The Attacks of 26/11

The Attacks of 26/11

The Attacks of 26/11-First look
Directed by Ram Gopal Varma[1]
Produced by Parag Sanghvi[2]
Written by Ram Gopal Varma
Rommel Rodrigues[3]
Starring

Nana Patekar[4]
Sadh Orhan[5]

Sanjeev Jaiswal[6]
Music by Amar Mohile
Production
company
Alumbra Entertainment
Distributed by Eros International
Release dates
  • February 2013 (2013-02) (Berlin)
  • 1 March 2013 (2013-03-01)
Running time
 116 minutes[7]
Country India
Language Hindi
Budget ₹22 crore (US$3.3 million)[8]
Box office ₹12 crore (US$1.8 million) (worldwide)[9][10]

The Attacks of 26/11 is a 2013 Indian docudrama thriller film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, based on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.[11] The film stars Sanjeev Jaiswal in his film debut, playing the role of terrorist Ajmal Kasab, with art direction by Uday Singh. It also features Nana Patekar in a pivotal role. A seven-minute promo of the film was released over internet on 23 November 2012.[12][13] Critics praised Varma's narrative of assistant commissioner N. R. Mahale, and the details associated with the character's interactions with Ajmal Kasab on anti terrorism.[14][15][16][17]

The first look of the film was revealed on 17 January 2013.[18][19] The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film, uncut, with an 'Adults Only' certificate.[20] The film was premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, in the Panorama as well as the Competition section.[21][22] The film had a worldwide release on 1 March 2013, to positive reviews, and was opened to critical acclaim at the Films Division of India in New Delhi.[23][24][25] It got huge critical appreciation but the film was failed at box office because of its dark subject.

Cast

Production

Under the art direction of Uday Singh a replica of Taj Hotel was created with a cost of ₹ 40 million.[28] Varma auditioned 500 applicants and selected Sanjeev Jaiswal to play Ajmal Kasab, the prime accused terrorist in the 26/11 attack on Mumbai.[29][30] Varma had also asked policemen to watch 15-minute trailer of 'The Attacks of 26/11'.[31] The film is restricted to the night of the incident and has focused on the happenings between 9 pm to 1 am when Kasab was caught.[32] The shooting of the film completed on 10 December 2012 with last shot of the massacre at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station.[33][34] The owner of Leopold Cafe plays himself in the film.[35] The actors in the film have met the victims and research on the subject including the eyewitnesses, police statements, judgment, charge sheets and author Romil Saxena.[36][37]

Locations

Line producer Deepak Bhanushali on location The Attacks of 26/11 at Once More Studios Mumbai

Line producer Deepak Bhanushali arranged location for this film and got permissions to shoot on real locations.[38][39]

Marketing

The film's first 7 minutes were released on 23 November 2012, online on YouTube through the channel of Eros international.[40] A special screening of the film was arranged by the director for Karan Johar and Rakesh Maria.[41] The first trailer of Satya 2 will be attached with the film.[42][43]

Reception

Subhash K. Jha of the Deccan Herald gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, calling the movie "a work of riveting resonance" and "one of the best films in recent times on the wages of terrorism".[44] Resham Sengar of Zee News called the film "a moving sketch of the dreadful terror attack", and gave the film 4 stars out of 5.[45] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave it 3.5 out of 5 and said that the film was "A powerful retelling of a regrettable event in history".[46][47] Vaihayasi Pande Daniel of Rediff gave it two and half star, saying "I have a headache. My ears are still ringing. The nausea is just about abating."[47] Madhureeta Mukherjee of Times of India said "While the thought is poignant, the horror isn't palpable throughout and the execution doesn't cut as deep as the actual tragedy." and gave it two and half stars.[47]

Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave 2.5 stars calling the movie "watchable" and saying "Ram Gopal Varma is still not back to his best and The Attacks of 26/11 isn’t an unqualified triumph."[48]

Nana Patekar's acting as Rakesh Maria was widely appreciated. First Post wrote in their review— "Nana holds the film together. He feels every line that he utters. His heart bleeds for each one of the 166 people who died on that night. When he tells Kasab in a choked voice, "I have a son of your age", Nana isn’t faking it. His performance goes way beyond acting."[49] The movie showed the helplessness of local Police who were not able to react on surprise attack which killed lives of many in Mumbai.

