Indu Sarkar
2017 Indian film
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Indu Sarkar is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language period political thriller film, co-written, co-produced and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar.[3][4] The film is set in the emergency period in India, i.e. the 19-month-long period from 1975 to 1977, when there was a state of emergency across the country. It stars Kirti Kulhari, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Anupam Kher, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Supriya Vinod, Rashmi Jha, Sheeba Chaddha, and Manav Vij.[5] The film's music is composed by Anu Malik and Bappi Lahiri. The film was released on 28 July 2017.[6][7]
Anil Pandey
Sanjay Chhel (Dialogues)
| Indu Sarkar | |
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| Directed by | Madhur Bhandarkar |
| Written by | Madhur Bhandarkar |
| Screenplay by | Madhur Bhandarkar Anil Pandey Sanjay Chhel (Dialogues) |
| Story by | Madhur Bhandarkar |
| Produced by | Bharat Shah Madhur Bhandarkar |
| Starring | Kirti Kulhari Neil Nitin Mukesh Supriya Vinod Anupam Kher Tota Roy Chowdhury |
| Cinematography | Keiko Nakahara |
| Edited by | Devendra Murdeshwar |
| Music by | Anu Malik Bappi Lahiri |
Production companies | Bhandarkar Entertainment Mega Bollywood |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹120 million[2] |
| Box office | ₹60.70 million[2] |
Synopsis
During the emergency, Indu's husband, a government employee, plans to use the situation to his advantage and move ahead in his career. However, Indu's sense of morality sets her on a different path.
Cast
- Kirti Kulhari as Indu Sarkar
- Neil Nitin Mukesh as Sanjay Gandhi
- Anupam Kher as Nanaji Pradhan
- Tota Roy Chowdhury as Navin Sarkar
- Supriya Vinod as Indira Gandhi
- Rashmi Thackeray as Farzana
- Sheeba Chaddha as Mekhla Singh
- Manav Vij as Inspector Sodhi
- Abhinav Sharma as Shreedhar
- Ankur Vikal as Shivam, an activist
- Varun Singh Rajput as Nihal
- Zakir Hussain as Inspector Mishra
- Mohan Kapoor as Sahani
- Parvin Dabas as Govardhab Singh, IRS Joint Director, IB
- Jashn Agnihotri as herself in the song "Yeh Pal" (special appearance)[8]
Production
Indu Sarkar includes a recreated version of Aziz Nazan's popular qawwali, Chadhta Sooraj Dheere Dheere Dhal Jaayega.[9] Rashmi Jha was signed for the role of Farzana, which is inspired by socialite Rukhsana Sultana.[10]
Release
The film was released at around 825 screens across India.[11]
Reception
The film garnered mixed reviews from critics. Nitin Bhave of Times of India praised the film for its acting performances and gave the film 3 out of 5 stars.[12] Rajeev Masand of News18 gave 2 stars by saying "This is at Best an Average Movie".[13] Hindustan Times criticised the director's confused narrative by giving 2 stars.[14] Giving 2 stars Indian Express also panned the film by saying "A watered-down, bloodless version of the Emergency".[15]
Controversy
The film generated controversy since the time its trailer got released up until it was shown in the theatres.[16] Indian National Congress supporters heavily criticised the director Bhandarkar's attempt to portray former Prime Minister of India Mrs.Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay Gandhi in a bad light.[17] However, the director clarified that it was not a biopic on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi under whose regime the Emergency was declared in the country in 1975.[18][19] Sanjay Gandhi's alleged daughter Priya Singh Paul approached the Bombay High Court seeking a stay on the film.[20] However, Bombay High Court rejected the plea after Paul failed to present solid evidence of her association with the lineage of Sanjay Gandhi.[21] Just two days before the release Paul moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the release of the movie after Bombay High Court dismissed her plea.[22][23] The Supreme Court also refused to stay the release of the film and quoted it as "The movie is an artistic expression within the parameters of law."[24][25]
After the release of the film several supporters of the Indian National Congress protested and even tried to stall the screening.[26][27][28] Congress workers created ruckus in front of a cinema hall in Indore. Police used canes to disperse those who came to blows.[29]
Box office
The film earned ₹8.50 million on its first day, as reported by Box office India.[30]
Soundtrack
| Indu Sarkar | |
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| Label | Saregama |
| Producer | Bappi Lahiri |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Yeh Awaz Hai" | Monali Thakur | |
| 2. | "Chadhta Suraj Dheere Dheere" | Anu Malik, Mujtaba Aziz Naza | |
| 3. | "Dilli Ki Raat" | Bappi Lahiri & Anmol Malik | 3:57 |