Total Siyapaa

Total Siyapaa

Theatrical release poster
Directed by E. Nivas
Produced by Neeraj Pandey
Shital Bhatia
Written by Neeraj Pandey
Story by Rules Shankarr
Starring Ali Zafar
Yami Gautam
Music by Ali Zafar
Production
company
Friday Filmworks
AKA Pictures Company Ltd
Distributed by Reliance Entertainment
Release dates
  • 7 March 2014
Running time
108 minutes[1]
Country India
Language Hindi
Budget Rs 8 Crore
Box office Rs 45 Crore

Total Siyapaa (earlier titled Aman ki Asha) (Hindi: टोटल सियापा) is an Hindi romantic comedy film directed by E. Nivas and written by Neeraj Pandey.[2] Film released on 7 March under the banner of Reliance Big Entertainment with a screen count of 850 [3][4] in comparison to 1,600 each for Gulaab Gang and 800 screens for Queen. The collections of Queen and Total Siyaapa were very similar at multiplexes with Total Siyapaa leading at some multiplexes and Queen leading at others and also a similar release for both films.[5][6] Movie received good critical reception[7][8][9] [10]

Film stars Chashme Baddoor, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and Tere Bin Laden famed Ali Zafar and Yami Gautam in lead roles.[11] Veteran actor Anupam Kher and his real life wife and Veteran actress Kiron Kher are appearing together for the first time in a movie.[12] Strong pre release buzz was achieved by releasing Movies theatrical trailer 100 days before the movie release on 25 November 2013. Music was very well received by critics. Palat meri Jaan and Title Song became Chartbusters. Zee Cine Awards 2014 was the platform to the first look launch of two of the biggest upcoming Bollywood movies- Akshay Kumar starrer- `Holiday`and Ali Zafar and Yami Gautam starrer- `Total Siyapaa`[13][14]

Gada-owned Pen India Pvt Ltd has purchased the rights from Reliance Entertainment, However, there is a new arrangement to this acquisition. Gada explains, ‘& Pictures’ has bought 'Total Siyapaa' in a new model of 50 per cent equity in an underwritten satellite deal. Reliance will underwrite the film overseas and has changed the release date to 7 March. Now all the promotion and hype for the film will be done by Zee network.” 'Total Siyapaa' was initially scheduled to release on 30 January. But after this deal, Reliance and Gada decided to postpone the release date so that they could go all out to promote the film in a big way.[15]


Cast

Plot

Aman (Ali Zafar), who is in London, hopes to marry Asha (Yami Gautam), an Indian girl, also in London. He visits her parents' house to seek their permission to marry her. However, his plans to impress the family start failing when they discover that he is a Pakistani. Total Siyapaa (Total Chaos) is about a series of unfortunate events that befall a good-hearted but hapless Pakistani boy while visiting his girlfriend's parents, leading to some of the funniest, chaotic and outrageous situations.[16][17]

Critical Reception

Trailer was well received by critics by writing That trailer gives stomach pain (in a positive way) and your eyes will burst into water because of the belly laughter nature of the movie. We have to appreciate the director Eshvar Niwas for his courage to handle the ‘easily can burn the fingers’ story theme. He passed the acid test perfectly in the trailer. Ali Zafar is the hero of the film, lyricist, music director of the siyappa and looks excellent in the trailer. one thing we have to appreciate, there no vulgar double meaning words in the name of comedy.[18] Actress Yami Gautam is thrilled with the response that the trailer of her next film "Total Siyapaa" is getting online. She says it's the biggest encouragement for her.[19]

Movie received good critical reception declaring it an audacious comedy that dares to poke fun at a border issue, the film is stylised and is attentively staged.[20]Kaushal Chakravarty says Total siyapa is ultimate comedy and fresh perspective of India-Pakistan love [21] Subhash K Jha, Indo-Asian News Service said that The cast does well with Ali, Kirron and Sara leading the pack.[22]

Box office Reception

The collections of Queen and Total Siyaapa were very similar at multiplexes with Total Siyapaa leading at some multiplexes and Queen leading at others and also a similar release for both films.[23]

