Chori (2003) and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai (2010).[10] This was the third collaboration of Emraan Hashmi with the director after Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai and The Dirty Picture (2012). Luthria stated that besides directing he was also co-producing the film along with Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. Ankit Tiwari was music director.[11][12]

Casting[edit]

Ajay Devgn and Ileana D'Cruz, during trailer launch of Baadshaho

Actresses Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Shruti Hassan and Priyanka Chopra were speculated as the lead actress opposite Ajay Devgn.[13][14][15][16] Though Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif liked the script, they declined the offer due to non-availability.[17] The film was to star Diljit Dosanjh initially, though he opted out of the project subsequently and was replaced by Emraan Hashmi.[18]

Later in June 2016, actors Vidyut Jammwal, Ileana D'Cruz and Esha Gupta were officially confirmed to be in the cast.[19][20] Priyanshu Chatterjee was cast in a special appearance for the role of the politician Sanjeev, modelled after Sanjay Gandhi.[21]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography commenced on 15 August 2016 in Mumbai.[22] The second schedule started on 1 December 2016 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.[23][24] The third schedule commenced on 19 January 2017.[25]

Ileana D'Cruz wrapped her part of filming on 5 March 2017.[26] The Rajasthan schedule was wrapped up on 9 March 2017.[27]

Release and Marketing[edit]

The makers of the film earlier announced that the films worldwide release would be on 26 January 2017. However, upon request from producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Rakesh Roshan of the films Raees and Kaabil respectively, Bhushan Kumar moved the worldwide release date to 12 May 2017.[28] In early December 2016, Devgn announced 1 September 2017 as the worldwide release date.[29]

Soundtrack[edit]

Baadshaho
Soundtrack album by
Rahul Dev Burman, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Tanishk Bagchi, Ankit Tiwari, Abhijit Vaghani, DJ Chetas and Traditional Folk
Released19 August 2017 (2017-08-19)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length30:52
LanguageHindi
LabelT-Series
External audio
Audio Jukebox at YouTube

The soundtrack was released on 19 August 2017 by T-Series, which consists of eight songs, composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Ankit Tiwari, Abhijit Vaghani, DJ Chetas and Traditional Folk. The songs "Mere Rashke Qamar" and "Socha Hai" ("Kehdoon Tumhe" from the 1975 film Deewaar) are recreations for the film by lyricist Manoj Muntashir and composer Tanishk Bagchi. Their originals were written by Fana Buland Shehri and Sahir Ludhianvi, and were composed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and R. D. Burman respectively.[30][31][32]

The song "Piya More" (first version) is a remake from Ankit Tiwari's old tune "Nasha Shar Pe Chadke Bhole" (from the film "Dee Saturday Night").[33][34] Then, Tiwari change the tune and some lyrics cause the controversy.[35] This song appearance Sunny Leone and Emraan Hashmi. Sung by Neeti Mohan and Mika Singh.

The song "Socha Hai" was later changed to the lyrics due to copyright issues.[36] The song changed without "Socha Hai", "Kehdoon Tumhe". Sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Neeti Mohan without Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhoshle's additional vocals. You can listen the new version of Socha Hai in Jubin's Compilation Album : "Best Of Jubin Nautiyal" (2016) & "Best Of Jubin Nautiyal" (2020). But, the song is not available on some online music player like Spotify, Gaana and JioSaavn.

T-Series later private the official video of the song "Socha Hai" and Jukebox audio video of the film.[37]

All lyrics written by Manoj Muntashir. 

Track listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Mere Rashke Qamar"  Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan 3:40
2. "Piya More"  Mika Singh, Neeti Mohan 4:17
3. "Socha Hai"  Jubin Nautiyal, Neeti Mohan, (Additional Vocals: Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle) 2:50
4. "Hoshiyar Rehna" (Traditional lyrics)Neeraj Arya's Kabir Café 4:07
5. "Mere Rashke Qamar" (Version 2)Tulsi Kumar 3:41
6. "Socha Hai" (2nd Version)Jubin Nautiyal, Neeti Mohan 4:13
7. "Mere Rashke Qamar" (Remix)Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan 3:36
8. "Socha Hai" (Love Version)Jubin Nautiyal, Neeti Mohan 4:28
Total length:
 30:52

Accolades[edit]

