Badlapur (film) explained

Badlapur
Director:Sriram Raghavan
Producer:Dinesh Vijan
Sunil Lulla
Story:Massimo Carlotto
Based On:Death's Dark Abyss
by Massimo Carlotto
Music:Sachin–Jigar
Cinematography:Anil Mehta
Editing:Pooja Ladha Surti
Studio:Maddock Films
Distributor:Eros International
Runtime:135 minutes[1]
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Budget:16 crore[2]
Gross: 81.30 crore[3]

Badlapur (stylized as बदलाPUR) is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller film[4] [5] directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Sunil Lulla under Maddock Films and Eros International. Based on the novel Death's Dark Abyss by Italian writer Massimo Carlotto, the film stars Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, with Huma Qureshi, Yami Gautam, Vinay Pathak, Kumud Mishra, Divya Dutta and Radhika Apte in supporting roles.[6] [7]

Badlapur was released on 20 February 2015 to positive reviews from critics. The film grossed approximately worldwide and became a commercial success. On 11 January 2016, the film was nominated for Best Film in the 61st Filmfare Awards, as well as other categories.[8] [9]

Plot

Two friends, Liaq and Harman, rob a bank in Pune and steal a car belonging to Misha and her son Robin. During the ensuing chase, Robin falls out of the vehicle and Misha gets shot. As per the plan, Harman escapes while the police arrest Liaq. Both Misha and Robin die, shattering Raghav "Raghu" Purohit, Misha's husband and Robin's father. He attacks Liaq in prison and approaches a private detective who tells him about Liaq's girlfriend, a sex worker named Jhimli. Raghu offers all the insurance money he received for his son's death in exchange for Liaq's partner's name, but Jhimli refuses. Enraged, he assaults her. Liaq is convicted for the robbery and sentenced to jail, and Raghu exiles himself to a reclusive life far away from Pune.

Fifteen years later, Liaq becomes terminally ill and wishes to spend his remaining life with his mother. Raghu is approached by a social worker, Shobha, who asks him to forgive Liaq, but he declines. Liaq's mother Zeenat tells him Liaq's partner's name, wanting her son to be paroled on compassionate grounds. Liaq is paroled but followed by a cop so as to be led to Harman. Raghu locates Harman and is invited to lunch by Harman's wife Kanchan "Koko" Khatri, where his true intentions are revealed. Harman denies having killed Misha and Robin and Koko pleads that he spare them. Raghu demands she sleep with him in exchange. He takes her to the bedroom and exacts revenge by making Koko strip and forcing her to scream to make Harman believe they're having sex.

Liaq contacts Harman for his share of the money but Raghu murders Koko and Harman with a hammer. He then goes to meet Shobha and pretends to be in love with her, creating the perfect alibi. Liaq learns that his mother gave Harman's name to Raghu in exchange for his freedom. Shobha is enraged to learn that Raghu told the cops they had sex. A fight ensues between Raghu and Liaq. Liaq reveals that he did kill Raghu's family but that he did so out of sheer panic, making him different from Raghu, who planned his murders with a cool mind and without guilt.

Liaq goes to meet Jhimli, now the concubine of a local businessman, Patil, one last time before his death. Having circumstantial evidence against Raghu, Govind tries to blackmail him into giving him Liaq's share of the money. However, Liaq walks into the police station and takes the blame for Raghu's crimes, giving Raghu a second chance to live life while redeeming himself.

After seven months, Liaq succumbs to cancer in jail and Jhimli makes Raghu realize the futility of his revenge. She drives away with Patil, leaving Raghu standing in the rain.

Cast

Production

The film began shooting in May 2014.[10] [11] [12]

Critical reception

On review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 92%, based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.[13]

Raja Sen from Rediff.com rated it 4 out of 5 and said "Badlapur is a dark, unflinching, fantastic film."[14] Sudhish Kamath from The Hindu wrote that the film was "darkly ambitious and very well made."[15] Rachit Gupta from Filmfare stated that it had "exhilarating performances, stellar storytelling."[16]

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated it 3/5 and noted the pervasive contemptful treatment of women in the film, writing, "If one can ignore the overt misogyny on show all through the film, Badlapur throws up enough surprises to hold the viewer's interest right until the bitter end."[17]

Mohar Basu of The Times of India rated Badlapur 4 out of 5.[18] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the movie 2.5 stars out of 5, describing it as riveting, but also noting that the film "comes off too contrived in many places, and leaves us hanging in others."[19] Rajeev Masand and Md Abidur Rahaman of CNN-IBN rated it 3.5 out of 5 and wrote: "The pace slackens post-intermission, plot contrivances are many, and you might say the film is misogynistic in its treatment of women ... [However], the film keeps you on your toes, curious to see where its twists and turns will lead."[20]