The film did good in overseas,[24] being positively received in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.[25]

Soundtrack

The album is sung and composed by Ali Zafar who is also the main lead of the movie. Music was released on 14 February 2014 and was very well received by Critics. Karthik writes "The title song Total Siyaapa along with the quirky lyrics, dialogues and sounds, is good fun. Ali Zafar fares really well in Palat Meri jaan, singing, writing and composing the lovely ballad. Palat Meri Jaan is a Chart buster. Nahi maloom has a captivating Middle-Eastern + Latino blend sound and is sung particularly well by Ali and Fariha Parvaiz. The composer-singer uses a reggae template in Asha and delivers a nice, winsome song. Chal buleya is sufi song with a message. Barring that minor misstep, charming soundtrack overall, with Ali offering a good demonstration of his multi-facetedness.[26][27][28]

Total Siyapaa
Soundtrack album by Ali Zafar
Released 14 February 2014
Genre Film soundtrack
Soundtrack Singer Lyrics
Total Siyapaa Ali Zafar Kumaar
Palat Meri Jaan Ali Zafar Ali Zafar
Nahi Maloom Ali Zafar Fariha Pervez Aqeel Rubi
Asha Ali Zafar Ali Zafar
Chal Buleya Ali Zafar Bulleh Shah

References

  1. "TOTAL SIYAPAA (2014)". BBFC. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
  2. Neeraj Pandey: Latest News, Videos, Photos | Times of India
  3. http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/gulaabgangqueenandtotalsiyaapadependonwordofmouth#.UxnjxD-Sy_w
  4. Total Siyapaa Box Office Collection, First Day, First Week
  5. http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/gulaabgangqueenandtotalsiyaapadependonwordofmouth#.UxnjxD-Sy_w
  6. Battle of the ‘Queen’ at the box office – Kangna vs Madhuri Dixit | BizAsia Showbiz
  7. http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/total-siyappa-movie-review-12415.html
  8. total siyappa trailer review : indo-pak peace keeping force | cinemanewstoday.com
  9. http://entertainment.com/total-siyapaa-movie-review.html
  10. http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/total-siyapaa-movie-review-932
  11. "‘Aman Ki Asha’ goes on floors March 2013". dawn.com. 17 November 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
  12. http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news-specific.aspx%3Fnews_id%3D4837
  13. Ali Zafar, Yami Gautam shine in the first look of ‘Total Siyapaa’ at Zee Cine Awards | Latest News & Updates at DNAIndia.com
  14. Ali Zafar launches the first look of his film `Total Siyapaa`
  15. Pen India Buys Rights Of ITS ENTERTAINMENT And TOTAL SIYAPAA
  16. Ali Zafar plays rockstar in 'Aman Ki Asha' - Indian Express
  17. Asha, Aman. "Aman Ki Asha". f. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
  18. total siyappa trailer review : indo-pak peace keeping force | cinemanewstoday.com
  19. Yami Gautam thrilled by the overwhelming response to 'Total Siyapaa' trailer | Yami Gautam | Total Siyapaa | ApunKaChoice.com
  20. http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/total-siyappa-movie-review-12415.html
  21. http://entertainment.com/total-siyapaa-movie-review.html
  22. http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/total-siyapaa-movie-review-932
  23. http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/gulaabgangqueenandtotalsiyaapadependonwordofmouth#.UxnjxD-Sy_w
  24. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/542781/20140311/queen-box-office-collection-gulaab-gang-totalsiyapaa.htm. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  25. http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/543832/20140318/queen-box-office-collection-bewakoofiyan-gulaab-gang.htm. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  26. Total Siyapa (Music review), Hindi – Ali Zafar by Milliblog!
  27. Music Review; Total Siyapaa (2014) *Ali Zafar - Yami Gautam* | Bollywood CineTalk
  28. Total Siyapaa - Music Review (Bollywood Soundtrack)|Ali Zafar|Yami Gautam | Music Aloud

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