Award Ceremony Category Recipient Result Ref.(s)
10th Mirchi Music Awards Male Vocalist of The Year Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for "Mere Rashke Qamar" Nominated [38]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Sangeeta "Ahir to distribute 'Baadshaho' nationally".
  2. ↑ "Ajay "Devgn announces Baadshaho release date".
  3. ↑ "BAADSHAHO – BBFC". BBFC. 1 September 2017.
  4. ↑ "Baadshaho – Movie – Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com.
  5. ↑ "Box Office: Worldwide collections and day wise break up of Baadshaho".
  6. ↑ "Ajay, Milan rubbish reports of deleting intimate scene from 'Baadshaho'". Business Standard. Retrieved 8 August 2017. We have seen films being made in similar genre earlier as well. That film had a political approach and ours is action adventure.
  7. ↑ "Ileana D'Cruz: The idea of dropping the jacket in Baadshaho was mine".
  8. ↑ "Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi team up for Milan Luthria's film set in Emergency period". 22 June 2016.
  9. ↑ "Before Baadshaho reviews: Who was Maharani Gayatri Devi?", India Today, 31 August 2017
  10. ↑ "Milan "Luthria to direct Abhishek Singh in Baadshaho".
  11. ↑ "Bhushan Kumar and Milan Luthria roped in Ankit Tiwari for a song in Baadshaho"
  12. ↑ "Is Ash Gayatri Devi in Baadshaho?". 14 April 2016.
  13. ↑ "dna". dna.
  14. ↑ "Kareena Kapoor Khan not doing Ajay Devgn starrer 'Baadshaho'". 23 March 2016.
  15. ↑ "Shruti Haasan to star with Ajay Devgn in "Baadshaho"". 22 July 2015.
  16. ↑ "Priyanka Chopra to star with Ajay Devgn and Vidyut Jammwal in Badshaaho?". 18 March 2016.
  17. ↑ "Milan "Luthria reveals that he approached Kareena Kapoor Khan and Katrina Kaif for Ileana D'Cruz's role in 'Baadshaho'".
  18. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi replaces Diljit Dosanjh in Ajay Devgn's 'Baadshaho'". 20 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "dna". dna.
  20. ↑ "'Baadshaho' "to go on floors in August".
  21. ↑ "Baadshaho review: Kaun banega con?".
  22. ↑ "Milan Luthria's Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi-starrer Baadshaho goes on floors". 24 August 2016.
  23. ↑ "Ajay Devgn and Emraan Hashmi rekindle old bonhomie in Jodhpur for Baadshah hoo"
  24. ↑ "Milan "Luthria's next will have Rajasthan as its major backdrop".
  25. ↑ "dna". dna.
  26. ↑ "Ileana "D'Cruz: 'Baadshaho' was incredibly special".
  27. ↑ "Baadshaho: "Ajay Devgn Completes Rajasthan Shooting Schedule".
  28. ↑ "Ajay Devgn's 'Baadshaho' stays clear of Raees-Kaabil box office clash". 10 July 2016.
  29. ↑ "Ajay Devgn announces the release date of 'Baadshaho' with a philosophical message – Times of India ►".
  30. ↑ "'Baadshaho' new song: Ajay Devgn-Ileana D'cruz's 'Mere Rashke Qamar' is a musical delight". The Times of India. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  31. ↑ Arushi Jain (14 July 2017). "Baadshaho song Mere Rashke Qamar: Ajay Devgn-Ileana D'Cruz romance and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's voice make it special". The Indian Express. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  32. ↑ "Baadshaho song Piya More launch: Sunny Leone, Emraan Hashmi indulge in Twitter banter". 24 July 2017.
  33. ↑ Piya More (First Version) on YouTube Music, retrieved 29 October 2021
  34. ↑ Ghosh, Devarsi. "Ankit Tiwari has indeed reworked his old tune for 'Piya More' from 'Baadshaho'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  35. ↑ "Is Ankit Tiwari's Piya More From Baadshaho A Copy Of Nasha Sar Pe From Dee Saturday Night?". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  36. ↑ "'Socha Hai' Song Dropped From The Movie 'Baadshaho' Due To Copyright Issues". www.bollywoodcat.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  37. ↑ "Baadshaho Official Jukebox - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 29 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  38. ↑ "Nominations – Mirchi Music Awards 2017". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 13 March 2018.

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