Medal (film)
{{Short description|2022 Indian Gujarati film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date= November 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Medal
| image =
| director = Dhaval Jitesh Shukal
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Dhruvin Dakshesh Shah
}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Vaishakh Ratanben
}}
| music = Kushal Chokshi
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Jayesh More
- Kinjal Rajpriya
- Maulik Nayak
- Hemang Dave
- Chetan Daiya
- Archan Trivedi
}}
| cinematography =Tapan Vyas
| studio = {{Plainlist|
- Navkar Production
}}
| distributor = Rupam Entertainment
| runtime= 166 minutes
| country = India
| language = Gujarati
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2022|11|25}}
}}
Medal{{Cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/medal/movieshow/94394102.cms |title=Medal – Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India }} is a 2022 Gujarati film directed by Dhaval Jitesh Shukal. It stars Jayesh More,{{Cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/medal-trailer-jayesh-mores-sports-drama-will-keep-viewers-glued-to-their-seats/articleshow/94979746.cms|title= 'Medal' trailer: Jayesh More's sports drama will keep viewers glued to their seats – Times of India|newspaper= The Times of India}} Kinjal Rajpriya,{{Cite web|url= https://westerntimesnews.in/news/229740/kinjal-rajpriya-medal-trailer-released/|title= જયેશ મોરે અને કિંજલ રાજપ્રિયા અભિનીત ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ "મેડલ"નું ટ્રેલર લોન્ચ – Western Times|date= 19 October 2022}} Maulik Nayak, {{Cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/maulik-nayak-to-play-raman-in-medal-film-to-hit-the-big-screens-on-november-25/articleshow/94534792.cms|title= Maulik Nayak to play Raman in 'Medal'; film to hit the big screens on November 25 – Times of India|newspaper= The Times of India}} Hemang Dave, Chetan Daiya,{{Cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/gujarati/chetan-daiya-to-play-sarpanch-in-medal/videoshow/94688020.cms|title= Chetan Diaya To Play Sarpanch in 'Medal' – Times of India|newspaper= The Times of India}} and others.The film was written by Vaishak Ratanben, edited by Rraja Sanjay Chokshi, produced by Dhruvin Dakshesh Shah, and distributed by Rupam Entertainment.
Plot
A young English teacher chooses to teach at a government school by declining a dream job at private school. He fights against social stigmas, cultivate young minds and trains them to win a Medal at Khel Kala Mahakumbh, will they win?{{Cite web|url=https://www.akilanews.com/Gujarat_news/Detail/29-10-2022/210215/|title= રાષ્ટ્રીય પુરસ્કાર વિજેતા ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ મેડલ નું ટ્રેલર લોન્ચ – Akila News}}
Cast
- Jayesh More as Ajit
- Kinjal Rajpriya as Anjali Mehta
- Maulik Nayak as Raman
- Hemang Dave as Mohan
- Vaishakh Ratanben as Girish
- Chetan Daiya as the sarpanch of Timli
- Bhavya Sirohi as Jashoda ("Jasli")
- Archan Trivedi as the principal of Timli school
- Shounak Vyas
- Aakash Zala
- Nisarg Trivedi
- Jagurti Thakor
- Arvind Vegda
- Haresh Dagia
- Dipen Raval
- Niyati Suthar
- Master Karan Patel
- Kabir Daiya
- Arya Sagar
- Rishabh Thakor
- Rishi Panchal
== Marketing and Release==
The teaser of the film was released at the end of August by the producer, Dhruvin Shah.{{cite web|url= https://theblunttimes.in/entertainment/Dhruvin-Shahs-Gujarati-film-Medal-trending-with-1-million-v/cid8423677.htm| title= Dhruvin Shah's Gujarati film 'Medal' trending with 1 million views on YouTube – The Blunt Times |publisher=}}{{cite web|url= https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/with-1-million-views-dhruvin-shahs-gujarati-film-medal-is-trending-on-youtube20220830150135/| title= With 1 million views, Dhruvin Shah's Gujarati film 'Medal' is trending on YouTube – ANI |publisher=}} The official trailer was released on YouTube on 19 October 2022.{{cite web|url= https://westerntimesnews.in/news/229740/kinjal-rajpriya-medal-trailer-released/| title= જયેશ મોરે અને કિંજલ રાજપ્રિયા અભિનીત ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ "મેડલ"નું ટ્રેલર લોન્ચ –WesternTimes | date= 19 October 2022 |publisher=}}{{cite web|url= https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/jayesh-more-starrer-gujarati-film-medal-trailer-release-full-of-suspense-and-motivation-179285| title= Medal: સસ્પેન્સ અને મોટિવેશનનો ડોઝ આપતી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ મેડલનું ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ, જુઓ –Mid Day | date= 19 October 2022 |publisher=}} The film was released on 25 November 2022.{{Citation |title= Medal Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes |url= https://arcattoscana.org/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/medal/movieshow/94394102.cms}}
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Medal
| type = Album
| artist = Kushal Chokshi
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2022|09|02}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length =
| label = Navkar Music
}}
= Tracklist =
The soundtrack of the album is composed by Kushal Chokshi with lyrics written by Niren Bhatt. The soundtrack album consists of eight tracks.
{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Medal Anthem
| extra1 = Kushal Chokshi and Kids
| music1 = Kushal Chokshi
| lyrics1 = Munaf Luhar
| length1 = 1:03
| title2 = Tarla No Desh
| extra2 = Aditya Gadhvi
| music2 = Kushal Chokshi
| lyrics2 = Munaf Luhar
| length2 = 3:26
| title3 = Ehsaas Taro
| extra3 = Parthiv Gohil
| music3 = Kushal Chokshi
| lyrics3 = Munaf Luhar
| length3 = 2:55
| title4 = Medal Motivation
| extra4 = Kushal Chokshi & Kids
| music4 = Kushal Chokshi
| lyrics4 = Munaf Luhar
| length4 = 2:35
| title5 = Ehasaas Taro (Unplugged)
| extra5 = Kavya Limaye
| music5 = Kushal Chokshi
| lyrics5 = Munaf Luhar
| length5 = 3:04
| title6 = Aabhla No Desh
| extra6 = Aditya Gadhvi
| music6 = Kushal Chokshi
| lyrics6 = Munaf Luhar
| length6 = 3:04
| title7 = Asatyo Mahe Thi
| extra7 = Parthiv Gohil, Kushal Chokshi, and Kids
| music7 = Kushal Chokshi
| lyrics7 = Nanalal Dalpatram Kavi
| length7 = 2:19
| title8 = Bhai Bhai 3
| extra8 = Arvind Vegda
| music8 = Arvind Vegda
| lyrics8 = Arvind Vegda
| length8 = 2:14
}}
Reception
Rachana Joshi of Gujarati Mid-Day rated it 4 stars out of 5. She praised the performances, direction and story but criticised the music.{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/medal-review-sharp-yet-sensitive-presentation-of-a-strong-subject-181881 |title=‘Medal’ Review : Sharp yet sensitive presentation of a strong subject
|date=25 November 2022|work= Gujarati Mid-day|access-date=24 September 2023}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title| 21875610}}