Hamari Adhuri Kahani

Hamari Adhuri Kahani
Directed by Mohit Suri
Produced by Mahesh Bhatt
(Presenter)
Mukesh Bhatt
Written by Mahesh Bhatt
(Story & screenplay)
Shagufta Rafiq
(Dialogue)
Starring Emraan Hashmi
Vidya Balan
Rajkummar Rao
Music by Original songs:
Mithoon
Ankit Tiwari
Jeet Ganguly
Background score
Raju Singh
Cinematography Vishnu Rao
Edited by Deepak Seju
Production
company
Distributed by Fox Star Studios
Release dates
  • 12 June 2015[1]
Running time
140 minutes
Country India
Language Hindi

Hamari Adhuri Kahani (English: Our Incomplete Story) is an upcoming Indian romantic drama film, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mahesh Bhatt under the banner Vishesh Films and Fox Star Studios.[2] The film stars Emraan Hashmi, Vidya Balan and Rajkummar Rao in principal roles.[3] It is based on the love story of Bhatt's parents, Nanabhai Bhatt, Shirin Mohammad Ali and his stepmother.[4] The film is scheduled for release on 12 June 2015.[1]

Cast

Production

Development

On 23 October 2013, Vishesh Films and Fox Star Studios extended their association and announced a three film deal, City Lights, Hamari Adhuri Kahani and Mr. X.[2] It was then revealed that the film will be directed by Mohit Suri, and will release on 7 November 2013.[2] Initially it was decided the cast will start filming in May–June 2014, however the dates shifted to October 2014, owing to Emraan Hashmi's son's illness.[3] On February 2014, in an interview with Bombay Times, producer of the film Mahesh Bhatt revealed that the story of the film will be written by himself and it is based on the love story of his parents, Nanabhai Bhatt, Shirin Mohammad Ali and his stepmother.[4] In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Suri said Vidya Balan had to lose weight for the film and get into shape.[7] Before the development of the film, rumours spread that Balan opted out of the film "as she needs some time for herself" and her character is replaced by Shraddha Kapoor.[8] On 14 March 2014, Bhatt refutes the news and confirmed that Balan "is still on board".[9] On 13 June 2014, reports finalising the release date of film – 12 June 2015 – was released.[1]

Casting

The leading cast of Emraan Hashmi and Vidya Balan was finalised on 23 October 2013,[2] marking their third collaboration after The Dirty Picture (2011) and Ghanchakkar (2013).[3] On 12 February 2014, it was confirmed that Rajkummar Rao will be joining the cast of the film.[3] On 6 October 2014, it was suggested that Rao will be playing the role of the husband of the character portrayed by Balan, to which he confirmed that he plays a "pivotal role but not in terms of screen time".[10][11] On 15 December 2014, it was reported Amala Akkineni will be seen in a cameo appearance in the film,[6] and she will be singing and enacting the title song of the film.[12] On 26 December 2014, it was revealed that Sara Khan will also be joining the cast of the film.[5]

Filming

Initially, the first schedule was planned to be widely shot in Cape Town of South Africa.[13] Filming began in Kolkata on 2 October 2014.[14] A portion of the climax scene of the film was shot on 3 October 2014, where Balan and Hashmi joined the immersion processions on the city's crowded roads overlooking the iconic Howrah Bridge.[14][15] The other portion of the scene was shot on 5 January 2015, inside a bardy style old house in Kolkata.[16]

After wrapping shooting in Kolkata, it was reported that the crew of the film started filming in Dubai for a total of sixteen days. The schedule was planned for a month back but shifted due to the weather conditions in the area.[17] On 20 October 2014, Balan and Hashmi were spotted shooting scenes at Dubai International Airport and further shoots took place around the city, including on Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Heritage Village, and other locations around Bur Dubai, Jumeirah and Dubai Marina.[18] After Dubai scheduled the team resumed their shoot in Cape Town before visiting back to Dubai for a further two days of shooting.[19] Most of the scenes for the two days shooting took place in Meena Bazaar along with its views of the dhows on Dubai Creek.[19]

The final scene of the United Arab Emirates schedule, was shot on 17 November 2014, in Miracle Garden and Suri added that though the city was generally treated for its high-tech buildings and modern landscapes, he wanted to romanticise it and show its softer side.[20] The film also features Abu Dhabi's Qasr Al Sarb desert resort.[17] The team shot the rest of the film in Mumbai.[21] The shooting for the film was completed during the mid-January 2015.[22]

Music

Music for the film is provided by Ankit Tiwari, Jeet Gannguli and Mithoon.[23][24]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Priya Adivarekar (13 June 2014). "Hamari Adhuri Kahaani to release in June 2015". The Indian Express. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Another Kahani For Vidya Balan?". Indiatimes. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Hamari Adhuri Kahaani to go on floor in October". Bollywood Hungama. 12 February 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Priya Gupta (20 February 2014). "Mahesh Bhatt to write Mohit Suri's next". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Sashidhar AS (26 December 2014). "Vidya bonds with Sara on the sets of Hamari Adhuri Kahani". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Sashidhar AS (15 December 2014). "Amala in Emraan Hashmi & Vidya Balan's next". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  7. "Actresses and their problem areas". The Times of India. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  8. Hiren Kotwani (11 April 2014). "Shraddha Kapoor to replace Vidya Balan in 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani'?". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  9. Vickey Lalwani (14 March 2014). "Vidya takes a break". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  10. "Rajkummar Rao to be Vidya's on-screen husband in Hamari Adhuri Kahani". India Today. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  11. Ankur Pathak (8 October 2014). "Rajkummar Rao to make special appearance in 'Humari Adhuri Kahani'". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  12. "South actress Amala to do cameo in Hamari Adhuri Kahani". Bollywood Hungama. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  13. "Vidya, Emraan to shoot for Humari Adhuri Kahaani in Cape Town". India Today. 28 September 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  14. 14.0 14.1 Roshmila Bhattacharya (30 September 2014). "Vidya Balan to flag off Hamari Adhuri Kahaani in Kolkata". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  15. "On Ashtami, Vidya Balan to shoot for Humari Adhuri Kahaani in Kolkata on Ashtami". Hindustan Times. 30 September 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  16. "Vidya Balan excited to shoot in Kolkata while in Mumbai". The Times of India. 5 January 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  17. 17.0 17.1 Arti Dani (17 November 2014). "Vidya Balan's film to show UAE's romantic side". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  18. Chris Newbould (21 October 2014). "Hamaari Adhoori Kahaani shooting in Dubai". The National. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  19. 19.0 19.1 Chris Newbould (18 November 2014). "Cast of Hamari Adhuri Kahani returns to film in Dubai". The National. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  20. "Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi in Dubai for 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' shoot". Zee News. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  21. "Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi begin shooting for 'Hamari Adhuri Kahani' in Dubai". Deccan Chronicle. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  22. Parag Maniar (19 January 2015). "Vidya Balan to take a break". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  23. Bryan Durham (20 August 2014). "Latest musical sensation Ankit Tiwari on what matters most to him". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  24. Indo-Asian News Service (20 January 2014). "Mukesh Bhatt is a godfather for composer Jeet Ganguly". India.com. Retrieved 25 January 2015.

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