Rangeela Raja

film

Rangeela Raja is an Indian Hindi-language comedy movie, written and produced by Pahlaj Nihalani, and directed by Sikander Bharti. It was released in 2018. [1]

Rangeela Raja
Directed bySikander Bharti[1]
Written byKhalid Azmi
Raj Verma
Screenplay byPahlaj Nihalani
Produced byPahlaj Nihalani
StarringGovinda
Shakti Kapoor
Mishika Chourasia
Anupama Agnihotri
Digangana Suryavanshi
Prem Chopra
Govind Namdeo
Shyamlal Yadav
CinematographySiba Mishra
Music bySongs:
Ishwar Kumar[2]
Score:
Amar Mohile
Production
company
Chiragdeep International
Distributed byChiragdeep International
Release date
  • 16 November 2018 (2018-11-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

The movie stars Govinda, Shakti Kapoor, Digangana Suryavanshi, Prem Chopra, Govind Namdeo and Shyamlal Yadav.[1] The film introduces Mishika Chourasia[3] and Anupama Agnihotri.

The movie is set in Rajesthan and Govinda will be seen in a double role, portraying four distinct characters.[4] The movie was initially slated to release on 6 November 2018, the same date as Thugs Of Hindostan;[5] however, the movie released on 16 November 2018 instead.[6]

Cast change

  • Govinda as Vijendra Pratap Singh, a philandering businessman
  • Govinda as Ajay Pratap Singh, a pious yogi
  • Shakti Kapoor as Padampat, a driver
  • Prem Chopra as Guruji
  • Mishika Chourasia as Natasha, a strong headed woman working with Vijendra Pratap Singh
  • Anupama Agnihotri as Aalekha, the love interest of Ajay Pratap Singh
  • Digangana Suryavanshi as Shivranjani, the wife of Vijendra Pratap Singh
  • Karishma Kaul as Pallavi
  • Karan Anand as Yuvraj
  • Aarti Gupta as Shikha
  • govind namdev as sharma

Controversy change

Pahlaj Nihalani criticized the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for not reviewing his movie, Rangeela Raja, for 40 days since the date of submission.[7] The moviw was screened by the CBFC just two weeks ahead of its release, and the producer was asked to make 20 cuts. Nihalani accused the CBFC chairperson, Prasoon Joshi, of favoritism; he said that preferential treatment was extended to big studios.[8] The ex-chairperson of CBFC moved the Bombay High Court against CBFC.[9]

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Rangeela Raja title song: A quirky track featuring Govinda and his popular hook steps, with Benny Dayal's vocals". First Post. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  2. "Rangeela Raja title song: A quirky track featuring Govinda and his popular hook steps, with Benny Dayal's vocals". First Post. 26 October 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  3. Vickey Lalwani (15 August 2018). "Here's Mishika Chourasia- Divya Bharti & Neelam's Mentor's Hot New Muse". Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  4. "Pahlaj Nihalani to 're-launch' Govinda with Rangeela Raja – see first look poster". Times Now. 17 September 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  5. Bollywood Hungama (8 October 2018). "Govinda's Rangeela Raja to release opposite Amitabh Bachchan's Thugs Of Hindostan". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  6. Rangeela Raja - Official Trailer. Gaane Naye Purane. 17 October 2018 – via YouTube.
  7. Pooja Nayak (30 October 2018). "EXCLUSIVE! Pahlaj Nihalani calls out the CBFC for preferring Thugs of Hindostan over his film Rangeela Raja". Times Now. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  8. Sonil Dedhia (1 November 2018). "Pahlaj Nihalani On CBFC: They Give Preferential Treatment To Big Studios". Mid day. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
  9. "Former chief Pahlaj Nihalani to take the CBFC to court". DECCAN CHRONICLE. 4 November 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2018.

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