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Desi Boyz 
Theatrical release posterDirected by Rohit Dhawan Produced by Krishika Lulla
Vijay Ahuja
Jyoti DeshpandeScreenplay by Rohit Dhawan Story by Rohit Dhawan Starring Akshay Kumar
John Abraham
Deepika Padukone
Chitrangda SinghMusic by Pritam Cinematography Natarajan Subramaniam Distributed by Eros Entertainment Release date(s) November 25, 2011 Country India Language Hindi Budget 
139,000,000 (approx)Desi Boyz (Hindi: देसी बोयज़) is an upcoming Hindi comedy drama film[1][2][3] directed by debutant Rohit Dhawan, son of director David Dhawan. The film stars Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh in lead roles[4] whilst Sanjay Dutt features in cameos.[5] It is set to release on 25 November 2011.
Contents
Premise
Jerry "Rocco" Patel (Akshay Kumar) and Nick "Hunter" Mathur (John Abraham) originally came to the UK to study as overseas students at Oxford University. Some years later, life is good in their comfortable London pad. Nick's got a lucrative investment banking job and a beautiful fiancée, Radhika (Deepika Padukone). Jerry happily sponges off his wealthy pal while bringing up his nephew Veer (Shraman Jain) and romancing his former teacher Tanya (Chitrangda Singh). But then the recession starts to bite, Nick finds himself abruptly downsized, and social services threaten to place Veer in a foster home. When they see no hope left, opens a door to the most popular strip-club in town, "Desi Boyz", whose owner (Sanjay Dutt) picks Rocco and Hunter as sexy pole-dancers. But under their new alter egos Rocco and Hunter, the two friends now become bitter rivals.
Cast
- Akshay Kumar as Jignesh "Jerry" Patel (Rocco)
- John Abraham as Nikhil "Nick" Mathur (Hunter)
- Deepika Padukone as Radhika Awasthi
- Chitrangda Singh as Tanya Mehra
- Omi Vaidya
- Rajat Barmecha
- Sartaj Garewal as Menon
- Ashwin Mushran as Defence Lawyer
- Anupam Kher as Suresh
- Sanjay Dutt (cameo)[6]
- Bruna Abdullah
- Shraman Jain
Production
Desi Boyz started filming on 7 November 2010[7], and completed shooting in May 2011. The film was to feature Sonam Kapoor as the lead actress[8], but she declined the film. There were also rumours of the film being offered to Anushka Sharma, but she denied this.[9][10] Eventually, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh were finalised as the female leads. Padukone will be seen opposite John Abraham for the first time and Singh will star opposite Akshay Kumar in her first commercial venture.[11][12][13]
After short on extras for a scene at Oxford University, the film used website StarNow.com to recruit extras for filming.[14] The first theatrical trailer was released on 23 September 2011, alongside Mausam[15], whilst the second trailer was released alongside Ra.One on 26 October 2011.[16]
Release
Desi Boyz got an 'A' certificate from Central Board of Film Certification as the film maker were expecting a U/A certificate from the board.[17] The film is scheduled to release of November 25, 2011.
