Total Siyapaa Explained
Total Siyapaa (Total Chaos) is a 2014 Bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Eeshwar Nivas and written by Neeraj Pandey.[4] The screenplay is based on that of the Spanish-Argentine film Only Human, written and directed by Dominic Harari and Teresa Pelegri. The main characters in the original film are Israeli and Palestinian, whilst in Total Siyapaa, they are Indian and Pakistani.
It was distributed by Reliance Big Entertainment across 850 theatres in India with two other films: Gulaab Gang and Queen. The film opened on a similar note with Queen in multiplexes, offering stiff competition to each other owing to a similar release count.[5]
The film stars Ali Zafar and Yami Gautam in lead roles,[6] with Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher in supporting roles, who appeared for the first time as an on-screen couple.[7] The first look of the film along with that of was launched on the Zee Cine Awards.[8] [9]
Gada-owned Pen India acquired the film rights from Reliance Entertainment while & Pictures acquired 50 per cent equity of the satellite rights. Reliance and Zee Network own the film's overseas and promotional rights respectively. Consequently, Reliance and Gada decided to postpone the release date to 7 March 2014 from 30 January 2014 to promote it.[10] Upon release, Total Siyapaa received generally negative reviews from critics and did not perform well financially.
Plot
Settled in London, Aman Joshi, a Pakistani musician, hopes to marry Asha Singh, an Indian woman also living in London with her family. He visits her parents' house to seek their permission to marry her. However, his plans to impress the Punjabi family start failing when they discover that he is Pakistani. During the course of events "total chaos" happens.
Cast
- Ali Zafar as Aman Joshi
- Yami Gautam as Asha Singh
- Anupam Kher as Rajinder Singh, Asha's father
- Kirron Kher as Asha's mother
- Sara Khan as Jiah Singh, Asha's sister
- Arshpreet Kaur as Anjali Singh, Jiah's daughter
- Vishwa Mohan Badola as Daddu, Asha's grandfather
- Anuj Pandit Sharma as Manav Singh, Asha's brother
- Barrie Martin
- Sandeep Londhe as friend of Manav Singh
Critical reception
Total Siyapaa received mostly negative reviews, with critics suggesting skipping it.[11] Reviews of the performances were mixed, with the Hindustan Times lauding it;[12] the Deccan Chronicle and Bollywood Life criticized Ali Zafar's and Yami Gautam's performances, respectively.[13] Kirron Kher's performance was seen as one of the strong points.[14] The lack of a solid plot,[15] the lack of attention to detail[16] and poor comic timing were seen as major drawbacks.[17] The film was largely seen as unfunny[18] and not living up to the trailer.[19]
Box office reception
Total Siyapaa received a low opening[20] [21] with poor box office reception in India[22] [23] [24] due to negative reviews from critics.[23] However, the film did better overseas,[25] being positively received in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.[26]
Soundtrack
Total Siyapaa |
Type: | Soundtrack |
Artist: | Ali Zafar |
Recorded: | 2013 |
Genre: | Filmi Soundtrack |
Length: | [27] |
Label: | T-Series |
Prev Title: | London, Paris, New York |
Prev Year: | 2012 |
Next Title: | Teefa in Trouble |
Next Year: | 2018 |
The album is sung and composed by Ali Zafar; the main lead of the movie. Music was released on 14 February 2014[28] and was well received by Critics. Karthik writes "The title song Total Siyapaa 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."[29] [30] [31]
See also
Notes and References
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- News: An unimpressive start . 25 March 2014 . The Indian Express . 13 March 2014 . Ankita R Kanabar . 26 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181226134119/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/an-unimpressive-start/2/ . live .
- Web site: Total Siyaapa – Movie – Box Office India . 19 November 2016 . 19 November 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161119094350/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=2200 . live .
- News: Neeraj Pandey: Movies, Photos, Videos, News & Biography – eTimes . The Times of India . 23 February 2014 . 9 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140209160601/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Neeraj-Pandey . live .
- Web site: Gulaab Gang Queen And Total Siyaapa Depend On Word Of Mouth . Box Office India . 7 March 2014 . 8 March 2013 . 7 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140307183437/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/gulaabgangqueenandtotalsiyaapadependonwordofmouth#.UxnjxD-Sy_w . live .
- News: 'Aman Ki Asha' goes on floors March 2013 . 15 March 2013 . . 17 November 2012 . 18 January 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130118171305/http://dawn.com/2012/11/17/aman-ki-asha-goes-on-floors-march-2013/ . live .
- Web site: Resource not found . 22 November 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131203054059/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news-specific.aspx%3Fnews_id%3D4837 . 3 December 2013.
- Web site: Ali Zafar, Yami Gautam shine in the first look of 'Total Siyapaa' at Zee Cine Awards . 20 February 2014 . 20 February 2014 . 27 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140227041239/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-ali-zafar-yami-gautam-shine-in-the-first-look-of-total-siyapaa-at-zee-cine-awards-1963669 . live .
