Gangotri (2007 film) explained
Gangotri |
Director: | Abhishek Chhadha |
Producer: | Deepak Sawant |
Starring: | |
Studio: | Daxina Films |
Country: | India |
Language: | Bhojpuri |
Gangotri is a 2007 Indian Bhojpuri-language drama film directed by Abhishek Chhadha. The film is a sequel to Ganga (2006) and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Manoj Tiwari, Bhumika Chawla and Sambhavna Seth.
Cast
Production
The film is produced by Deepak Sawant, who is Amitabh Bachchan's makeup man.[1] Mithun Chakraborty was initially considered to play a role Bhumika Chawla's elder brother in the film,[1] and he agreed to be in the film.[2]
Soundtrack
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were present at the film's audio launch.[3]
Release
Despite making the film in Bhojpuri, the director opted for a release of the Hindi dubbed version instead of releasing the original version.[4] The film was eventually released in both languages.[5] [6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Big B to feature in Bhojpuri film 'Gangotri'. Oneindia. 28 March 2007. 14 May 2024. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240514065116/https://www.oneindia.com/2007/03/28/big-b-to-feature-in-bhojpuri-film-gangotri-1175059046.html. live.
- Web site: Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun to star in Gangotri. 26 March 2007. Hindustan Times. Singh. Vajir. 14 May 2024. 15 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220115200035/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/amitabh-bachchan-mithun-to-star-in-gangotri/story-AnjbiygoEHWp4BG9t7KwSI.html. live.
- Web site: Bachchans' Bhojpuri outing. 19 November 2007. Rediff.com. 14 May 2024.
- Web site: Hindi phillum hoi gawa!. Bangalore Mirror. Kunal M.. Shah. 14 May 2024. 29 August 2007. 2 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240702075951/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/candid-camera/articleshowajax/15736722.cms?version=18&enforceseoatarticle=0&lastarticle=15736391&photocount=6&photoexclude=3. live.
- Web site: Big B's 'Gangotri' a bi-lingual film. 18 September 2007. 14 May 2024. Oneindia. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240514065111/https://www.oneindia.com/2007/09/18/big-bs-gangotri-a-bi-lingual-film-1190112298.html. live.
- Web site: Amitabh's film to be released in Hindi, Bhojpuri. 12 July 2011. 14 May 2024. Filmibeat. 2 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240702075948/https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2007/amitabh-bachchan-gangotri-100907.html. live.