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Gangotri (2007 film)

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Gangotri
Promotional poster
Directed byAbhishek Chhadha
Produced byDeepak Sawant
Starring
Production
company
Daxina Films
Release date
  • 16 November 2007 (2007-11-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageBhojpuri

Gangotri is a 2007 Indian Bhojpuri-language drama film directed by Abhishek Chhadha. The film is a sequel to Ganga (2006) and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Manoj Tiwari, Bhumika Chawla and Sambhavna Seth.

Cast

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Production

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The film is produced by Deepak Sawant, who is Amitabh Bachchan's makeup man.[1] Mithun Chakraborty was initially considered to play a role Bhumika Chawla's elder brother in the film,[1] and he agreed to be in the film.[2]

Soundtrack

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Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were present at the film's audio launch.[3]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Naee Sadak Baazaar Mein"Sudesh Bhosle, Manoj Tiwari 'Mridul', Ashok Ghayal 
2."Kal Kal Nadiya Bole"Sadhana Sargam 
3."Bandhal Rahi Dor"Udit Narayan 
4."Anwra Kutile Bhawra"Alka Yagnik 
5."Tu Zingi Ke Saans"Udit Narayan 
6."Dosra Khaatir No Indriba"Kalpana Patowary 
7."Asra Ke Diyana"Manoj Tiwari 
8."Sakhi Tijiya"Alka Yagnik 

Release

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Despite making the film in Bhojpuri, the director opted for a release of the Hindi dubbed version instead of releasing the original version.[4] The film was eventually released in both languages.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Big B to feature in Bhojpuri film 'Gangotri'". Oneindia. 28 March 2007. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ Singh, Vajir (26 March 2007). "Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun to star in Gangotri". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Bachchans' Bhojpuri outing". Rediff.com. 19 November 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  4. ^ Shah, Kunal M. (29 August 2007). "Hindi phillum hoi gawa!". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Big B's 'Gangotri' a bi-lingual film". Oneindia. 18 September 2007. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Amitabh's film to be released in Hindi, Bhojpuri". Filmibeat. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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