- Web site: Ali Zafar launches the first look of his film 'Total Siyapaa' . 20 February 2014 . 20 February 2014 . 24 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140224012328/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/zee-cine-awards-2014/ali-zafar-launches-the-first-look-of-his-film-total-siyapaa_151031.html . live .
- Web site: Pen India Buys Rights Of ITS ENTERTAINMENT And TOTAL SIYAPAA . Box Office Capsule . India . www.boxofficecapsule.com . 19 January 2014 . 21 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140121020459/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news/Pen-India-Buys-Rights-Of-ITS-ENTERTAINMENT-And-TOTAL-SIYAPAA-5331 . live .
- Web site: 'Total Siyapaa' Review Roundup: Avoid it! . . Ankita . Mehta . 7 March 2014 . 17 March 2014 . 14 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140314112749/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/542287/20140307/total-siyapaa-movie-review-critics-ali-yami.htm . live .
- Web site: Movie review: Despite good actors, Total Siyapaa is a waste of time . https://web.archive.org/web/20140308004702/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-total-siyapaa-is-a-waste-of-time/article1-1192366.aspx . dead . 8 March 2014 . . Sweta . Kaushal . 8 March 2014.
- Web site: Total Siyapaa movie review: Ali Zafar and Yami Gautam's romedy lacks both romance and comedy! . bollywoodlife.com . Namrata . Thakker . 6 March 2014 . 17 March 2014 . 9 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140309065233/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/total-siyapaa-movie-review-ali-zafar-and-yami-gautams-romedy-lacks-both-romance-and-comedy/ . live .
- Web site: Movie review Total Siyappa: Loud, no punch . . 8 March 2014 . 17 March 2014 . 17 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140317135808/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140308/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-total-siyappa-loud-no-punch . live .
- News: Total Siyappa: Lamest Indo-Pak match . . Sudhish . Kamath . 8 March 2014 . 17 March 2014 . 13 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140313192017/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/total-siyappa-lamest-indopak-match/article5764167.ece . live .
- Web site: Film Review: 'Total Siyapaa' . . David . Chute . 8 March 2014 . 10 December 2017 . 27 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171127092412/http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-total-siyapaa-1201128071/ . live .
- Web site: Film review: 'Total Siyapaa' is a wasted opportunity . . Tushar . Joshi . 7 March 2014 . 17 March 2014 . 14 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140314113936/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-film-review-total-siyapaa-is-a-wasted-opportunity-1967663 . live .
- News: A Pakistani Fiancé Meets the Indian Parents . . Rachel . Saltz . 9 March 2014 . 28 February 2017 . 24 November 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181124003744/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/10/movies/in-total-siyapaa-mishaps-overshadow-a-romance.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0 . live .
- Web site: Total Siyapaa (2014) Movie Review . 23 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140323045703/http://www.onsecrethunt.in/total-siyapaa-2014-movie-review/3454/ . live .
- Web site: Gulaab Gang, Queen, Total Siyapaa Have Poor Opening at Box Office . 7 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . 10 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140310221355/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/box-office/2014/gulaab-gang-queen-total-siyapaa-1-day-collection-box-office-133669.html . live .
- Web site: Total Siyapaa Lags Behind Gulaab Gang, Queen . Koimoi . 8 March 2014 . 21 September 2014 . 9 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140309042053/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/total-siyapaa-lags-behind-gulaab-gang-queen-1st-friday-box-office-collections/ . live .
- Web site: Total Siyapaa Has A Low Opening Weekend Collections at the Box Office . 10 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . 11 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140311041738/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/total-siyapaa-has-a-low-opening-weekend-collections-at-the-box-office/ . live .
- Web site: Total Siyapaa Continues To Perform Poorly – 1st Tuesday Box Office Collections – Koimoi . 12 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . 27 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140327204222/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/total-siyapaa-continues-to-perform-poor-1st-tuesday-box-office-collections/ . live .
- Web site: Queen races ahead of Gulaab Gang and Total Siyappa at the box office . India Today . 23 March 2014 . 28 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140328010750/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/queen-box-office-collection-gulaab-gang-box-office-collection-total-siyappa-box-office-collection/1/347696.html . live .
- Web site: Box Office Collection: 'Queen' Dominates Over 'Gulaab Gang', 'Total Siyapaa' Worldwide . Ankita . Mehta . . 11 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . 27 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140327221232/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/542781/20140311/queen-box-office-collection-gulaab-gang-totalsiyapaa.htm . live .
- Web site: Box Office Collection: 'Queen', 'Bewakoofiyaan', 'Total Siyapaa', 'Gulaab Gang' and Others . Ankita . Mehta . . 18 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140323193113/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/543832/20140318/queen-box-office-collection-bewakoofiyan-gulaab-gang.htm . live .
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