Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (transl. Where does it begin, where does it end?) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film, written by Laxman Utekar[2] and Rishi Virmani, and directed by Saurabh Dasgupta.[3] The film stars Dhvani Bhanushali[4] and Aashim Gulati in the lead roles.[5] It marks Bhanushali's debut in Bollywood, following her successful career in the music industry.[6] The film is produced by Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited and Kathputli Creations, with Saregama as the music label.[7]
The film was released in theatres on 20 September 2024.[8]
Synopsis
The film explores the young romantic family entertainer genre with a focus on an accidental love story. The film is a Wedding Crasher's Tale of Falling in Love with the Bride & an innocent message to take away.
Cast
- Dhvani Bhanushali as Meera
- Aashim Gulati as Krishna "Krish"
- Rajesh Sharma as Sumer Singh Chaudhary
- Rakesh Bedi as father of Krish
- Sonali Sachdeva
- Supriya Pilgaonkar as mother of Krish
- Vikram Kochhar as Gautam
- Himansh Kohli as Gambhir
- Vikas Verma as Baby Singh
- Dhanashree Verma as Herself (special appearance in song "Babu Ki Baby")
Production
In March 2022, news came out that Dhvani Bhanushali is going to debut in Bollywood as an actress after singing.[9]
Music
The music of the film is composed by S. D. Burman, Shankar–Jaikishan, Sachin–Jigar, Sunny M.R., Akshay & IP and Sandeep Shirodkar. Lyrics is written by Kausar Munir, Shailendra, IP Singh, Ashish Pandit, Majrooh Sultanpuri and Kumaar, with the songs choreographed by Vijay Ganguly and Jayesh Pradhan.[10]
The song "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam - Title Track," is recreated for the film, inspired by the song Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh from the 1960 film Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai, originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar.[11] The song "Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si" sung by Kishore Kumar from the 1958 film Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi is also recreated for the film.[12]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sehra" | Kausar Munir | Sachin–Jigar | Dhvani Bhanushali, Sachin-Jigar, Varun Jain | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam - Title Track" | Shailendra, IP Singh | Akshay & IP, Shankar–Jaikishan | Dhvani Bhanushali, Vismay Patel, Lata Mangeshkar | 2:56 |
| 3. | "Ishq De Shot" | IP Singh | Akshay & IP | Dhvani Bhanushali, IP Singh | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Babu Ki Baby" | Ashish Pandit | Sunny M.R. | Sunidhi Chauhan | 3:29 |
| 5. | "Sehra" (Dhvani Bhanushali Version) | Kausar Munir | Sachin–Jigar | Dhvani Bhanushali | 3:00 |
| 6. | "Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si" | IP Singh, Majrooh Sultanpuri | S. D. Burman, Akshay & IP | Shashwat Singh, IP Singh, Kishore Kumar | 2:57 |
| 7. | "Rang Udaye" | Kumaar | Sandeep Shirodkar | Varun Jain, Asees Kaur | 2:56 |
| Total length: | 21:03 | ||||
Release
Theatrical
The film is scheduled to be released on 20 September 2024.[13]
Marketing
The trailer of the film was released on 23 August 2024.[14]
Reception
Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave the film 2/5 stars and notes "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam, with its retro-inspired title song and background score just tries too hard, both with the comedy and the message."[15]
References
- ^ "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (21 August 2024). "Motion poster of Laxman Utekar's production Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam unveiled". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Dhvani Bhanushali to make Bollywood acting debut in 'Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam'". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Singer Dhvani Bhanushali Makes Acting Debut In Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam With Aashim Gulati". Zee News. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Dhvani Bhanushali Makes Acting Debut Opposite Aashim Gulati in 'Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam". Live india. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (21 August 2024). "Dhvani Bhanushali makes her acting debut with Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Indulge,IANS, Team (21 August 2024). "Dhvani Bhanushali is all set to make Bollywood debut with Aashim Gulati in the film 'Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam'". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam: Dhvani Bhanushali makes her big Bollywood debut in Laxman Utekar film". Peeping Moon. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive! Singer Dhvani Bhanushali to make her Bollywood debut as an actor". The Times of India. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Budget: Day 2 Box Office Collection And Hit Or Flop". Film Guru. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam: नए अंदाज में रिलीज हुआ किशोर कुमार का गाना 'एक लड़की भीगी भागी सी'". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Laxman Utekar on recreating 'Ek ladki bheegi bhagi si': 'We wanted an additional promotional song'". Mid Day. 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Dhvani Bhanushali makes acting debut opposite Aashim Gulati in 'Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam' - www.lokmattimes.com". Lokmat Times. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (Trailer) Dhvani Bhanushali, Aashim Gulati | Video Trailer - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ Gahlot, Deepa (20 September 2024). "Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Comes With A Message". Rediff.