In December 2015, Badlapur got 15 nominations at the Stardust Awards, having the maximum number of award nominations from one film for the year. Both Dhawan and Siddiqui were nominated for the Best Actor category. The film was nominated for awards in Story (2), Screenplay (2), Direction, Lyrics (2), Best Playback Singer (Male), Best Choreographer, Music Direction (2), Best Actor (2), Best Supporting Actor (Female) (2).[21]

Box office

According to Koimoi, the film collected in five days at the domestic box-office, with on the first day.[22] [23] By the end of the third weekend, Badlapur grossed .[24] By the end of its third week run, the movie grossed nett at India box offices,[25] leading Koimoi to estimate the film has taken in double its expenses.[26] Box Office India reported that Badlapur grossed approximately worldwide.[27]

Soundtrack

Badlapur
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Sachin–Jigar
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:23:14
Language:Hindi
Label:Eros Music
Prev Title:Ungli
Prev Year:2014
Next Title:ABCD 2
Next Year:2015

The soundtrack and background score of Badlapur is composed entirely by Sachin–Jigar, while the lyrics were written by Dinesh Vijan and Priya Saraiya. The first song, "Jee Karda", was released as a single on 9 December 2014. The song "Jeena Jeena" was released on 14 February 2015. Jeena Jeena reached number one on the Indian iTunes charts,[28] Radio Mirchi charts,[29] and Bollywood Planet charts[30] for several weeks.

Awards and nominations

AwardCategory Recipients and nominees Result Ref.
8th Mirchi Music AwardsAlbum of The YearSachin–Jigar, Dinesh Vijan, Priya Saraiya[31]
Best Song Producer (Programming & Arranging)Sachin–Jigar – "Jee Karda"
61st Filmfare AwardsDinesh Vijan, Sunil Lulla [32]
Sriram Raghavan
Varun Dhawan
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Huma Qureshi
Atif Aslam for "Jeena Jeena"

Further reading

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Varun Dhawan's Badlapur is a Rs. 25 crore film – The complete details . https://web.archive.org/web/20150223061756/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/4747096/Varun-Dhawans-Badlapur-is-a-Rs.-25-crore-film---The-complete-details . dead . 23 February 2015 . Bollywood Hungama . 12 March 2015 . The film has been made at around Rs. 16 crores....
  3. Web site: Badlapur Box Office Collection | India | Day Wise | Box Office - Bollywood Hungama. Bollywood Hungama. 20 February 2015. 23 February 2020. 23 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200223074023/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/badlapur/box-office/. live.
  4. Web site: Oops moment: Varun Dhawan's punch lands Vinay Pathak in hospital. India Today. 11 May 2019. 11 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190511161322/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/varun-dhawan-vinay-pathak-punch-badlapur-hairline-fracture-204524-2014-08-18. live.
  5. Web site: 'Badlapur' is content-driven and entertaining: Radhika Apte. 18 February 2015. Indian Express. 11 May 2019. 22 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221122073220/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/badlapur-is-content-driven-and-entertaining-radhika-apte/. live.
  6. Web site: Oops moment: Varun Dhawan's punch lands Vinay Pathak in hospital. India Today. 11 May 2019. 11 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190511161322/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/varun-dhawan-vinay-pathak-punch-badlapur-hairline-fracture-204524-2014-08-18. live.
  7. Web site: 'Badlapur' is content-driven and entertaining: Radhika Apte. 18 February 2015. Indian Express. 11 May 2019. 22 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221122073220/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/badlapur-is-content-driven-and-entertaining-radhika-apte/. live.
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  15. News: Badlapur: Darkly ambitious, and very well made . Sudhish . Kamath . . 20 February 2015 . 12 March 2015 . 14 April 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210414035121/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/darkly-ambitious-and-very-well-made/article6916944.ece . live .
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  21. Web site: Stardust awards: Badlapur, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, others nominated; complete list of nominations . 5 December 2015 . 15 August 2016 . International Business Times . 8 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160308003429/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/stardust-awards-badlapur-bajrangi-bhaijaan-tanu-weds-manu-returns-others-nominated-658169 . live .
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  24. Web site: Box Office Collection: 'Badlapur' is Second Highest Grosser of 2015; 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' Fares Better in Second Weekend . 9 March 2015 . International Business Times . 12 March 2015 . 11 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150311152001/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-badlapur-becomes-2nd-highest-grosser-2015-dum-laga-ke-haisha-fares-625681 . live .
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