Kings of Devon
Kings of Devon is a 2010 Indian dark comedy film written, produced, and directed by Rahsaan Islam. Islam also stars in the film, which was made for charity. It was released in the United States on 17 September 2010.[1]
| Kings of Devon | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rahsaan Islam |
| Produced by | Rahsaan Islam |
| Starring | Rahsaan Islam Bakhtiar Hafeez Tamim Chowdhury Trishna Murad |
| Distributed by | Sadhana Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
PlotEdit
In 1982, Bengalies ruled the streets of Chicago. Arif Choudhury comes to Chicago on the request of his uncle but gets caught in the middle of a bitter rivalry between Devon's two biggest gangs, Apon Desh and BD-Chicago. Accused of murder and on the run from authorities, Arif befriends Johnny - who pledges to help Arif and get revenge on Sikander Saab. Did Arif commit murder or is he being framed? Will they get revenge on Sikander Saab? Who will climb the mountain and become the king of Devon...?
CastEdit
- Rahsaan Islam as Johnny
- Bakhtiar Hafeez as Sikandar Saab
- Tamim Chowdhury as Arif Chowdhury
- Trishna Murad as Tasfia
ReleaseEdit
Kings of Devon was released throughout the United States in association with BIG Cinemas. The film also featured music from The Times Group and Sa Re Ga Ma. The film ran successfully in various cities throughout the United States.[2] Islam was scene interviewed on Channel i through the lead-up to the release of the film.
Charitable causeEdit
The box office revenues from Kings of Devon went to raise money for Shishu Bikash Kendra, a school for underprivileged children in the Dhanmondi district of Dhaka, Bangladesh. As of today, home media DVDs have also been made available to raise money for the charity. Shishu Bikash Kendra is a part of Zonta International.[3]
SoundtrackEdit
The soundtrack of Kings of Devon was licensed from Times Music and Sa Re Ga Ma HMV.
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mon Hariye Jai" | Bhoomi | 03:44 |
| 2. | "Chalo Chalein" | Bappi Lahiri, Runa Laila | 03:55 |
| 3. | "Disco 82" | Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar | 03:46 |
| 4. | "Leelabali" | Lopamudra Mitra | 04:27 |
| 5. | "Pag Ghungroo" | Kishore Kumar | 11:37 |
| 6. | "Asha Chilo" | Kishore Kumar | 04:13 |
NotesEdit
- ↑ "Kings of Devon". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ↑ "Kings of Devon Wins Audiences Hearts". Technorati. Archived from the original on 5 October 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- ↑ "Zonta International Clubs". Zonta International. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
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