The movie “Raanjhanaa,” meaning “Beloved One,” came out in 2013. It’s a romantic drama in Hindi, directed by Aanand L. Rai and written by Himanshu Sharma. Krishika Lulla produced it for Eros International. The cast includes Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Swara Bhaskar. It premiered worldwide on June 21, 2013, with the Tamil version, “Ambikapathy,” releasing a week later. A. R. Rahman composed the background score and songs, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil. A sequel named “Tere Ishk Mein” is planned for a 2024 release.
PLOT :
Kundan Shankar, from a Tamil Brahmin family in Varanasi, falls for Zoya, a Muslim girl, as a child. Despite her family’s objections due to religious differences, he helps them and befriends her. Years later, Zoya returns to Varanasi, but she’s in love with someone else. Kundan tries to win her back but fails. When Zoya’s fiancĂ© turns out to be Sikh, not Muslim as she claimed, Kundan exposes the truth. But his revelation leads to tragic consequences: Zoya’s fiancĂ© dies, and Kundan is disowned. Guilt-ridden, Kundan seeks redemption by joining Jasjeet’s political party, aiming to fulfill his vision. Zoya, still angry, plots revenge with the Chief Minister, but Kundan sacrifices himself to expose their wrongdoing. Shocked, Zoya rushes to his side, realizing his selflessness.https://www.youtube.com/@petsascompanion8222
FLIMING :
Filming for the movie faced delays due to various reasons, including A. R. Rahman’s music being initially rejected. It began officially in Varanasi, India, in September 2012, lasting 40 days. Actor Dhanush fell ill during filming, and later injured his shoulder while shooting in October. Dance sequences were postponed and filmed in December. Scenes featuring Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol were shot in Delhi, with some scenes at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication campus. Other locations included Amity International School in Noida, Gurgaon, and Faridabad. The title track was filmed in December, and the final schedule commenced in Delhi in January 20.
CRITICAL RECEPTION :
Critics praised various aspects of the film “Raanjhanaa,” including writing, direction, performances, cinematography, and soundtrack. Some critics found fault with the second half. Komal Nahta described it as an interesting and entertaining love story. Rajeev Masand commended its first half and AR Rahman’s score, rating it three out of five. Resham Sengar called it a refreshing love story, giving it four stars. Taran Adarsh praised its romance, performances, and music, rating it 3.5 out of 5. Saibal Chatterjee lauded its surprises and performances, giving it 3.5 stars. Sukanya Verma appreciated its realism and Dhanush’s performance, giving it three stars. Meena Iyer noted its Shakespearean touch and lavish scale, giving it 3.5 stars. Anupama Chopra highlighted the dialogues and direction, rating it 3.5 stars.https://playvalorant.com/en-gb/