Soundtrack
Desi Boyz 
Soundtrack album by Pritam Released October 18, 2011[18] Genre Film soundtrack Label T-Series The film's music is composed by Pritam and lyrics are penned by Irshad Kamil, Kumaar & Amitabh Bhattacharya.[19]
Audio Listing
Track listing No. Title Singer(s) Length 1. "Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz" K.K. & B.o.B 4:06 2. "Subha Hone Na De" Mika Singh & Shefali Alvares 4:48 3. "Jhak Maar Ke" Neeraj Shridhar & Harshdeep Kaur 3:53 4. "Allah Maaf Kare" Sonu Nigam & Shilpa Rao 3:51 5. "Let It Be" Shaan 4:13 6. "Tu Mera Hero" Mika Singh & Shefali Alvares 4:52 7. "Allah Maaf Kare" (Remix) Sonu Nigam & Shilpa Rao 4:41 8. "Jhak Mar Ke" (Remix) Neeraj Shridhar & Harshdeep Kaur 3:03 9. "Subha Hone Na De" (Remix) Mika Singh & Shefali Alvares 4:59 10. "Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz" (Remix) K.K. & B.o.B 4:32 Reception
Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama gave the album 4 stars, saying "Music of Desi Boyz exceeds expectations" and described the album as "one of the better 'masala' albums of the year." Furthermore, he chose Subha Hone Na De, Allah Maaf Kare, Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz and Jhak Maar Ke as favorite picks. 'Subah Hone na de' is heavily inspired from Pitbull's song Give Me everything featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer.[20]
Glamsham gave the music a rating of 4 out of 5 saying, "Pritam builds up a good tempo in 'Make some noise for Desi Boyz' and carries the fun promisingly with Jhak Maar Ke and Tu Mera Hero with an all-together new breed and genre of music."[21]
References
- ^ Tuteja, Joginder. ""'Desi Boyz' is a 'Dramady' with a lot of 'Soul'" - Akshay". http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/74018.html. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ Yount, Stacey. "More on Desi Boyz". http://bollyspice.com/31795/more-on-desi-boyz. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ Varma, Lipika. "I have got all that I wanted, says Akshay Kumar". http://www.emirates247.com/bollywood/take-one/i-have-got-all-that-i-wanted-says-akshay-kumar-2011-11-17-1.428712. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
- ^ Sahgal, Geety. "Desi Boyz takes off in Mumbai". http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Desi-Boyz-takes-off-in-Mumbai/712576/. Retrieved 11 December 2010.
- ^ "Sanjay Dutt to feature in a cameo in Desi Boyz and Student Of The Year". http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/2011/10/04/16420/. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "Sanjay Dutt does a cameo in 'Desi Boyz'". Indian Express. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sanjay-dutt-does-a-cameo-in-desi-boyz/879072/. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ^ "Desi Boyz Starring Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar Begins Production". http://www.sawfnews.com/Bollywood/65670.aspx. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ Lalwani, Vickey. "Sonam, Deepika patch up". http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-10-24/news-interviews/28269215_1_ranbir-and-deepika-deepika-padukone-ranbir-kapoor. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Anushka Sharma tempted by DESI BOYZ?". http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/10/jul/12-anushka-sharma-tempted-by-desi-boyz-071014.asp. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "I'm not starring in 'Desi Boyz': Anushka". http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-04/news-interviews/28253496_1_anushka-sharma-directorial-debut-deepika-padukone. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "'Desi Boyz' to cast together Akshay Kumar and John Abraham". http://cool-mediaworld.blogspot.com/2011/03/desi-boyz-to-cast-together-akshay-kumar.html. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Akshay, Deepika, John- Desi Boyz". http://www.imdb.com/news/ni5461710/. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Chitrangada Singh Debuts Dancing in Desi Boyz". http://bolly.sawfnews.com/Film.aspx?id=671. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Bollywood film to be shot in London soon". http://www.starnow.co.uk/Casting-Calls/Actors-wanted/Feature-film/bollywood_film_to_be_shot_in_london_soon.htm. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- ^ "'Desi Boyz' to arrive with 'Mausam'". http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/71059.html. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
- ^ "DESI BOYZ's second full theatrical trailer to release with RA.ONE". http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/11/oct/24-desi-boyzs-second-theatrical-trailer-to-release-with-raone-101108.asp. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- ^ "Dirty Picture passed with no cuts, Desi Boyz for adults only". Times of India. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-19/news-interviews/30419412_1_film-industry-adult-certificate-dirty-picture. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ^ Mitesh Saraf. "Desi Boyz Music Review". planetbollywood. http://www.planetbollywood.com/displayReview.php?id=m102211053440. Retrieved November 02, 2011.
- ^ "desi-boyz-music-review". itwofs.com. http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2011/10/21/desi-boyz-music-review-hindi-pritam/. Retrieved November 02, 2011.
- ^ Joginder Tuteja. "Desi Boyz". bollywoodhungama. http://`. Retrieved November 02, 2011.
- ^ Satyajit. "Music Review : Desi Boyz". Glamsham. http://www.glamsham.com/music/reviews/31-desiboyz-music-review-101101.asp. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
External links
Categories:- Upcoming films
- Indian films
- Hindi-language films
- 2011 films
- Indian comedy films
- Indian drama films
- Directorial debut films
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