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Meena Iyer of The times of India gave Phantom 3.5 stars.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Phantom/movie-review/48695426.cms</ref> Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3.5 stars.<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/673371</ref> Deepanjana Pal of Firstpost praised the film.<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/673371</ref> |
Meena Iyer of The times of India gave Phantom 3.5 stars.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/Phantom/movie-review/48695426.cms</ref> Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3.5 stars.<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/673371</ref> Deepanjana Pal of Firstpost praised the film.<ref>http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/673371</ref> |
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[[M%C3%A9decins_Sans_Fronti%C3%A8res|Médecins Sans Frontières]] is currently seeking legal actions against the films production team due to unlicensed and misleading use of their name and logo by one of the main characters in the movie.<ref>[http://www.msfindia.in/msf-disturbed-misrepresentation-organisation-and-its-principles-bollywood-film-%E2%80%9Cphantom%E2%80%9D MSF India News]. Retrieved 28 August 2014.</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:43, 28 August 2015
Phantom | |
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Directed by | Kabir Khan |
Written by | Kabir Khan Kausar Munir |
Screenplay by | Kabir Khan Parveez Shaikh |
Story by | Kabir Khan Parveez Shaikh |
Produced by | Sajid Nadiadwala Siddharth Roy Kapur |
Starring | Saif Ali Khan Katrina Kaif |
Cinematography | Aseem Mishra |
Edited by | Aarif Sheikh, Aditya Banerjee |
Music by | Songs: Pritam Komail Shayan (KK) Background Score: Julius Packiam |
Production company | |
Distributed by | UTV Motion Pictures |
Release date | Scheduled for
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Running time | 135 Minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | ₹55 crore (US$6.9 million) |
Phantom is a 2015 bollywood action-thriller film directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Siddharth Roy Kapur starring Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif in leading roles.[2] The screenplay of the film has been written in coordination with author Hussain Zaidi's book Mumbai Avengers on the aftermath of 26/11 Mumbai attacks.[3] The trailer was released on 25 July 2015.[4] The film was released worldwide on 28 August 2015.[5]
Cast
- Saif Ali Khan as Daniyal Khan
- Katrina Kaif as Nawaz Mistry
- Mir Sarwar as Sajid Meer
- Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub
- Sabyasachi Chakrabarty
- Rajesh Tailang
- Qazi Touqeer (in Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba) song)
Production
Development
Kabir Khan and author S. Hussain Zaidi had come together to collaborate on Kabir's then untitled film, based on the scenario post-26/11 Mumbai attacks with Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif signed in leading roles.[6] The screenplay of the film is an adaptation and is co-written in conjunction with Hussain's then unreleased book.[7] The film earlier had a working title as Daniyal Khan, before being titled Phantom.[8][9] Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif have reportedly learnt Kurdish and Arabic for their roles.[10][11]
Filming
Filming began on October 2013 in Beirut, Lebanon. Around 10% of the film was shot in Lebanon in areas including downtown Beirut, the populous area of Khandaq al-Ghameeq, and the mountainous areas of Kfardebian, with the latter two representing Syria.[12] The shoot of the film required a recreation of a Syrian refugee camp, which involved almost 400 locals to act as rebel militias. The sets of the film were so realistic that many people in the area believed actual militia groups had set up camp, and the Lebanese army began circling planes over the set. However the confusion was cleared after the first day.[13] Due to the country's recent political turmoil, security was provided to the crew.[14]
In January 2014, action sequences were shot in Kashmir near Pahalgam hill station and in a ski resort in Gulmarg for five days.[15] The scenes involved a blast sequence in the peak of winter, when the entire valley was covered in a 10-foot blanket of snow.[16]
In March 2014, filming continued in a small town in Malerkotla, Punjab where the area was recreated to resemble a Pakistani marketplace. The entire area was dressed up to look authentic, complete with Urdu hoarding, posters and flags.[17] The makers narrowed down Malerkotla due to its mosque, local people, narrow lanes and overall architecture, which creates the verisimilitude of a town from Pakistan.[18]
In July 2014, filming resumed in London, United Kingdom near the Houses of Parliament on the banks of River Thames, Charing Cross station, The Oval cricket ground in Lambeth and Ealing road in Wembley.[19][20][21] The next shooting schedule was done in various locations in Vancouver, Canada in August 2014 including the centre of West Hastings and Thurlow streets which involved several high-octane chase sequences.[22][23]
In September 2014, the last schedule of the film was completed in Mumbai, with scenes being shot at the city's eastern ferry wharf, near the Gateway of India, and at Filmistan Studios in the suburb of Goregaon.[25][26] An underwater action sequence has been shot by Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif at the Orca Dive Club in Mumbai.[27]
Marketing
The trailer of the film was released online on 25 July 2015.[28] A launch event was held on the same day with the presence of Kabir Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif.[29]
A promotional song titled 'Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba) was released on 30 July 2015.[30] The video was choreographed by Ahmed Khan. Other promotional songs, 'Saware' was released on 13 August 2015 and 'Nachda' on 25 August 2015.[31][32]
Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif have also promoted the film on several Indian reality television shows including Dance Plus, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded and Indian Idol Junior.[33][34][35] On 23 August 2015, they made an appearance at the 2015 Pro Kabaddi League Final.[36]
The world premiere of the film is scheduled on the closing night of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on 27 August 2015.[37]
Soundtrack
Untitled | |
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The soundtrack of the film is composed by Pritam,Komail Shayan (KK) while lyrics are by Amitabh Bhattacharya and Kausar Munir.[38][39] The music rights have been acquired by T-Series[40]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Lyric(s) | Length |
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1. | "Afghan Jalebi (Ya Baba)" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Asrar (Syed Asrar Shah) | 03:43 |
2. | "Saware" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Arijit Singh, Komail Shayan | 05:22 |
3. | "Nachda" | Kausar Munir | Shahid Mallya | 05:24 |
4. | "Afghan Jalebi (Film Version)" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Akhtar Channal | 03:45 |
5. | "Afghan Jalebi (Dumbek Version)" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Akhtar Channal | 03:51 |
6. | "Ya Baba (Fitna Farebi)" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Komail Shayan, Nakash Aziz | 03:45 |
Total length: | 25:52 |
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Music Aloud | |
BizAsia | |
Bollywood Hungama | |
BollySpice | |
The Times of India | |
Koimoi |
The soundtrack received generally positive reviews from music critics. Music Aloud rated the soundtrack 7.5 out of 10 calling it an engaging short soundtrack by Pritam, praising 'Nachde', 'Afghan Jalebi' (film version) and 'Saware'.[41] BizAsia gave a rating of 7 out of 10 stating Pritam does a good job on bringing the flavours of Western Pakistan home to Bollywood fitting perfectly with the theme of the film, particularly praising 'Afghan Jalebi'.[42] Bollywood Hungama rated the soundtrack 3 out of 5 calling it the surprise of the season.[43] BollySpice, The Times of India and Koimoi also unanimously gave a rating of 3 out 5 to the soundtrack.[44][45][46]
Critical reception
Meena Iyer of The times of India gave Phantom 3.5 stars.[47] Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3.5 stars.[48] Deepanjana Pal of Firstpost praised the film.[49]
References
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- ^ Sajid Nadiadwala teams up with Katrina Kaif, Saif Ali Khan & Kabir Khan for first time Glamsham. Retrieved 7 November 2013
- ^ Phantom Second Poster Out Box Office India. Retrieved 24 July 2015
- ^ Saif-Katrina starrer titled Daniyal Khan? Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 October 2013
- ^ Kabir Khan preferred the title 'Phantom' over 'Mumbai Avengers' The Times of India. Retrieved 12 August 2015
- ^ Is Saif Ali Khan's Phantom's storyline similar to Akshay Kumar's Baby? India Today. Retrieved 4 February 2015
- ^ Katrina Kaif learns Arabic for 'Phantom' Hindustan Times. Retrieved 31 January 2014
- ^ Bollywood hits Beirut. NOW News. Retrieved 5 November 2013.
- ^ When Beirut army thought Katrina-Saif's 'Phantom' shoot was real. The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
- ^ Kabir Khan's next starring Saif, Katrina to be shot in war-torn Lebanon. Mid-Day. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ^ Saif Ali Khan shoots for ‘Phantom’ in Kashmir. The Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Blast scenes in snow-capped Kashmir. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Pakistan created in Punjab for crashes and chases. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Kabir Khan recreates Pakistan in Punjab for 'Phantom'. The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ Saif-Katrina Snapped Shooting For ‘Phantom’ In London. Koimoi. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ Katrina Kaif films 'Phantom' in London as part of worldwide shoot. Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
- ^ Katrina Kaif films at London train station and cricket ground. Digital Spy. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ Bollywood crashes West Hastings to shoot Saif Ali Khan's new movie. Canada.com. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ High-octane chase sequences in Canada. The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
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- ^ 'Phantom's in the dock. NDTV. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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- ^ Katrina Kaif is an Afghan Jalebi in New 'Phantom' Song NDTV Movies. Retrieved 31 July 2015.
- ^ Phantom song ‘Saware’: Saif and Katrina impress The Times of India. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ 'Phantom's' first romantic track 'Nachda' released The Times of India. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ Catch Pics : Katrina Kaif And Saif Ali Khan Promoting Phantom On Dance Plus Koimoi. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ Katrina Plays Cricket; Saif Shakes Leg With Shahid On Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded Koimoi. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
- ^ Phantom Promotions : Katrina Kaif & Saif Ali Khan Sing & Dance On Indian Idol Junior Koimoi. Retrieved 19 August 2015.
- ^ Katrina, Saif, Abhishek, Alia at Pro Kabaddi finals Filmfare. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ World Premiere of 'Phantom' Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ "Composer Pritam to resume work from November". CNN-IBN. 9 October 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
- ^ "Kausar Munir lyricist". Times of India. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2015..
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