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Bow Bow is a 2019 Tamil-language film directed by Pradeep Kilikar, who previously worked as an assistant director for Azhagesan. The film stars Master Ahaan and a Labrador and the plot revolves around their relationship.[1]
| Bow Bow | |
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| Directed by | Pradeep Kilikar |
| Screenplay by | Pradeep Kilikar |
| Produced by | K. Natrajan |
| Starring | Master Ahaan |
| Cinematography | K. Arun Prasath |
| Edited by | E. Gopal S. Anand |
| Music by | Marc D. Muse A. Denis Vallaban |
Production company | London Talkies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
editProduction
editMaster Ahaan, from Bangalore, was cast by the director, Kilikar, felt that he "wanted someone who is fun and chirpy". Ahaan's picture was shown to him by the cinematographer. The film was shot in Chennai and Coimbatore. Bow Bow features 10 dogs, 3 of which play significant roles.[4][1] Regarding the casting of Ahaan and the dogs, the director said that he "could only shoot when the dogs and the kid were in the mood to work". The film was shot in a little over a month and had dog trainers to train the dogs to show emotions.[3] The whole unit had to work around this, but they were very cooperative. The film will release in six languages: Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. Scenes that involved number boards and plates were re-shot to suit nativity and scenes involving dialogues were rerecorded.[3]
Release
editThe Tamil version released in October 2019 to mixed reviews. The Times of India gave the film two out of five stars stating that "Though the scenes between Ahaan and the dog are decently portrayed, with cinematography and music aiding it, the dearth of appealing sequences makes it a tedious watch".[5] Cinema Express's review noted "dog films have the power to make even the stone-hearted turn into bawling babies but Bow Bow just leaves you with a migraine".[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "'Ahaan wouldn't heed his parents, but listened to me'". The Times of India. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Kannada film 'Bow Bow' to be released in seven languages". The New Indian Express.
- ^ a b c "'Bow Bow' director Pradeep Kilikar opens up about his film". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Cr, Sharanya. "'Bow Bow' is an emotional bond between a five-year-old boy and his dog". The Times of India.
- ^ "Bow Bow Movie Review: Bow Bow tests patience due to lack of an engaging screenplay". The Times of India.
- ^ "Bow Bow Movie Review: A dog without a purpose". Cinema Express.