Atithi Bhooto Bhava
{{short description|2022 film directed by Hardik Gajjar}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Atithi Bhooto Bhava
| image = Atithi_Bhooto_Bhava_Official_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| director = Hardik Gajjar
| producer = {{ubl|Jayantilal Gada|Hardik Gajjar |Dhaval Jayantilal Gada|Akshay Jayantilal Gada|Parth Gajjar|}}
| story =
| writer = Aniket Wakchaure
| screenplay = Pradeep Srivastava
Shreyes Anil Lowlekar
| based_on =
| starring = {{ubl|Pratik Gandhi||Jackie Shroff|Sharmin Segal|}}
| music = Prasad S
| cinematography = Madhu Vannier
| editing = Kanu Prajapati
Satyanarayan Sharma
| studio =
| distributor = ZEE5
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|09|23}}
| runtime = 114 minutes{{Citation needed|date=September 2024}}
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
}}
Atithi Bhooto Bhava is an Indian Hindi-language horror comedy film written by Aniket Wakchaure and directed by Hardik Gajjar. It features Jackie Shroff, Pratik Gandhi and Sharmin Segal in lead roles.{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/pratik-gandhis-film-atithi-bhooto-bhava-to-release-on-september-23-1145980.html|title=Pratik Gandhi's film 'Atithi Bhooto Bhava' to release on September 23|publisher=Deccan Herald|access-date=17 September 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/atithi-bhooto-bhava-trailer-jackie-shroff-and-pratik-gandhi-starrer-showcases-love-stories-from-different-eras-1190587|title=Atithi Bhooto Bhava Trailer: Jackie Shroff and Pratik Gandhi starrer showcases love stories from different eras|publisher=Pinkvilla|access-date=16 September 2022|archive-date=21 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921030600/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/atithi-bhooto-bhava-trailer-jackie-shroff-and-pratik-gandhi-starrer-showcases-love-stories-from-different-eras-1190587|url-status=dead}} The film went on floors in January 2021.{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/pratik-gandhi-starrer-atithi-bhooto-bhava-goes-on-floors-in-mathura-7155632/|title=Pratik Gandhi starrer Atithi Bhooto Bhava goes on floors in Mathura|date=22 January 2021 |publisher=The Indian Express|access-date=22 January 2021}} It was released on ZEE5 on September 23, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/ott/atithi-bhooto-bhava-official-trailer-hd-a-zee5-original-film-premieres-23rd-sep-on-zee5/|title=Atithi Bhooto Bhava {{!}} Official Trailer – HD {{!}} A ZEE5 Original Film {{!}} Premieres 23rd Sep on ZEE5|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=16 September 2022}}
Plot
Srikant's life turns upside down when he bumps into a middle-aged ghost who claims to be his grandson from his previous birth. Things take an even more comical turn when the ghost seeks Srikant's help to meet his long-lost love. He decides to help the ghost and is supported by his girlfriend Netra.
Cast
- Jackie Shroff as Makhan Singh
- Prabhjyot Singh as Young Maakhan
- Pratik Gandhi as Srikant Shirodkar
- Sharmin Segal as Netra Banerjee
- Divinaa Thackur as Sucharita Singh
- Sunil Shakya as Radhey
- Simran Sharma as Young Manju
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Atithi Bhooto Bhava
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Prasad S
| released = {{Start date|2022|09|22}}
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = {{Duration|m=19|s=59}}
| language = Hindi
| label = Zee Music Company
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|IEbJ_7YIbJY|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}
}}
The music of the film is composed by Prasad S. {{cite web |url= https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/atithi-bhooto-bhava/Sj7u0NsNzh0_|title= Atithi Bhooto Bhava |date= 23 September 2022 | publisher=Jiosaavn}}
{{Tracklisting
| all_music =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Gulmohar
| length1 = 3:59
| lyrics1 = Tanveer Javed
| extra1 = Shahid Mallya
| title2 = Raat Kawari Hai
| length2 = 3:26
| lyrics2 = Mayur Puri
| extra2 = Benny Dayal
| title3 = Udd Raha Hai Dil
| length3 = 3:29
| lyrics3 = Shakeel Azmi
| extra3 =Raghav Chaitanya, Aditi Singh Sharma
| title4 = Paakhi Hua Re
| length4 = 5:40
| lyrics4 = Priyanka R Bala
| extra4 = Arijit Singh
| title5 = Iss Dil Mein
| length5 = 3:29
| lyrics5 = Kunaal Verma, Priyanka R Bala
| extra5 = Ankit Tiwari
| total_length = 19:59
}}
Reception
Filmfare rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film leans heavily on Jackie Shroff's charm. He's totally likeable as a friendly ghost".{{cite web |title=Atithi Bhooto Bhava Movie Review|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/atithi-bhooto-bhava-movie-review-55492.html|publisher=Filmfare |access-date=24 September 2022}}
Abhishek Srivastava of Times of India also rated the film 3 out of 5 stars. {{cite news |title=Atithi Bhooto Bhava Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/atithi-bhooto-bhava/ottmoviereview/94335845.cms|website=Times Of India|access-date=23 September 2022}}
Deepa Gahlot writing for Rediff.com rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "The film coasts along on Jackie Shroff's sparkling screen presence."{{cite web |title=Atithi Bhooto Bhava Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/atithi-bhooto-bhava-review/20220923.htm|website=News18 |access-date=23 September 2022}}
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in commented, "Jackie Shroff, patron saint of fun times, is a good choice as the ghost whose heartache hasn’t reached the twinkle in his eyes."{{cite web |title='Atithi Bhooto Bhava' review: A love story with spirit (and a spirit)|url=https://scroll.in/reel/1033419/atithi-bhooto-bhava-review-a-love-story-with-spirit-and-a-spirit|website=Scroll.in |date=23 September 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|13892718}}
- [https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/atithi-bhooto-bhava/0-0-1z5218775 Atithi Bhooto Bhava] on ZEE5
- {{Bollywood Hungama title| atithi-bhooto-bhava}}
Category:Indian fantasy comedy films
Category:2020s Hindi-language films
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