Zwigato Explained
Zwigato is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Nandita Das.[4] The film is produced by Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives. Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami star as the leads.[5] [6] The film debuted at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The film was theatrically released on 17 March 2023. At the 69th Filmfare Awards, the film received three nominations, including Critics Best Film and Critics Best Actress[7]
Plot
The film, set in current times in Bhubaneswar, explores the life of Manas an ex-factory floor manager. After losing his job, he is forced to work as a food delivery rider, grappling with the app on his phone and the world of ratings and incentives. He struggles to make ends meet for his wife, Pratima, his two children, and an ailing mother. Simultaneously, Pratima a homemaker, begins to explore different work opportunities to support his income, from being a masseuse for rich women to being a cleaner at a mall. The fears of these new experiences are coupled with the joys of newfound independence.[8]
Cast
Production
The film has been extensively shot and set in Bhubaneswar.[9] [10]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by Hitesh Sonik. The lyrics were written by Devanshu And Geet.[11]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at the Contemporary World Cinema section in September 2022.[12] The Film had its Asian premiere at the Busan International Film Festival at 'A Window of Asian Cinema' in October 2022.[13] It was the opening film of the ‘Kaleidoscope section’ at the International Film Festival of Kerala in December 2022.[14]
It was released theatrically on 17 March 2023.[15] After the theatrical release, the Odisha Government declared the film tax-free in the state.[16]
Reception
Critical reception
Anna MM Vetticad in Firstpost wrote "Zwigato is a film of unassuming depth and unobtrusive commentary. Why on earth didn’t someone make this before?"[17] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV wrote "Unpretentious but unfailingly pertinent. Zwigato hits home with equal measures of power and pathos."[18] SR Praveen from The Hindu wrote, "Deftly weaved. A poignant story of the new working class."[19]
Box office
The film collected gross of -.[20]
Accolades
Notes and References
- Web site: Zwigato. British Board of Film Classification. 2023-03-16. 2023-03-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20230316034455/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/zwigato-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdexodc1. live.
- Web site: Zwigato Box Office. 16 December 2023. Bollywood Hungama. 10 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230810232943/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/zwigato/box-office/. live.
- News: Zwigato Box Office Collection. Economic Times. 25 March 2023. 5 April 2023. 8 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230408090835/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/zwigato-box-office-collection-day-4-a-massive-drop-in-kapil-sharmas-film/articleshow/98866778.cms. live.
- News: Kapil Sharma starrer 'Zwigato' to feature at International Film Festival of Kerala. Read more here . 3 March 2023 . . 29 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229234824/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/kapil-sharma-starrer-zwigato-to-feature-at-international-film-festival-of-kerala-read-more-here/articleshow/96088464.cms . live .
- News: Praveen . S. R. . IFFK 2022: 'Zwigato' movie review: Nandita Das' film tells a poignant story of the new working class . 27 December 2022 . . 13 December 2022 . en-IN . 26 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221226232720/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/iffk-2022-zwigato-movie-review-nandita-das-film-tells-a-poignant-story-of-the-new-working-class/article66258794.ece . live .
- News: Kapil Sharma-Nandita Das's film Zwigato to premiere at International Film Festival of Kerala . 27 December 2022 . . 8 December 2022 . en . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227093722/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kapil-sharma-nandita-das-film-zwigato-to-premiere-at-27th-international-film-festival-of-kerala-8312901/ . live .
- News: Nominations for the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out. Filmfare. 15 January 2024. 15 January 2024. 15 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115193555/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-69th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2024-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-63822.html. live.
- News: Jogwar . Sangati . Kapil Sharma's Zwigato has an Odisha connection; movie reveals struggle of food delivery boy . 27 December 2022 . . en . 1 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221001234953/https://odishatv.in/news/entertainment/kapil-sharma-s-zwigato-has-an-odisha-connection-movie-reveals-struggle-of-food-delivery-boy-185927 . live .
- News: Nandita Das: 'Zwigato' is a story of the relentlessness of life, but not without its hopes . 27 December 2022 . . en . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227100314/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/nandita-das-zwigato-is-a-story-of-the-relentlessness-of-life-but-not-without-its-hopes-and-silver-linings-9299261.html . live .
- News: Kapil Sharma Calls Konark Sun Temple A "Wonder Experience" . 27 December 2022 . . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227100314/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kapil-sharma-calls-konark-sun-temple-a-wonder-experience-2836378 . live .
- Web site: 2023-03-14 . Zwigato's latest song release 'Yeh Raat' will give you all the feels, Kapil Sharma like never before . 2024-06-03 . Firstpost . en-us.
- News: Kapil Sharma, Nandita Das' Zwigato premieres at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival. See pics . 27 December 2022 . . 15 September 2022 . en . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227100745/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/kapil-sharma-nandita-das-zwigato-premieres-at-tiff-2022-see-pics-101663217374049.html . live .
- News: Kapil Sharma's Zwigato Premieres at Busan Film Festival, Watch Video . 27 December 2022 . . 10 October 2022 . en . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227100735/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kapil-sharmas-zwigato-premieres-at-busan-film-festival-watch-video-6133003.html . live .
- News: Nandita Das' 'Zwigato' to have India premiere at International Film Festival of Kerala . 27 December 2022 . . 8 December 2022 . en-IN . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227100735/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nandita-das-zwigato-to-have-india-premiere-at-international-film-festival-of-kerala/article66237982.ece . live .
- Web site: Nandita Das, Kapil Sharma’s ‘Zwigato’ to release in theatres on this date. 20 January 2023. www.thehindu.com. 11 January 2024. 1 April 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230401212600/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nandita-das-kapil-sharmas-zwigato-to-release-in-theatres-on-this-date/article66413582.ece. live.
- News: Odisha Govt. waives entertainment tax on Hindi film "Zwigato". 23 March 2023. United News of India. 22 March 2023. en-IN. 22 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322224039/http://www.uniindia.com/news/entertainment/entertainment-zwigato-tax-free/2938473.html. live.
- News: Zwigato review: Kapil Sharma slips out of his image to slip right into Nandita Das' thoughtful take on the gig economy . 3 January 2023 . . 16 December 2022 . en . 3 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230103071735/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/zwigato-movie-review-kapil-sharma-slips-out-of-his-image-to-slip-right-into-nandita-das-thoughtful-take-on-the-gig-economy-11817641.html . live .
- News: Zwigato Review: A Contemporary Portrait Of The Gig Economy And Its Pitfalls . 3 January 2023 . . 2 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230102175620/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/zwigato-review-a-contemporary-portrait-of-the-gig-economy-and-its-pitfalls-3-5-stars-3605453 . live .
- News: Praveen . S. R. . IFFK 2022: 'Zwigato' movie review: Nandita Das' film tells a poignant story of the new working class . 3 January 2023 . . 13 December 2022 . en-IN . 27 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227093729/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/iffk-2022-zwigato-movie-review-nandita-das-film-tells-a-poignant-story-of-the-new-working-class/article66258794.ece . live .
- Web site: 2023-03-18 . Box-office collections of Zwigato . 2023-03-18 . Economic Times . en . 2023-04-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230408090835/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/zwigato-box-office-collection-day-4-a-massive-drop-in-kapil-sharmas-film/articleshow/98866778.cms . live .
- Web site: Nominations for the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out . 2024-01-21 . filmfare.com . en . 2024-01-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115193555/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-69th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2024-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-63822.html . live .