| Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay | |
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| Based on | Arya 2 |
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| Cinematography | Kumud Verma |
| Edited by | M. Susmit |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Countries | India Bangladesh |
| Language | Bengali |
| Box office | ₹ 6.50 crore[1] |
Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay (transl. I Only Wanted You) is a 2014 Bengali-language action comedy film directed by Ashok Pati and Anonno Mamun and produced by Ashok Dhanuka under the banner of Eskay Movies.[2] The film was co-produced by Action Cut Entertainment. The film features Bengali actors Ankush Hazra, Subhashree Ganguly and Vikram Chatterjee in the lead roles.[2] A co-production of India and Bangladesh and it is an official remake of the 2009 Telugu-language film Arya 2. The music for the film was composed by Savvy Gupta, Hridoy Khan and Akassh.
This is the fourth collaboration between Ankush and Eskay Movies, after Idiot, Kanamachi,[3] and Khiladi.[4] This is the third collaboration between Subhasree and Eskay Movies, after Khokababu and Khoka 420.[5] This is also Ankush and Subhasree's first Indo-Bangladeshi joint venture film.
Plot
The film follows Abhijeet, played by Ankush, who is lonely college student who craves friendship. After meeting Bhoomi, played by Subhashree Ganguly, Abhijeet seeks her friendship.[6]
Cast
- Ankush Hazra as Abhijeet / Abhi
- Rafin Iqbal Kaif as Little Abhijeet
- Subhashree Ganguly as Bhoomi
- Shrosta Sarkar Sithi as Little Bhoomi
- Vikram Chatterjee as Joy
- Misha Sawdagor as Pratap Chowdhury, Bhoomi's father
- Supriyo Dutta as Talukdar
- Kharaj Mukherjee as college principal
- Shanta Islam
- Shakuntala Barua
- Maliha Nusrat as Imonrag/ Imon / Joy's Girlfriend
- Meghla Mukta
- Mahamuh Alam Kochi
- Pijush Bandyopadhyay
- Sanjit Mahato
- Naznin Alam
- Pathorokhi Chakraborty
- Rahmat Ali
Production
The film is an international co-production between India's Eskay Movies and Bangladesh's Action Cut Entertainment. This began a trend of new Indo-Bangladeshi joint ventures in film, many of which were also produced by Eskay Movies.
Development
The filming of Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay began on 26 September 2013. According to the director, apart from being a typical romantic comedy-drama film, Ami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay also has a social message for its viewers. Initially, the leading role was offered to Tollywood star Dev, but due to scheduling problems he rejected the offer. Ashok Pati's next choice was Ankush Hazra, who accepted the role. And for the role of 'Joy' co-director Anonno Mamun approached Bangladeshi actor Symon Sadik. But, after getting the story line Symon rejected the project. A major portion of the film was shot in Pubail (Gazipur), Bangladesh, with the remaining portions filmed in India and Thailand. The title song was shot in Kutch, Gujarat. Actor Misha Sawdagor and newcomer Meghla have played important roles in the film.
Soundtrack
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| Released | 1 January 2014 (India) 20 April 2015 (Bangladesh) | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Eskay Music | |||
| Producer | Ashok Dhanuka | |||
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The soundtrack of the film was composed Savvy Gupta and Akassh Sen from India and Hridoy Khan from Bangladesh.[7]
The soundtrack was released in India on 1 January 2014[7] and in Bangladesh on 20 April 2015.[8]
Both the India and Bangladesh releases of the soundtrack contain the same songs, but the order of the tracks differs.[7][8]
The song "Obujh Bhalobasha" by Hridoy Khan is a new version of the song of the same name from Khan's 2009 album Bolna.
Track listing
India
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration | Music | Lyricist |
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| 1 | "Pakka Ghughu Maal" | Shadaab Hashmi | 4:24 | Savvy Gupta | Riddhi Barua |
| 2 | "Aami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay (Title Track)" | Mohammed Irfan | 4:26 | Saurav Bhadra | |
| 3 | "Calling Bell" | Nakash Aziz and Saberi Bhattacharya | 3:26 | Riddhi Barua & Savvy Gupta | |
| 4 | "Bhalo Lage Na" | Hridoy Khan | 4:28 | Hridoy Khan | Goonjohn Rahman |
| 5 | "Bangladesher Meye" | Akassh Sen | 3:30 | Akassh Sen | Priyo Chattopadhyay |
| 6 | "Obujh Bhalobasha" | Hridoy Khan and Palak Muchhal | 5:31 | Hridoy Khan | Maliha Tajnin Tani |
Bangladesh
| Track | Song | Singer(s) | Duration | Music | Lyricist |
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| 1 | "Aami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay" | Mohammed Irfan | 4:26 | Savvy Gupta | Saurav Bhadra |
| 2 | "Bangladesher Meye" | Akassh Sen | 3:30 | Akassh Sen | Priyo Chattopadhyay |
| 3 | "Bhalo Lage Na" | Hridoy Khan | 4:28 | Hridoy Khan | Goonjohn Rahman |
| 4 | "Calling Bell" | Nakash Aziz and Saberi Bhattacharya | 3:26 | Savvy Gupta | Riddhi Barua & Savvy Gupta |
| 5 | "Obujh Bhalobasha" | Hridoy Khan and Palak Muchhal | 5:31 | Hridoy Khan | Maliha Tajnin Tani |
| 6 | "Pakka Ghughu Maal" | Shadaab Hashmi | 4:24 | Savvy Gupta | Riddhi Barua |
Reception
A review by The Times of India praised the soundtrack and the composers, Savvy Gupta, Hridoy Khan and Akassh Sen, for the foot-tapping numbers. However, the film also noted that film's placement of certain songs in the film were "out of nowhere", specifically "Calling Bell" and "Tumi Jodi", the latter of which was listed in the soundtrack as "Obujh Bhalobasha".[2]
Release
The film released on 16 May 2014.
Critical reception
The Times of India praised director Ashok Pati for being visually treat and keeping the story together, but also criticized some scenes in the middle for being mindless and yawning. Calling the film and out-and-out entertainer, the review gave the film 3/5 stars.[2]
References
- ↑ "Bengali films which became Box Office hits despite negative reviews". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 "Aami Shudhu Cheyechi Tomay Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 February 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ↑ "Kanamachi creates a buzz". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ↑ "Khiladi 'invades' Bengal turf ahead of pujas". Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 29 September 2013. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ↑ "Khoka 420 Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 February 2017. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ↑ "Subhasree and I can go for a long drive at 3 am". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- 1 2 3 Aami Sudhu Cheyechi Tomay by Savvy, Hridoy Khan, Akassh, 1 January 2014, archived from the original on 23 December 2016, retrieved 18 June 2017
- 1 2 "Ami Sudhu Cheyechi Tomay". GP Music. Archived from the original on 1 February 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2017.