Kishmish (transl. Raisins) is a 2022 Indian Bengali-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Rahool Mukherjee in his directorial debut. Produced by Dev under the banners of Dev Entertainment Ventures and M. K. Media,[3] the film stars Dev and Rukmini Maitra in lead roles, while Kharaj Mukherjee, Kamaleshwar Mukherjee, Anjana Basu and June Malia play another pivotal roles,[4] with Lily Chakravarty, Paran Bandopadhyay, Rituparna Sengupta, Jisshu Sengupta, Ankush Hazra and Srabanti Chatterjee in special appearances.[5][6] It revolves around a graphic novelist Krishanu Chatterjee, who recounts the story of his life to the audiences through his bestseller comic book.
| Kishmish | |
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| Directed by | Rahool Mukherjee |
| Screenplay by | Rahool Mukherjee |
| Dialogues by | Rahool Mukherjee |
| Story by | Rahool Mukherjee |
| Produced by | Dev |
| Starring | Dev Rukmini Maitra Kharaj Mukherjee Kamaleshwar Mukherjee Anjana Basu June Malia |
| Cinematography | Modhura Palit |
| Edited by | Amit Ray |
| Music by | Nilayan Chatterjee |
Production companies | Dev Entertainment Ventures M. K. Media |
| Distributed by | SSR Cinemas |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | ₹1.5 crore (US$180,000) |
| Box office | ₹3.9 crore (US$460,000)[2] |
The film was announced in February 2020, but the production got halted in March 2020 by the COVID-19 pandemic. Principal photography commenced in August 2021 and ended in September 2021 in 10 working days, emerging as one of the shortest periods in which a Bengali film had been shot. Filming predominantly took place in Kolkata, with portions shot in Darjeeling. The film has music composed by debutante Nilayan Chatterjee, cinematography handled by Modhura Palit and editing by Amit Ray.
Kishmish released worldwide on 29 April 2022 in theatres opening to positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances by the whole cast, cinematography, direction, dialogues, and soundtrack but criticised the screenplay and editing. Made on a budget of ₹1.5 crore (US$180,000), the film was commercially successful grossing over ₹3.9 crore (US$460,000) at the box office. It became the sixth highest-grossing Bengali film of 2022.
Plot
editAfter failing in the school examinations, Tintin goes to college where he meets Rohini, a topper girl in his batch. Gradually they fell in love. They both want to get married but somehow, they couldn't manage their parents. Then a series of events happen in their life which make the situation more complex.
Cast
edit- Dev as Krishanu Chatterjee aka Tintin
- Rukmini Maitra as Rohini Sen
- Kharaj Mukherjee as Govinda "Goblu" Chatterjee, Tintin's father
- Anjana Basu as Pubali Chatterjee, Tintin's mother
- Kamaleshwar Mukherjee as Ashim Sen, Rohini's father
- June Malia as Rohini's mother
Special appearances
- Lily Chakravarty as Buri, Pubali's aunt
- Paran Bandopadhyay
- Rituparna Sengupta[7]
- Jisshu Sengupta[7]
- Ankush Hazra[8]
- Srabanti Chatterjee[9]
Production
editDevelopment
editThe film was announced in November 2020, starring Dev and Rukmini Maitra.[10]
Filming
editThe makers of the film with arranged an muhurat puja for the team a month ahead of filming.[11] The principal photography of the film started in August 2021 in Kolkata, followed by Darjeeling, and was completed within 10 days.[12] The film was wrapped up on 22 September 2021.[13]
Soundtrack
editThe film's music composed and lyrics written by Nilayan Chatterjee. On 30 March 2022, the first song titled "Tui Bolbo Na Tumi" [14] sung by Nikhita Gandhi and Subhadeep Pan was unveiled.[15][16] Ten days later, the second song "Oboseshe" sung by Arijit Singh was released.[17]
| Kishmish | |||||||||||
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| Soundtrack album by Nilayan Chatterjee | |||||||||||
| Released | 2022 | ||||||||||
| Recorded | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | ||||||||||
| Length | 16:49 | ||||||||||
| Label | Saregama Bengali | ||||||||||
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| Singles from Kishmish | |||||||||||
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| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tui Bolbo Na Tumi" | Nikhita Gandhi, Subhadeep Pan | 3:52 |
