Kismat Konnection

Infobox_Film
name = Kismat Konnection


caption = Movie poster for "Kismat Konnection".
writer = Sanjay Chel
starring = Shahid Kapoor
Vidya Balan
Juhi Chawla
director = Aziz Mirza
music = Pritam
cinematography =
producer = Ramesh S Taurani
distributor = Tips Industries
released = July 18, 2008
language = Hindi
country = flagicon|India India | website = http://www.kismatkonnection.tips.in/|

"Kismat Konnection"sic ( _hi. किस्मत कनेक्शन) is an Indian Bollywood film directed by Aziz Mirza who previously directed films like "Yes Boss" (1997), "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani" (2000) and "Chalte Chalte" (2003). The film stars Shahid Kapoor and Vidya Balan in the lead roles with Juhi Chawla in a supporting role. Bollywood icon Shahrukh Khan is the narrator in this movie. Produced by Ramesh S Taurani under the banner of Tips Industries, "Kismat Konnection" was released on July 18, 2008. [cite web|title=Authentic and Up to date Release Dates of Bollywood Movies|work=Kismet Konnection releases on July 18|url=http://www.indiafm.com/trade/releasedates/index.html|accessdate=2008-04-03]

Production

Previously titled "Lucky Charm" Kismat Konnection roughly translates to Connection Of Fate in English, Kapoor and Balan began shooting for the film in Toronto, Canada and later continued in Mumbai.cite web|title=A gypsy role for Juhi Chalwa|work=Cast shoot for Kismet Konnection|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/articles/2008/02/29/bollywood_news_juhi_feature.shtml|accessdate=2008-04-03] Actress Juhi Chawla will be playing the role of a gypsy fortune-teller dressed in typical colorful bright attire.

Kismat Konnection is said to be inspired by the Hollywood film, Just My Luck which stars Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine.

ynopsis

This is a story about an architect Raj Malhotra (Shahid Kapoor). He was a topper in his school and college days. He is unable to get any clients or projects during his working period. All the things he does goes wrong. He decides to go to a gypsy named Haseena Bano Jann (Juhi Chawla) who advises him that his time is not good and he needs a lucky charm or a person who can change his life. During this instance he meets Priya (Vidya Balan) who is ready to help others by trying to save a community center. Priya ends up helping Raj through sticky situations and Raj eventually figures out that she is, in fact, his lucky charm. Knowing that, Raj lies to Priya by telling her that he will help her save the community center but instead he is trying to build a shopping mall there so he can finally be known. Later Priya finds out the truth and is really upset. To make up for his love Raj sells everything he has and not caring about his job he proposes a plan to save the community center and ends up winning. After Priya and Raj unite Raj's life changes and he is prosperous.

Cast

* Shahid Kapoor as ... Raj Malhotra
* Vidya Balan as ... Priya
* Juhi Chawla as ... Haseena Bano Jaan
* Om Puri as ... Sanjeev Gill
* Vishal Malhotra as ... Hiten Patel
* Boman Irani as ... Rajeev Batra
* Himani Shivpuri as ... Mrs. Gill
* Karnvir Bohra as Dev Katariya
* Shahrukh Khan as ... Narrator (Voice-over)
* Farhad Nathani as ... Mr. Sinha

Critical Reception

The film received an average rating of 3 out of 5 from the critics [ [http://gomolo.in/Movie/MovieExtrnReview.aspx?mid=21133 Aggregated reviews from different sources] ] . "A simple romantic Kupid Konnection", sums up gomolo.in, "which could have been a good romantic comedy, but lack of good one liners, a bit lengthy second half, typical climax makes it fairly average." However Taran Adarsh gave the movie 3 out of 5 calling it a simple and sweet film. He also said the performances by Shahid and Vidya are done very neatly. Noyon Jyoti Parasara of AOL.in also rated it 3.5 out of 5 and said, "Overall, Kismat Konnection bears the stamp of typical Aziz Mirza film. It's not a great story or an extraordinary film. But it's a nice, cute and emotional movie." [http://www.aol.in/bollywood-story/kismat-konnection-movie-review/2008071806529019000001]

Box Office

The film grossed more than Rs 27 crores in the first 3 weeks. The film was released in more than 900 screens worldwide including US, UK, Australia, Pakistan and the Middle East.The movie has had the second highest opening weekend in India after Race this year.Fact|date=July 2008In the Middle East, the film did a business of INRConvert|10120000Fact|date=July 2008. This is the 3rd highest in 2008 after Race and Jodhaa akbar, both of which were distributed by UTV Motion Pictures.In the US, it collected Rs INRConvert|916300Fact|date=July 2008 by the 2nd Night of the Release.

Music

The music was composed by Pritam. While lyrics have been written by Sayeed Quadri & Shabbir Ahmed. 'Soniye Ve' is composed by guest composer Sajid Wajid. Remix songs are mixed by DJ Suketu & Aks.

Infobox Album | Name =Kismat Konnection
Type = Album
Artist = Pritam


Released =

May, 2008 (CD release)
Genre = Feature film soundtrack
Length =
Label =

T-Series
Producer = Ramesh S Taurani | Reviews =
Last album = "Jannat (film)"
(2008)
This album = "Kismat Konnection"
(2008)
Next album = "Singh Is Kinng"
(2008)|

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