Gangotri (2007 film)
| Gangotri | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Abhishek Chhadha |
| Produced by | Deepak Sawant |
| Starring | |
Production company | Daxina Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bhojpuri |
Gangotri is a 2007 Indian Bhojpuri-language drama film directed by Abhishek Chhadha. The film is a sequel to Ganga (2006) and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Manoj Tiwari, Bhumika Chawla and Sambhavna Seth.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]The film is produced by Deepak Sawant, who is Amitabh Bachchan's makeup man.[1] Mithun Chakraborty was initially considered to play a role Bhumika Chawla's elder brother in the film,[1] and he agreed to be in the film.[2]
Soundtrack
[edit]Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were present at the film's audio launch.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Naee Sadak Baazaar Mein" | Sudesh Bhosle, Manoj Tiwari 'Mridul', Ashok Ghayal | |
| 2. | "Kal Kal Nadiya Bole" | Sadhana Sargam | |
| 3. | "Bandhal Rahi Dor" | Udit Narayan | |
| 4. | "Anwra Kutile Bhawra" | Alka Yagnik | |
| 5. | "Tu Zingi Ke Saans" | Udit Narayan | |
| 6. | "Dosra Khaatir No Indriba" | Kalpana Patowary | |
| 7. | "Asra Ke Diyana" | Manoj Tiwari | |
| 8. | "Sakhi Tijiya" | Alka Yagnik |
Release
[edit]Despite making the film in Bhojpuri, the director opted for a release of the Hindi dubbed version instead of releasing the original version.[4] The film was eventually released in both languages.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Big B to feature in Bhojpuri film 'Gangotri'". Oneindia. 28 March 2007. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Singh, Vajir (26 March 2007). "Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun to star in Gangotri". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Bachchans' Bhojpuri outing". Rediff.com. 19 November 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Shah, Kunal M. (29 August 2007). "Hindi phillum hoi gawa!". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Big B's 'Gangotri' a bi-lingual film". Oneindia. 18 September 2007. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Amitabh's film to be released in Hindi, Bhojpuri". Filmibeat. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.