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Manush: Child of Destiny

Manush: Child of Destiny (transl. Human: Child of Destiny)[1][2] is a 2023 Indian Bengali-language action thriller film written and directed by Sanjoy Somadder. It marks the directorial debut of the Bangladeshi film director Sanjoy Somadder in Indian Bengali film.[3][4] Produced by Jeet, Gopal Madnani and Amit Jumrani under his production Grassroot Entertainment and Jeetz Filmworks. Distributed by AA Films, it is the third film from the Bengali film industry to be released in Hindi after Chengiz and Bagha Jatin. The film stars Superstar Jeet, Jeetu Kamal, Susmita Chatterjee and Bidya Sinha Saha Mim in the pivotal roles.[5]

Manush - Child Of Destiny
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySanjoy Somadder
Written bySanjoy Somadder
Screenplay bySanjoy Somadder
Produced byJeet
Gopal Madnani
Amit Jumrani
Starring
Cinematography
  • Prosenjit Chowdhury
  • Soumyadipta Vicky Guin
  • Songs DOP Manas Ganguly
Edited byMalay Laha
Music bySongs:
Aneek Dhar
Savvy
Background score:
Anbu Selvan
Production
companies
Grassroot Entertainment
Jeetz Filmworks
Distributed byJeetz Filmworks (Bengali)
AA Films (Hindi)
Release dates
  • 24 November 2023 (2023-11-24) (India)
  • 15 December 2023 (2023-12-15) (Bangladesh)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageBengali

The music of the film was composed by Aneek Dhar, Savvy and Ahmmed Humayun,[6] while the action sequences were designed by Ravi Varma.[7][8] The film was released on 24 November 2023 simultaneously in Bengali and Hindi in India.[9][10][11][12][13] On 15 December 2023 it was released in Bangladesh. The film became an average success.[14]

Plot

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The film tells the story of hope and redemption, having emotion in every inch. Arjun is a middle class honest police officer who loves his daughter more than anything and can go to any extent for her whereas his enemy Mannan is a notorious drug dealer and ruthless criminal. However certain circumstances slowly change Arjun into an inhuman seeking money which makes Arjun become a drug lord and criminal named ‘Victor’. He is suspended from his job and continues to deal with drugs in the underworld for money whereas Mannan leaves the underworld by stopping all his crimes and starts to live a peaceful life by helping poor children after being diagnosed with advanced stage rare blood cancer. Soon the wheel of fate moves around making Victor realise that an enemy can also be a true friend. How they will both succeed to win the game of survival and fight the battle of destiny to become a true human being forms the rest of the story.

Cast

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  • Jeet[15] as Arjun Mukherjee, NCB officer/Victor, a wanted drug lord
  • Ayanna Chatterjee as Mili Mukherjee, Arjun's daughter
  • Jeetu Kamal as Mannan[16]
  • Susmita Chatterjee as Kajal[17]
  • Bidya Sinha Saha Mim[18] as Encounter Specialist Mandira Sangal
  • Saurav Chakravarti as Akbar
  • Kaushik Chakraborty as Diwan ji
  • Sumit Ganguly as a drug dealer (cameo)
  • Pradip Dhar as Arjun's boss
  • Prantik Banerjee as Kuntal
  • Somnath Kar as Akbar's henchman
  • Vashkar Dev as Arjun's friend
  • Debapratim Dasgupta as Majid

Music

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The music of the film was composed by Aneek Dhar, Savvy and Ahmmed Humayun, while the background score was composed by Anbu Shelvan. The Bengali lyrics were written by Srijato, Pranjal, Sanjoy Somaddar and Rivo while the Hindi lyrics were written by Shloke Lal, Prashant Ingole and Panchhi Jalonvi.

The singers are Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghosal, Rupam Islam, Shashwat Singh and Abhay Jodhpurkar.

The first single, titled "Tumi Amari Hobe" in Bengali and "Udd Jaun Tere Sang" in Hindi, was released on 31 October 2023.[19][20] The second single in both the languages were released on 14 November 2023.[21] The third single was released on 20 November 2023. The fourth single was released on 22 November 2023.

Manush: Child of Destiny
Soundtrack album by
Aneek Dhar and Savvy
Recorded2023
StudioPlayhead Studio
Wow & Flutter Studios
Studio 504
Roots Music Factor
WCZ Studio
Shraanti Studios
Jam8 Studios
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageBengali, Hindi
LabelGrassroot Entertainment
Aneek Dhar chronology
Chengiz
(2023) 		Manush
(2023) 		TBA
(TBA)
Savvy chronology
Raavan
(2022) 		Manush
(2023) 		TBA
(TBA)

Original

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No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Tumi Amari Hobe"Sanjoy Somadder, PranjalSavvyShashwat Singh4:03
2."Aay Bristi"Rivo, PranjalAneek DharShreya Ghosal, Abhay Jodhpurkar3:23
3."Manush Title Track"Sanjoy SomaddarAhmmed HumayunRupam Islam2:37
4."Aador Diye Chui"SrijatoSavvySonu Nigam3:51

