Dukaan is a 2024 Hindi-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal, and produced by S K Ahluwalia, Siddharth Singh, Garima Wahal, and Srujan Yarabolu, under the banner of Waveband Productions and Kalamkaar Picture Productions.[2] The film features Monika Panwar, Monali Thakur and Soham Majumdar as lead characters.[3]
Cast
- Monika Panwar as Jasmine
- Monali Thakur as Diya
- Soham Majumdar as Armaan
- Sikandar Kher as Sumer
- Vrajesh Hirjee as Pramod Trivedi
- Insane Ashraf as Birju[4][5]
- Azhar J Malik
- Hridansh Parekh as Jamaal
- Romanch Soni
Soundtrack
All lyrics are written by Siddharth-Garima; all music is composed by Shreyas Puranik
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maa Banne Wali Hoon" | Shreya Ghoshal, Aishwarya Bhandari | 2:17 |
| 2. | "Rang Maar De Holi Hai" | Sunidhi Chauhan, Vishal Dadlani, Bhoomi Trivedi, Osman Mir | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Moh Na Laage" | Arijit Singh, Shreyas Puranik | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Love Story Natthi" | Mohit Chauhan, Osman Mir, Aishwarya Bhandari | 2:33 |
| 5. | "Train Song" | Ananya Wadkar, Prajakta Shukre, Meenal Jain, Apurva Nisshad, Divya Kumar | 3:10 |
| Total length: | 13:50 | ||
Release
Dukaan was released theatrically on 5 April 2024.[6] A special screening was organized in Ahmedabad and more than 300 surrogates were invited.[7]
Reception
Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 3 stars out of 5 stars and noted "Dukaan is an intriguing concept with a strong lead performance, but the execution falters, leaving one wanting more."[8] Sonal Pandya of Times Now rated the film 2 stars out of 5 stars and noted "From its unwieldy introduction to the syrupy closing scenes, Dukaan isn't quite sure about how to handle its initial message about found families and parenthood."[9]
Rohit Bhatnagar of The Free Press Journal said "If you are up for some Garba dance moves, want to delve into Gujarati culture, or want to watch a fresh face Monika Panwar at her best, risk it for yourself, else, Mimi and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke are a still far better bets."[10]
Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com rated 1/5 stars and asserts "Its callous perspective and comical treatment of a sensitive matter makes a complete hash of things."[11]
Ishita Sengupta of OTTPlay commented "The Year’s Worst Film Is Possibly Here" and "Dukaan centres on surrogacy, but unfolds as a cautionary tale on how not to make a film".[12]
References
- ^ "Dukaan Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ PTI (28 February 2024). "'Dukaan': Sidharth-Garima's Film On Surrogacy Starring Monika Panwar To Release On April 5". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Dukaan: A Visual-Emotional Operatic Womb With A View". TimesNow. 4 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ PR, ANI (5 April 2024). "'Dukaan': A Compelling Portrait of Motherhood and Morality (Review Rating: ****)". ThePrint. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Dukaan Movie (2024) | Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer". Gadgets 360. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Jayaraman, N. P. "'Nepotism days are over, it's time to shine with your talent': 'Dukaan' directors Siddharth & Garima". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Real surrogates to watch Dukaan at a special screening in Ahmedabad". The Week. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Dukaan Movie Review : An intriguing concept that doesn't reach its full potential". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Dukaan Movie Review: Siddharth-Garima's Syrupy Surrogate Drama Is A Rushed Affair". TimesNow. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Dukaan Review: Monika Panwar, Sikandar Kher's Film Is Refurbished Version Of Kriti Sanon's Mimi With Some Garba Moves". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Review: This Dukaan Delivers Only Baloney!". Rediff. 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Dukaan: The Year's Worst Film Is Possibly Here". OTTPlay. Retrieved 12 April 2024.