Hun Iqbal is a 2023 Gujarati suspense thriller film written and directed by Pallav Parikh.[1] It stars Mitra Gadhavi, RJ Devaki, Nirav Vaidya, Sonali Lele Desai and Ravi Ranjan.[2]
| Hun Iqbal | |
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 Official poster | |
| Directed by | Pallav Parikh |
| Written by | Pallav Parikh |
| Produced by | Dhaval Pandya |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Bhaveshkummar |
| Edited by | Bhagyashri V Thakur |
| Music by | Darshan Shah |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot
editIqbal, a flamboyant and mysterious thief, achieves a complicated heist.The police department tries to catch him.
Cast
edit- Mitra Gadhavi[3]
- RJ Devaki
- Nirav Vaidya
- Sonali Lele Desai[4]
- Ravi Ranjan
Soundtrack
edit| Hun Iqbal | |
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| Soundtrack album by Darshan Shah | |
| Released | 20 January 2023 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Label | Shemaroo Entertainment Limited |
Tracklist
editAll lyrics are written by Thaakur; all music is composed by Darshan Shah
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kirdaar" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Tshering Bhutia | 2:02 |
| 2. | "Ae Dard" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Swati Minaxi | 1:49 |
| 3. | "Aino" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Meet Rao | 1:53 |
| 4. | "Ailaan Che" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Paulie Thomas, Meet Rao | 2:14 |
| 5. | "Khanjar" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Moushumi Das, Abhishek Soni | 1:55 |
| 6. | "Lanka Punchh Ni Pacchad" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Abhishek Soni | 1:16 |
| 7. | "Man kabootar" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Tathya | 1:45 |
| 8. | "Fur Fur (Bonus Track)" | Thaakur | Darshan Shah | Tshering Bhutia | 1:08 |
Release
editThe film was theatrically released on 3 February 2023.[2]
Reception
editThe Times of India praised the film's plot.[5] A later review in the same newspaper noted that the fact the film was a thriller "brought a refreshing change to the Gujarati film industry, which is typically known for its family dramas and comedies."[1]
Accolades
editThe film received 9 nominations at the 21st Transmedia Gujarati Awards.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Hun Iqbal' director Pallavi Parikh feels it's a misconception that Gujarati audience enjoys only family dramas; cites the example of Vidya Balan starrer 'Kahaani's success". Times of India. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Hun Iqbal Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos". Times of India. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Mitra Gadhvi on 'Hu Iqbal': It's a heist thriller with no funny elements". Times of India. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Sonali Lele Desai shares a throwback picture as Commissioner Arundhati Singh". MSN. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ "Gujarati Suspense Thriller 'Hun Iqbal' released on OTT". The Times of India. 27 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ^ "21st Transmedia Award: Nominations of Gujarati dramas and films announced, see full list here | ટ્રાન્સમીડિયા એવૉર્ડના ૨૧મા વર્ષના ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મો-નાટકોના નૉમિનેશન જાહેર, જુઓ લિસ્ટ". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 4 February 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.