Hindi

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No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Udd Jaun Tere Sang"Shloke LalSavvyShashwat Singh4:03
2."Barse Re"Panchhi JalonviAneek DharShreya Ghosal, Abhay Jodhpurkar3:23
3."Manush Title Track"Prashant IngoleAhmmed HumayunRupam Islam2:37
4."Din Ka Hai Tara Mera Tu"Prashant IngoleSavvySonu Nigam3:51

Production

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Development

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The film was announced on 30 November 2022 on Jeet's birthday.[1] On 14 December 2022, the star cast was announced.[15][22][23]

Filming

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On 2 December 2022, Jeet announced the "Shubh Muhurat" of the film. The film was wrapped up on 30 June 2023.[24][25] The total filming was completed in 40 days. Major portions of the film were shot at Kolkata, Purulia and Thailand.[26][27]

Marketing

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The first look of Jeet from the movie was released on 19 September 2023 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.[28][29] The second poster was released on 24 October, on the occasion of Bijaya Dashami.[30] The third poster was released 28 October 2023, on the day of Lakshmi Puja.[31] A third poster was released one day prior to the trailer on 9 November 2023.[32]

The Bengali teaser of the film was released on 14 October 2023 on the occasion of Mahalaya.[33][34] The Hindi teaser was released one day later, on 15 October 2023.[35][36][37] The Hindi and Bengali trailers were dropped on 10 November 2023 on Grassroot Entertainment's YouTube channel.[38][39][40]

Release

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The film was released in cinemas in Bengali and Hindi on 24 November 2023.[41][42] On 15 December 2023 it was released in Bangladesh.[citation needed]

Reception

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Critical reception

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The film was released to highly positive reviews from the critics and audience praising the story plot, editings, action sequences and Jeet's acting. Suparna Majumder of Sangbad Pratidin rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "The movie speaks about drug lords, a helpless father and the fight for survival. A complete action potboiler bound by an emotional father-daughter story, Jeet fans will enjoy the film."[43]

Souvik Saha of Cine Kolkata rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote " Despite weak screenplay and insufficient character establishment, Jeet’s flawless performance, visually appealing cinematography, background music and thrilling action scenes makes it watchable for fans of the genre."[44]

Bongo Banjo rated the film and said " The film waves together action, drama, and sweetness, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience. From the gripping narrative to the stellar performances, 'Manush' is a cinematic journey that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats."[45]

References

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  4. ^ "'Manush is a complete cinematic experience': Sanjoy Somadder".
  5. ^ "'আমি শুধু আমার মেয়ের কাছে হিরো হয়ে থাকতে চাই!', জিৎ".
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  7. ^ 'কালো টাকার দুনিয়ায় তোরা দাস আর পরিণতি...', অন্ধকার জগতের শত্রু কী বন্ধু হবে?. Ei Samay Sangbadpatra (in Bengali).
  8. ^ "'অমানুষ দেখতে মানুষের মতো!'".
  9. ^ "'মানুষকে বিশ্বাস করা যায় না…'".
  10. ^ আসছে জিতের নতুন ছবি 'মানুষ'.
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  17. ^ শেষ হল শ্যুটিং, ফের জুটি বাঁধছেন সুস্মিতার সঙ্গে, আসছে জিৎ-র নতুন ছবি 'মানুষ'.
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  19. ^ প্রিয় 'মানুষ'কে কাছে টানলেন জিৎ, ভালোবেসে বললেন, 'তুমি আমারই হবে… (in Bengali).
  20. ^ 'তুমি আমারই হবে', মানুষের রোম্যান্টিক গানে ভালোবাসায় মাখামাখি জিৎ-সুস্মিতা. Ei Samay Sangbadpatra (in Bengali).
  21. ^ "Bengali actor Jeet brings a rain song 'Barse Re' from his film Manush!".
  22. ^ "Jeet New Film: বাংলাদেশের পরিচালকের সঙ্গে জুটি". Aaj Tak (in Bengali).
  23. ^ "Mim to star opposite Jeet in upcoming film".
  24. ^ 'সাক্ষী থাকুক এক সুন্দর মুহূর্ত…', 'মানুষ' ছবির শ্যুটিং শেষে বার্তা জিতের. Ei Samay Sangbadpatra (in Bengali).
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  26. ^ "Mim starts shooting for Tollywood movie 'Manush'".
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  32. ^ "Manush to release on 24th November 2023".
  33. ^ "Jeet stuns fans in his menacing raw look in 'Manush' teaser".
  34. ^ "Manush Teaser : অ্যাকশন-ইমোশনের ঠাস বুনোট, মারকাটারি জিৎ আর জীতুর আবেগ, প্রকাশ্যে মানুষের টিজার".
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  36. ^ চেঙ্গিজের পর ফের বলিউড মাতাবেন উড বি ড্যাডি, মানুষের হিন্দি টিজারেও ফাটাফাটি জিৎ. Ei Samay Sangbadpatra (in Bengali).
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  45. ^ "Manush Bengali Movie Review!".
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