Gajab Thai Gayo! is a 2022 Indian Gujarati-language science fiction comedy children's film written and directed by Neeraj Joshi. The film stars Malhar Thakar, Pooja Jhaveri and Ujjwal Chopra in lead roles.
| Gajab Thai Gayo! | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Neeraj Joshi |
| Written by | Neeraj Joshi |
| Produced by | Bhavesh Patel Pranav Shah Atul Patel Jignesh Patel |
| Starring | Malhar Thakar Pooja Jhaveri Ujjwal Chopra |
| Cinematography | Suraj C Kurade |
| Music by | Parth Bharat Thakkar |
Production company | Infi9 Motions Pvt Ltd |
Release date |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot
editBhagirath, a post graduate from a reputed university, offers to teach students for free in their mother tongue at Sheth Kapurchand Mangaldas Vidyalaya, one of the last existing Gujarati medium schools. The principal is struggling to keep the school running. Vishwa, principal's daughter and a teacher, does not trust Bhagirath as his teaching methods are unconventional. Bhagirath, Vishwa and students travel to nearby village. They stumble upon a relic which takes them on an adventure of a lifetime beyond space and time.[1]
Cast
edit- Malhar Thakar as Bhagirath Jatashankar Narbheram/Bhajan
- Pooja Jhaveri as Vishwa
- Ujjwal Chopra as Raghuram
- Sunil Vishrani as Tom
- Vaibhav Biniwale as Mama
- Kahan Mistry as Virat
- Khush Tahilramani as Anant
- Sneha Chauhan as Paheli
- Shraddha Suthar as Jerry
Production
editThe film stars Malhar Thakar, Pooja Jhaveri and Ujjwal Chopra in lead roles.[2][3] This children's film incorporates science fiction, comedy, thriller and adventure elements.[2][4][5] More than a hundred school children were cast in the film.[6]
Soundtrack
edit| Gajab Thai Gayo ! | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 5:37 |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Label | Tips Gujarati |
| Producer | Bharat Patel Pranav Shah Atul Patel Jignesh Patel |
All music is composed by Parth Bharat Thakkar[7]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Koi Mane Prem Shikvado Re" | Priya Saraiya | Jasleen Royal Aditya Gadhvi[7] | 3:06 |
| 2. | "Kutuhal" | Niren Bhatt | Siddharth Amit Bhavsar | 2:31 |
| Total length: | 5:37 | |||
The Tips Industries acquired the music rights of the film.[2] According to Soumitra Das of The Times of India, the music was well received by the audience.[6]
Release
editThe motion poster was released on 4 March 2022.[5] The Tips Industries released the trailer on 21 March 2022.[8][2][4][9][10] The film was released on 7 April 2022.[8]
Reception
editChintan Modi of News9 criticised the film incoherent script and direction. He also called acting "lacklustre" and the film "underwhelming".[11] Siraj Syed writing for FilmFestivals rated it 2.5 out of 5. He praised the themes, VFX, acting and music but criticised plot, editing and length.[12] Prakhar Pateriya of Vibes of India praised it as an experimental sci-fi film.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Das, Soumitra (7 April 2022). "Gajab Thai Gayo! promises to be an entertaining ride for the audience". The Times of India. No. Entertainment Times. Times News Network. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Tips Music launches trailer for Gujarati film 'Gajab Thai Gayo'". BizAsia. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ Rathod, Vaishali (16 March 2022). "Malhar Thakar on 'Gajab Thai Gayo': I am glad to hold on to the character as it was new for me". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ a b "મલ્હાર સ્ટારર પહેલી ગુજરાતી સાયન્સ ફિક્શન ફિલ્મ `ગજબ થઈ ગયો`નું ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ, જુઓ" [Trailer release of Malhar Starrer first Gujarati science fiction film 'Gajab Thay Gayo']. Gujarati Midday (in Gujarati). 22 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Malhar Thakar unveils the motion poster of his next movie 'Gajab Thay Gayo'". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ a b Das, Soumitra (6 April 2022). "Gajab Thai Gayo! promises to be an entertaining ride for the audience". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ a b Rathod, Vaishali (29 March 2022). "Parth Bharat Thakkar reminisces 'Koi Mane Prem Shikhvado' making days - Exclusive!". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Gujarati sci-fi film Gajab Thai Gayo to be released on 7 April; watch trailer". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 23 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
- ^ "Gujarati Film Gajab Thai Gayo – Trailer Launch on Tips Gujarati". Republic News Today. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ "Gujarati Film Gajab Thai Gayo Trailer Launch on Tips Gujarati". Apnlive. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Modi, Chintan Girish (15 April 2022). "Gajab Thai Gayo: Gujarati sci-fi film underwhelms on both fronts — science and fiction". News9Live. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Gajab Thai Gayo!, Review: Study in a Gujarati medium school, you could win Rs. 25 lakh". filmfestivals.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- ^ "મલ્હાર ઠાકરની ફિલ્મ "ગજબ થઈ ગયો" એક સફળ પ્રયોગ?". Vibes Of India (in Gujarati). 8 April 2022. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
