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The film revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who get a chance to form a musical band in the prison when the Independence Day of India approaches. The song composed by them becomes a national sensation in the form of a new patriotic song. However, their hopes of acquittal dash when a local politician cancels their trials in the hope of winning in the upcoming elections using the songs of these band members. The film then explores how these prisoners secure their release on the strength of their songs. |
The film revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who get a chance to form a musical band in the prison when the Independence Day of India approaches. The song composed by them becomes a national sensation in the form of a new patriotic song. However, their hopes of acquittal dash when a local politician cancels their trials in the hope of winning in the upcoming elections using the songs of these band members. The film then explores how these prisoners secure their release on the strength of their songs. so they escape from the prison and share their story with everyone and an overwhelming crowd supports them. Once again they escape and a big lawyer helps all of them in there trail and after there release from the prison they help others as well. |
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Revision as of 20:09, 2 October 2020
| Qaidi Band | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Habib Faisal |
| Written by | Habib Faisal |
| Produced by | Aditya Chopra |
| Starring | Aadar Jain Anya Singh Sachin Pilgaonkar Peter Muxka Manuel Prince Parvinder Singh Cyndy Khojol |
| Cinematography | Anay Goswamy |
| Edited by | Aarti Bajaj |
| Music by | Songs: Amit Trivedi Score: Hitesh Modak |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Yash Raj Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Qaidi Band (transl. Band of prisoners) is a 2017 Indian musical drama film, it revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who give a band performance in the prison to get into the good books of the authorities and secure their acquittal. It features newcomers Aadar Jain and Anya Singh in lead roles.[1]
The film released on 25 August 2017.[2][3]
Plot
The film revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who get a chance to form a musical band in the prison when the Independence Day of India approaches. The song composed by them becomes a national sensation in the form of a new patriotic song. However, their hopes of acquittal dash when a local politician cancels their trials in the hope of winning in the upcoming elections using the songs of these band members. The film then explores how these prisoners secure their release on the strength of their songs. so they escape from the prison and share their story with everyone and an overwhelming crowd supports them. Once again they escape and a big lawyer helps all of them in there trail and after there release from the prison they help others as well.
Cast
- Aadar Jain as Sanju
- Anya Singh as Bindu
- Sachin Pilgaonkar as Dhulia
- Mikhail Yawalkar as Rufi
- Prince Parvinder Singh as Maskeen Singh
- Peter Muxka Manuel as Ogu
- Cyndy Khojol as Sangey
- Ram Kapoor as Naveen Vachani
- Anna Ador as Tatyana
- Lin Laishram
- Chhavi Awasthi as prisoner
- Ashi Singh as Tulika (Jailer's daughter)
- Deepika dhulkotiya as Shopkeeper
Soundtrack
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| Released | 26 July 2017 | ||||
| Recorded | 2017 | ||||
| Studio | Yash Raj Studios | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 35:10 | ||||
| Label | YRF Music | ||||
| Producer | Amit Trivedi | ||||
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The lyrics for the songs have been written by Kausar Munir, Habib Faisal, Peter Muxka Manuel and Sidhant Mago. All the songs featured in the film are sung by Arijit Singh and Yashita Sharma. The soundtrack consists of 9 songs and was released on 26 July 2017 by YRF Music.
All music is composed by Amit Trivedi
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "I am India" | Habib Faisal | Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Hulchul" | Kausar Munir | Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Phir Nayi" | Kausar Munir | Yashita Sharma | 4:23 |
| 4. | "Junooni" | Kausar Munir, Sidhant Mago | Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Udanchoo" | Kausar Munir | Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma | 3:27 |
| 6. | "Jag Mag" | Habib Faisal, Rap lyrics by Peter Muxka Manuel | Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma, Peter Muxka Manuel | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Poshampa" | Kausar Munir | Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma | 4:28 |
| 8. | "Phir Wohi" | Kausar Munir | Arijit Singh, Yashita Sharma | 3:46 |
| 9. | "I am India" (Escape) | Habib Fasal | Amit Trivedi, Yashita Sharma | 3:18 |
| Total length: | 35:10 | |||
Critical reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. A review in Hindustan Times gave the film a 2 out of 5 rating but praised the composer stating, "the genius of music composer Amit Trivedi, who is the real star of this interesting yet ordinary film."[5]
References
- ^ "Qaidi Band first trailer: An interesting story of undertrials-turned-singers". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Habib Faisal: Qaidi Band questions how we take freedom for granted". India TV. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ^ "Qaidi Band release date confirmed to be August 25 in India". NewsNexa. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ "Qaidi Band by Amit Trivedi". 25 July 2017.
- ^ Vats, Rohit (25 August 2017). "Qaidi Band movie review: Ordinary film, extraordinary music". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
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