Krishna Aur Kans

{{Infobox film

| name = Krishna Aur Kans

| image = File:KRISHNA AUR KANS.gif

| alt =

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Vikram Veturi

| producer = Agung Bagus
Sk Ashish
Sada Bhuvad
Ravi Mahapatro
Vikas Verma
Anand Pandey

| story = Vikram Veturi
Agung Bagus
Kamlesh Pandey
Bhaskar Mani

| based_on =

| screenplay = Kamlesh Pandey

| starring = Om Puri
Juhi Chawla
Prachi Save
Agung Bagus
Manoj Bajpayee
Harish Bhimani
Neetu Chaudhary
Meghna Erande
Ninad Kamat
Jameel Khan
Shudir Pandey
Uday Sabnis

| music = Songs:
Shantanu Moitra
Background Score:
George Joseph
Shantanu Moitra

| cinematography = Mayur Dadarao

| editing = Varaprasad J.V.

| studio = Reliance Animation

| distributor = Reliance Entertainment

| released = {{Film date|2012|8|3||df=y}}

| runtime = 117 minutes

| country = India

| language = {{plainlist|

Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
English}}

}}

Krishna Aur Kans ({{translation|Krishna and Kamsa}}) is a 2012 Indian Hindi Language animated epic religious film produced and distributed by Reliance Entertainment. It was directed by Vikram Veturi.{{cite web|title=Krishna Aur Kans Cast & Crew|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/551351|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120520122936/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/551351|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 May 2012|website=Bollywood Hungama}} It was tax free in six states at the time of his release{{cite web|title=Krishna aur Kans declared tax free in six states|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/i-krishna-aur-kans-i-declared-tax-free-in-six-states-250949|publisher=Indo-Asian News Service|access-date=3 August 2012}} and released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English.{{cite web|title='Krishna Aur Kans' to release in four languages|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/krishna-aur-kans-to-release-in-four-languages/275002-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728061647/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/krishna-aur-kans-to-release-in-four-languages/275002-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-07-28|work=26 July 2012|publisher=ibnlive}} A new mobile game was also launched on the occasion of Janmashtami after being inspired from film.{{cite web|title=Now, a Krishna Aur Kans themed mobile game|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/now-a-i-krishna-aur-kans-i-themed-mobile-game-253143|publisher=Indo-Asian News Service|access-date=9 August 2012}} It was the widest ever released animation film in India.{{cite web|title='Krishna Aur Kans' set for widest ever domestic release of an Indian animation movie|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-07-26/news/32869469_1_gokulathil-kannan-movie-in-different-languages-english-movie|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812233618/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-07-26/news/32869469_1_gokulathil-kannan-movie-in-different-languages-english-movie|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 August 2014|work=The economic times|access-date=26 July 2012}}

Plot

The demon king Kans reigns as a tyrant over the Kingdom of Mathura and aims to conquer the world. To put an end to his bloodthirsty reign, the gods decide to incarnate on Earth Vishnu, who is born in the form of Krishna, son of Devaki, the sister of Kans. The baby, nephew of the tyrant, is born in the village of Vrindavan, where he is adopted by the village chief, Nanda, who raises him in the same way as his own slightly older son, Balram. Krishna grows up in a good mood and becomes a mischievous little boy, who makes his mother see all the colors and is always ready to play a trick on the Gopi, the cowherds who watch over him. But he distinguished himself very early on by his miraculous exploits, and the music of his flute charmed men and beasts. Krishna especially befriends a little girl of his age, Radha (his future wife in Hindu mythology), but also befriends several boys, including Madhumangal. He can also count on the help of the monkey Dabiloba and the lamb Hamsi. Krishna must soon come to the aid of the people of the kingdom and face the supernatural perils sent to him by Kans, mainly the demons Trinavarta, Bakasur and Pootna. But, seeing Krishna easily defeating each of his envoys, Kans ends up challenging him to a duel in the coliseum of his capital, resulting in the latter killing him and releasing his parents from the dungeon. Several songs punctuate the film.

Voice cast

Original Hindi version:

Prachi Saathi as Lord Krishna
Meghana Erande as Baby Krishna
Om Puri as Kans
Rajshree Nath as Radha
Juhi Chawla as Yashoda
Manoj Bajpai as Nanda
Anupam Kher as Gargacharya
Vinod Kulkarni as Trinavert
Sachin Pilgaonkar as Vasudeva
Supriya Pilgaonkar as Devaki
Meena Goculdas as Gwalan
Harish Bhimani as Subala
Ninad Kamat as Narad
Namrata Sawhney as Goddess Durga
Sulakshana Khatri as Putna
Mukesh Khanna as Akroor
Agung Bagus as Lord Vishnu
Bhawan Manish as Self
Rahul Mulani as Kaliya
A K Hangal as King Ugrasen{{cite web|title=Being mom helped Juhi in 'Krishna Aur Kans'|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/being-mom-helped-juhi-in-krishna-aur-kans_115588.htm|publisher=Zeenews|access-date=19 July 2012}}

Reception

Akanksha Naval - Shetye of DNA said "The film is more of an engaging fare for children, but even the adults accompanying their kids will find themselves enjoying the film just as much, so go for it!".{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/1724067/review-the-after-hours-review-krishna-aur-kans-animation|title=The After hours review: 'Krishna Aur Kans' (Animation)|date=5 August 2012}}

Music

The music of the film was composed by Shantanu Moitra and the lyrics were penned by Swanand Kirkire and Vedavyasa Rangabhattacharya.

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! # !! Title !! Singer(s)

| "Advent of Krishna" (Ayega Koi Ayega)

| Sonu Nigam, Hamsika Iyer, Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya

| "Enchanting Flute"

| Raj Mohan Sinha, Rakesh Chaurasiya

| "Hey Krishna" (Hey Krishna Hey Krishna)

| Sonu Nigam

| "Holi" (Holi Hain)

| Amitabh Bhattacharya, Abhijeet Ghoshal, Hamsika Iyer

| "Krishna Leaving Vrindavan" (Suno Suno Sawaren Ki)

| Shreya Ghoshal, Pranab Kumar

| "Krishna Past Time" (Gokul Ki Galiyon Me)

| Shravan Suresh

| "Natkhat Natkhat"

| Shravan Suresh, Swanand Kirkire

| "Nukkad Wale"

| Shravan Suresh

| "Putana" (Baccho Jara Dur Dur Rahena Re)

| Sunidhi Chauhan, Shantanu Moitra

| "Rasa" (Roon Ghoona Re)

| Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo

| "Shloka"

| Varaprasad

Game

Zapak, an Indian mobile video game developer has released a game adaptation of the film, titled Krishna aur Kans.

Awards and nominations

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Award ! Category ! Recipients and nominees ! Result ! Ref.
5th Mirchi Music Awards \| Raag-Inspired Song of the Year \| "Krishna Leaving Vrindavan (Suno Suno Saanwre Ki...)" \| {{nom}} \|{{Cite web\|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/hindi/nomination.html\|title=Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012\|website=www.radiomirchi.com\|access-date=2018-04-27}}

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Award

! Category

! Recipients and nominees

! Result

! Ref.

5th Mirchi Music Awards

| Raag-Inspired Song of the Year

| "Krishna Leaving Vrindavan (Suno Suno Saanwre Ki...)"

| {{nom}}

|{{Cite web|url=http://www.radiomirchi.com/mma2012/hindi/nomination.html|title=Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012|website=www.radiomirchi.com|access-date=2018-04-27}}