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Laila Majnu (2018 film)
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| Laila Majnu | |
|---|---|
| File:Laila Majnu 2018.jpg | |
| Directed by | Sajid Ali |
| Produced by | Ekta Kapoor Shobha Kapoor Preety Ali |
| Screenplay by | Imtiaz Ali Sajid Ali |
| Starring | Avinash Tiwary Tripti Dimri |
| Music by | Niladri Kumar Joi Barua Atif Aslam Background Score: Hitesh Sonik |
| Cinematography | Sayak Bhattacharya |
Production company | Balaji Motion Pictures PI Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Laila Majnu (Hindi pronunciation: [lɛːlaː mədʒnuː]) is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language romance film starring Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri. It is presented by Imtiaz Ali and co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Preety Ali.[1] The film is directed by Sajid Ali.[2][3][4][5]
The film was released in theatres on 7 September 2018. Although it was a commercial failure after its theatrical release, the film received critical acclaim for its story and the performances of its cast after its digital release.[6]
Cast[edit]
- Avinash Tiwary as Qais Bhatt / Majnu
- Tripti Dimri as Laila
- Farhana Bhat as Jasmeet
- Duaa Bhat as Shama
- Benjamin Gilani as Sarwar
- Parmeet Sethi as Masood
- Sumit Kaul as Ibban
- Sahiba Bali as Ambreen
- Abrar Qazi as Zaid
- Shagufta Ali as Laila's Aunt
- Shashank vyas
- Mir Sarwar as Qais' Brother-in-law
- Vasundhara Kaul as Qais's Sister
- Sujata Sehgal as Laila's Mother
- RJ Rafiq as Tauseef
- Moomin Rafiq as Umer
- Shahid Gulfam as Rasool
Soundtrack[edit]
| Laila Majnu | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Niladri Kumar, Joi Barua and Alif. | |||
| Released | 17 August 2018[7] | ||
| Recorded | 2018 | ||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||
| Length | 42:33 | ||
| Language | Hindi | ||
| Label | Zee Music Company | ||
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Hitesh Sonik composed the film's background score and Niladri Kumar, Joi Barua and Alif composed the songs. The lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil, Mehmood Gaami and Mohammad Muneem. The first song, "Aahista", was released on 9 August 2018.[8] This was followed by the title track, "O Meri Laila", on 13 August 2018.[9]
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aahista" | Niladri Kumar | Arijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi | 5:20 |
| 2. | "O Meri Laila" | Joi Barua | Atif Aslam, Jyotica Tangri | 4:41 |
| 3. | "Tum" | Niladri Kumar | Atif Aslam | 4:39 |
| 4. | "Hafiz Hafiz" | Niladri Kumar | Mohit Chauhan | 5:39 |
| 5. | "Sarphiri" | Niladri Kumar | Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo | 4:05 |
| 6. | "Gayee Kaam Se" | Joi Barua | Dev Negi, Amit Sharma, Meenal Jain | 4:13 |
| 7. | "Lala Zula Zalio" | Joi Barua | Frankie (Kashmiri), Joi Barua, Sunidhi Chauhan | 3:00 |
| 8. | "O'Meri Laila" (Radio Version) | Joi Barua | Joi Barua | 3:11 |
| 9. | "Tum" (Version 2) | Niladri Kumar | Javed Ali | 4:41 |
| 10. | "Katyu Chuko" | Alif | Mohammad Muneem | 3:04 |
| Total length: | 42:33 | |||
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Date of Ceremony | Awards | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 February 2019 | Mirchi Music Awards | Upcoming Music Composer of The Year | Niladri Kumar – "Aahista" | Won | [10][11] |
| Lyricist of The Year | Irshad Kamil – "Aahista" | Nominated | |||
| 23 March 2019 | 64th Filmfare Awards | Rd Burman Award For Upcoming Talent in Film Music | Niladri Kumar | Won | [12] |
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Jonita Gandhi – "Ahista" | Nominated | [13] |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ekta Kapoor shifts gears with Imtiaz Ali's 'Laila Majnu'". 7 August 2018.
- ↑ "Laila Majnu New Poster: This Is When You Can Watch The Trailer".
- ↑ "Laila Majnu has less logic and more passion: Imtiaz Ali". 23 July 2018.
- ↑ "Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali Brings Madness, Love and Bullets Together".
- ↑ "Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali is back, this time, with the 'baap' of all tragic love stories". 7 August 2018.
- ↑ "Imtiaz Ali: 'Laila Majnu' is an unsafe film to make – Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ↑ "Laila Majnu – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Saavn.
- ↑ "Laila Majnu song 'Aahista' captures lead pair's love story before launching into tragic climax- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ↑ "Laila Majnu song 'O Meri Laila' shows Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary frolicking to traditional Kashmiri music". Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ↑ "MMA Mirchi Music Awards". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- ↑ "11th Mirchi Music Awards: Complete list of winners – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards 2019: List Of Winners". NDTV. 23 March 2019.
- ↑ "64th Vimal Filmfare Awards 2019: Official list of nominations". Times of India. 12 March 2019.