Mr. X (film)

Mr. X

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Vikram Bhatt
Produced by Mukesh Bhatt
(Presenter)
Mahesh Bhatt
Starring Emraan Hashmi
Amyra Dastur
Arunoday Singh
Tanmay Bhat
Music by Jeet Ganguly
Ankit Tiwari
Ankur Tiwari
Background Score
Raju Singh
Cinematography Pravin Bhatt
3D Stereographer
Chandan Gupta
Edited by Kuldeep Mehan
Production
company
Distributed by Fox Star Studios
Release dates
 April 17, 2015
Running time
 134 Min
Country India
Language Hindi 2D,3D
Budget INR40 crore (US$6.3 million)
Box office INR27 crore (US$4.3 million)

Mr. X is a 2015 Indian 3D sci-fi thriller directed Vikram Bhatt, written by Shagufta Rafique, and produced by Mukesh Bhatt. The film stars Emraan Hashmi and Amyra Dastur. The film revolves around a man who gains the power of invisibility, and becomes a vigilante to take revenge on those who have wronged him. The official trailer was released on 5 March 2015. The film released in both 2D and 3D on 17 April 2015.[1]

Plot

A young couple, both being government officers are dedicated to their jobs and to their nation. They are impassioned about their work and each other. All that changes in an instant in the face of a shocking betrayal which turns the tables on both of them. A potent solution to all of these crimes is discovered by the young man, in the form of invisibility, a condition that befalls the hero. The power of invisibility can be used to great good or can be corrupted to great evil; which does he choose? Especially when confronted with the one obstacle between achieving his goal and becoming all live without his love.

Cast

Production

In October 2013, it was announced that Emraan Hashmi and Amyra Dastur would star in the upcoming 3D thriller directed by Vikram Bhatt, slated for a 17 April 2015 release. The trailer was released on 5 March 2015.[2] Music by Ankit Tiwari and Jeet Ganguly.

Marketing

The official trailer was released on 5 March 2015. As part of film promotion, Emraan Hashmi appeared in a special episode of CID on Sony Entertainment Television.[3] Emraan and Amyra will be seen on popular youth show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan as part of their promotion.

Filming

The principal photography of the film began on February 16, 2014.[4][5][6]

Reception

Mr.x released to mixed rewies Bollywood Hungama gave it 2.5 stars.[7] Rajeev Masand gave 1 star calling it "It is a singularly humourless film".[8] Hindustan Times gave one star stating "It's a bizarre tale of an invisible kisser ".[9] Firstpost gave negative reviews stating "Emraan Hashmi, intelligence and talent, everything is invisible in the film".[10] The Times of India critic gave the movie 3 stars.[11] Ritika Handoo of Zee News praised the performance of Emraan Hashmi.[12] NDTV gave the movie only one star.[13] Tushar Joshi of Daily News and Analysis criticised the movie as "There's nothing to see, not even Emraan Hashmi".[14] The Indian Express gave only half star.[15] Vinayak Chakravorty of India Today gave the movie 2 stars.[16]

Soundtrack

Mr. X
Soundtrack album by
Released 27 March 2015
Genre Feature Film Soundtrack
Length 29:39
Label Sony Music India
Singles from Mr. X
  1. "Tu Jo Hain"
    Released: March 16, 2015
  2. "Mr. X (Title Song)"
    Released: March 19, 2015

The soundtrack of the album is composed by Jeet Ganguly, Ankit Tiwari and Ankur Tiwari. With lyrics penned by Rashmi Singh, Mohnish Raza, Abhendra Kumar, Manoj Shukla. Singers Arijit Singh and Ankit Tiwari have lent their voice and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt makes his debut as a playback singer[17] in the film. The first single "Tu Jo Hain" was released on 16 March 2015.[18][19]

No. TitleSingers Length
1. "Teri Khushboo (Male)"  Arijit Singh 5:42
2. "Tu Jo Hain"  Ankit Tiwari 4:55
3. "Mr. X (Title Song)"  Mahesh Bhatt, Mili Nair 3:36
4. "Teri Khushboo (Female)"  Neeti Mohan 5:42
5. "Saad Shukraana"  Ankit Tiwari 5:05
6. "Alif Se"  Ankit Tiwari, Neeti Mohan 4:37
Total length:
 29:39

References

  1. ↑ "Mr X Trailer: Emraan Hashmi impresses in invisible avatar". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Fox and Vishesh films tie up for a 3 film deal". bollywoodhungama.com. 22 October 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Mr. X Promotion: Emraan Hashmi to act in a special episode of CID". news.biharprabha.com. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi starrer Mr X's principal photography For More Information Follow our Twitter Page :- www.twitter.com/mrXmovie begins". indiatvnews.com. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  5. ↑ Uniyal, Parmita (17 February 2014). "Emraan Hashmi goes scary and bald in Mr X". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Mr X (2015) Hindi Movie". Downloads free movies.
  7. ↑ Bollywood Hungama (17 April 2015). "Mr. X". bollywoodhungama.com.
  8. ↑ "'Mr X' review: It is a singularly humourless film". IBNLive.
  9. ↑ "Mr X review: It's a bizarre tale of an invisible kisser". http://www.hindustantimes.com/''.
  10. ↑ "Emraan Hashmi, intelligence and talent, everything is invisible in the film". http://www.firstpost.com/''. Firstpost.
  11. ↑ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Mr-X/movie-review/46957344.cms
  12. ↑ http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/mr-x-review-watch-it-for-invisible-emraan-hashmi_1580293.html
  13. ↑ http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/mr-x-movie-review-1118
  14. ↑ http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-mr-x-review-there-s-nothing-to-see-not-even-emraan-hashmi-2078267
  15. ↑ http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mr-x-movie-review-emraan-hashmi-starrer-turns-out-to-be-a-disaster/
  16. ↑ http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/mr.-x-review-a-very-basic-revenge-saga/1/430890.html
  17. ↑ "Mr X: Mahesh Bhatt makes Playback Singing Debut". VLuvBollywood.com. March 14, 2015. Retrieved March 15, 2015.
  18. ↑ "‘Tu Jo Hain’ is my romantic best: Emraan Hashmi". indianexpress.com. March 16, 2015. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  19. ↑ "Mr X Hindi Songs". Raag. Retrieved 18 March 2015.

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