Sadda Adda Explained

Sadda Adda
Director:Muazzam Beg
Producer:Rajeev Agarwal, Tarun R. Agarwal
Italic Title:no
Music:Shamir Tandon, A Band of Boys, Ramji Gulati
Cinematography:Harvey Glen
Distributor:Rajtaru Studios Ltd
Editing:Sandeep Singh Bajeli
Runtime:107 minutes
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Sadda Adda is a 2012 Indian comedy film directed by Muazzam Beg.[1] The film was Muazzam Beg's directorial debut. Sadda Adda was produced by Rajeev Agarwal, Ramesh Agarwal and Tarun Agarwal, under the banner of Rajtaru Studios Limited.

Plot

The film depicts how six bachelors live together, despite their completely different backdrops and personalities like bihari Safal Yadav Manpaur (Madhubani). Their home, which they call "Sadda Adda", is an absolute mess of beer bottles, dirty clothes, and mattresses, yet together, they carry out the tasks of cooking, cleaning and paying the rent, while sharing laughter and tears, and always standing up for each other like a family. "Sadda Adda" starts as a temporary room to assist them while they work towards their dreams, but turns out to become their true home. The movie starts one morning where all the friends are starting their day with arguments. It goes on to show the struggles they face individually, and how they fight for their dreams. Safal kill himself after failing his PCS exams. In the end Sameer becomes an executive in an MNC, while Irfan starts his own Architectural firm. It is indicated that Jogi continues his job and travels abroad. Rajat reunites with others coming back from USA with wife.[2]

Cast

Production

The trailer was released with movie ‘Rockstar’ in theatres. The producers promoted the film with a rock concert at Bhavans College in Andheri, Mumbai. Big Digital division of Reliance Broadcasting Network Ltd has acquired the official music rights.

Soundtrack

Background score by Vladimir Persan, Songs was composed by Shamir Tandon, A Band of Boys and Ramji Gulati, with lyrics by Prashant Pandey, Sandeep Nath, Ramji Gulati, Shamir Tandon and Karan Oberoi.[3]

Track list

SongSinger(s)Length
1"Sarphira"Shahid Mallya04:18
2"Sadda Adda" (Acoustic)Raaj, Shahid Mallya, Ahan Shah04:22
3"Dilli Ki Billi"Sunidhi Chauhan, Neeraj Shridhar03:29
4"Aao Saaf Karein"A Band of Boys02:58
5"Sadda Adda"Raaj, Shahid Mallya, Ahan Shah03:29
6"Sarphira" (Lounge Mix)Shahid Mallya04:31
7"Dilli Ki Billi" (Remix)Sunidhi Chauhan, Neeraj Shridhar03:56
8"Dosti"Ramji Gulati04:09
9"Lecture Bunk Karna"Ramji Gulati04:39
10"Dosti" (Remix)Ramji Gulati03:25

Reception

IndiaTimes rated it 2.5 out of 5. It noted inconsistent direction, story and performances but praised the issues covered.[4] Mayank Shekhar of Hindustan Times rated it 2 out of 5.[5] Dainik Bhaskar found the second half better than the first one. It praised direction and performances.[6] Komal Nahta of Koimoi rated it 0.5 of 5. He praised few scenes but criticised script and direction.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Sadda Adda', a tale of six boys . https://web.archive.org/web/20120114102604/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/friday-release-sadda-adda-a-tale-of-six-boys/220145-8-66.html. dead. 14 January 2012. 12 January 2012.
  2. http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2011/sadda-adda-team-kickstart-promotional-activity-121211.html "Film Sadda Adda | Promotional Activities | Rocking Performance | Song Dosti | Dilli Ki"
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109081947/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/musiccriticreview/id/547524 "Sadda Adda (2012) | Critic Review By Joginder Tuteja"
  4. Web site: 2012-01-12 . Sadda Adda . 2024-02-22 . IndiaTimes . en-IN.
  5. Web site: 2012-01-13 . Mayank Shekhar's review: Sadda Adda . 2024-02-22 . Hindustan Times . en.
  6. https://www.bhaskar.com/news/ent-bol-movie-review-sadda-adda-2741658.html
  7. https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/sadda-adda-review/amp/