Soundtrack

The first song from The Attacks of 26/11 was released at the Leopold Cafe on 11 February 2013 at exactly the time when the terror attacks began on the cafe and Mumbai city.There are total 4 songs in the album. Ram Gopal Varma sung the song 'Nethutti Ruchi Mariginda' in the Telugu version of this film.[50]

No. TitleLyricsSinger(s) Length
1. "Maula Maula"  Irshad KamilSukhwinder Singh, Rooshin Dalal  
2. "Aatanki Aaye"  Jaspreet JaszShreya Ghoshal, Shabab Sabri, Aman Trikha  
3. "Khoon Kharaba Tabaahi"  Rashid IqbalChaitra Ambadipudi  
4. "Raghupati Raghav"  Irshad Kamil   
5. "Nazam track 26/11"  Liaqat JafriChorus  

Soundtrack reception

Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama gave it 2 out of 5 and stated that except Maula Maula the rest songs are average to hear and may just enhance the film's narrative to some extent.[51]

References

  1. ↑ "The Attacks of 26/11". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "RGV builds replica of Taj hotel worth 2.5 crores for 26/11". daily.bhaskar.com. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  3. ↑ Rommel Rodrigues. "The face of terror unveiled". Mid Day.
  4. ↑ "Ramu and Nana reunite after 10 years". Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  5. ↑ "Theatre nurtures the actor in you: Saad Orhan". The Times of India.
  6. ↑ "Sanjeev Jaiswal to play Kasab in RGV's next film". Ibnlive. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  7. ↑ "THE ATTACKS ON 26/11 (18)". British Board of Film Classification. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  8. ↑ "Makers of RGV’s next to distribute BO earnings among 26/11 victims' families". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  9. ↑ The Attacks of 26/11 — Boxoffice.com
  10. ↑ BOX OFFICE: 'The Attacks of 26/11' Passes $230K In North America, BoxOffice.com
  11. ↑ "RGV asks policemen to watch his film". IBNLive.
  12. ↑ "Attacks of 26/11-Cinematic representation of the tragic event". erosentertainment.
  13. ↑ "RGV's 26/11 movie goes on floors : Bollywood, News - India Today". India Today. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  14. ↑ "Recreating 26/11 massacre felt terrifying: RGV (Movie Snippets)". Sify.com. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  15. ↑ "Would you watch RGV's film on 26/11? - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  16. ↑ "RGV to recreate Taj Hotel for his 26/11 film". Mid-day.com. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  17. ↑ http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/brilliant-cop-who-first-quizzed-kasab-on-26-11-film/20130304.htm
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  19. ↑ "The Attacks of 26/11 new poster: Terrorists arrive in a dinghy - Bollywood News & Gossip, Movie Reviews, Trailers & Videos at". Bollywoodlife.com. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  20. ↑ IANS (19 February 2013). "'The Attacks of 26/11' cleared without cuts". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  21. ↑ "The Attacks of 26/11: Ram Gopal Varma's film gets selected for Berlin film festival- Bollywood". Ibnlive. 30 December 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  22. ↑ "Ram Gopal Varma's film selected for Berlin Film Festival". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  23. ↑ "Advani praises RGV's The Attacks of 26/11, advocates Parliament screening". Hindustan Times. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
  24. ↑ "Critics review The Attacks of 26/11, find it watchable". Hindustan Times. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  25. ↑ "The Attacks of 26/11 Movie Review". Koimoi.com. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  26. ↑ "Nana Patekar essays Rakesh Maria in RGV's 26/11 film". Mid-day.com. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  27. ↑ "Ramu and Nana reunite after 10 years". Koimoi.com. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  28. ↑ "RGV’s film on Mumbai terror attacks faced permission issues". The Times of India. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  29. ↑ "Sanjeev Jaiswal to play Kasab in RGV's next film". IBNLive. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  30. ↑ "First Look of Ram Gopal Varma's 'The Attacks of 26/11': See who plays Ajmal Kasab". IBNLive. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  31. ↑ Rgv asks policemen to watch 'The Attacks of 26/11'
  32. ↑ "Why Ram Gopal Varma changed his film's ending...". The Times of India. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  33. ↑ IANS (11 December 2012). "26/11 film has changed me: Ram Gopal Varma". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
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  35. ↑ "Cafe Leopold owner to play key role in Ram Gopal Varma's 26/11". Movies.ndtv.com. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
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  39. ↑ bhanushali, Deepak (7 June 2012). "Ram Gopal Varma denied permission to shoot at CST". NDTV. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
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  41. ↑ "RGV to hold special screening of The Attacks of 26/11 for Rakesh Maria". India Today. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  42. ↑ "Satya 2 trailer to launch with The Attacks of 26/11". Daily News and Analysis. 23 February 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  43. ↑ "`Satya 2' trailer to launch with 'The Attacks of 26/11'". Zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
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  45. ↑ ‘The Attacks of 26/11’ review: A moving sketch of ghastly terror attacks
  46. ↑ "The Attacks of 26/11 | Latest Hindi Movie Review by Taran Adarsh". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  47. 1 2 3 "Critics review The Attacks of 26/11, find it watchable". Hindustan Times. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
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  50. ↑ "Ram Gopal Varma turns singer for The Attacks of 26/11". Hindustan Times. 20 February 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  51. ↑ "The Attacks of 26/11 (2013) | Critic Review By Joginder Tuteja". Bollywood Hungama. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013.

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