| 2. | "Oboseshe" | Arijit Singh | 4:26 |
| 3. | "Kanna" | Papon | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Janina Bhalolaga" | Nikhita Gandhi, Shaswat Singh | 4:09 |
| Total length: | 16:49 | ||
Release
editTheatrical
editThe film was released theatrically on 29 April 2022.[18]
Home mnedia
editThe film was digitally premiered on the OTT Platform Hoichoi on 29 November 2024.[citation needed]
Reception
editUpam Buzarbaruah of The Times of India gave it three and a half stars out of five and praised the movie saying that it is quite a pleasant watch. He noted that runtime of almost two and a half hours is a bit lengthy but the narrative, interspersed with some nice melodious songs, moves at a relatively fast pace and helps in passing the time easily. He opined that Kishmish is a refreshing treat for all ages and for the family.[19]
Anandabazar Patrika reviewed that the film brings back the nostalgic memories of college days and that watching it would lead one to possess a desire to go back to college.[20] The protagonist of the film, Dev, expressed that the best review was received from his father. He wrote "In my 39 years of life, my dad never wrote me a letter. Like every other movie, my dad and my family came today to see the movie Kishmish. Outside Dad wrote "Kishmish Super duper Hit"."[21] Ei Samay reviewed it and gave it three and a half stars out of five.[22]
References
edit- ^ Jha, Lata (2 February 2022). "Bengali film 'Kishmish' to release on 29 April". mint.
- ^ "Dev- Jeet- Rana: এবার রানার কাঠগড়ায় দেব, জিৎ! ২ ছবির বক্স অফিস রিপোর্ট প্রকাশ্যে আনলেন প্রযোজক". Aaj Tak বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Kishmish (2022) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kolkata - BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Dev and Rukmini explain 'Kishmish' shows how parents can become best friends - Times of India". The ei somoy.
- ^ "Dev and Rukmini Maitra talk about their film 'Kishmish'". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "For Rukmini, it doesn't have to be all work no fun - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Dev's got a surprise for the audience - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "'অতিথি' অঙ্কুশকে ধন্যবাদ জানালেন দেব, ব্যাপারটা কী?". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 22 August 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "ফের বড় পর্দায় একসঙ্গে দেব-শ্রাবন্তী! থাকছে আরও চমক". Hindustantimes Bangla (in Bengali). 17 August 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "This is when Dev-Rukmini's 'Kishmish' will hit the floors - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Snapshots from the mahurat of romcom Kishmish". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ Banerjee, Amitava (14 September 2021). "Dev visits the Hills to shoot for 'Kishmish'". www.millenniumpost.in.
- ^ "Dev, Rukmini wrap up 'Kishmish' shoot with hilarious Nagin Dance - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Kishmish: Get ready to groove with 'Toke Tui Bolbo Na Tui' as Dev-Rukmini redefine college romance - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "It is very Kolkatan to own your virtues… this has shaped my art: Nikhita Gandhi". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Sound engineer Subhadeep Pan debuts as a playback singer in Dev's upcoming film, Kishmish". www.indulgexpress.com.
- ^ "Kishmish New Song Obosheshe By Arijit Singh : অবশেষে ভালবেসে চলে যাব". Kolkata TV. 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Dev, Rukmini announce the release date of 'Kishmish', deets inside - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Kishmish Movie Review: A refreshing treat of a film for the family" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ রায়, অময় দেব. "Kishmish Review: 'কিশমিশ' দেখতে দেখতে যেন ফিরে আসে কলেজবেলার দিনগুলো!". www.anandabazar.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Dev Kishmish Review: কিশমিশের সেরা রিভিউ কার থেকে পেলেন দেব!". EI Samay (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "কিশমিশ: কিশমিশ-এ ফ্লায়িং কালারস নিয়ে পাশ দেব-রুক্মিণীর, ছক্কা খরাজের". EI Samay (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 May 2022.