Gajalu Explained

Gajalu
Director:Hem Raj BC[1]
Producer:Rohit Adhikari / Hem Raj BC
Starring:Shristi Shrestha,
Anmol K.C.
Music:Songs:

Background Scores:

Sound Design,Mixing

Editing:Rohhan Rye
Studio:Rohit Adhikar Films, BC Motion Pictures
Runtime:137 min
Country:Nepal
Language:Nepali
Budget:1 crores
Gross:4.9 crores

Gajalu (Nepali: गाँजलु) is a Nepali movie that depicts the life of living goddess Kumari after her retirement. Shristi Shrestha plays the role of Sujata Shakya, a former Kumari. The movie is about her friendship with her six friends who happen to change her life. This movie is partly inspired by novel named Half Girlfriend by Chetan Bhagat.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

The film was produced by Rohit Adhikari Films in association with BC Motion Pictures. The screenplay of the movie was written by Hem Raj BC. and the music was composed by Hercules Basnet, Kali Parsad Baskot and Jaing. The movie was released on जेठ २८, २०७३/ June 10, 2016.[7] [8]

Gajalu is the story of a former Kumari who figures her way out of the traditional dogmas after meeting a group of friends, and starts living an independent life then after.[9] [10] The movie met with positive reviews and is considered to be best film of Anmol K.C.

Cast

Crew

The crew included Rajendra Moktan (colourist), Uttam Neupane Sound designer, Shailesh Shrestha (Background score), Shailendra Dhoj Karki (DOP), Surendra Poudel (editor), Keshav Thapa (choreographer), Saswot Man Shrestha (publicity designer), Mahesh Baral (associate), Krishna Shrestha (visual effects).

International Release

Gajalu was screened in Cineworld, UK . This is the first time in history for Nepalese film to be screened in Cineworld, second largest cinema operator in Europe.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gajalu: Exploring relationship . 11 June 2016. The Himalayan Times. 11 June 2016.
  2. Web site: 'गाजलु'मा पूर्व कुमारीको प्रेम जीवन. www.nepalipatra.com.
  3. Web site: 'Gajalu' movie review: A fair addition to Hemraj BC's universe. english.onlinekhabar.com.
  4. Web site: An interesting love story based Nepali movie Gajalu trailer has been released. www.nepalboxoffice.tk.
  5. Web site: Gajalu- movie about after being Goddess Kumari. awaken-nepal.com. 2016-07-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20160809001332/http://awaken-nepal.com/gajalu-movie-about-after-being-goddess-kumari/. 2016-08-09. dead.
  6. Web site: Gajalu trailer released, an interesting love story concept. xnepali.net.
  7. Web site: Friday release, Gajalu. xnepali.net.
  8. News: Anamol and Aditee seal deal for Nepali film 'KRI'. My Republica. 2017-05-30. en.
  9. Web site: 2016-06-11 . Gajalu: Exploring relationship . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160710101345/https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/movie-review/gajalu-exploring-relationship/ . 2016-07-10 . 2023-05-27 . The Himalayan Times.
  10. Web site: 'Gajalu' premiers in London without Anmol KC – OnlineKhabar. 2017-05-30.
  11. Web site: NEPALESE FILM "GAJALU" SCREENING AT CINEWORLD. habamoment.com.
  12. Web site: CINEWORLD To Screen Nepali Films. 22 July 2016 . lexlimbu.com.