Zokkomon
Zokkomon is an 2011 Indian Hindi-language superhero film released by Disney World Cinema, written and directed by Satyajit Bhatkal. Starring Darsheel Safary in the lead role, Zokkomon is Disney's fourth involvement in a production for the Indian market (after the computer-animated Roadside Romeo, Tollywood movie Anaganaga O Dheerudu and the live-action Do Dooni Chaar). The music has been composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy.[1]
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Directed by | Satyajit Bhatkal |
Screenplay by | Satyajit Bhatkal Lancy Fernandes Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal |
Story by | Satyajit Bhatkal Lancy Fernandes Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal |
Starring | Darsheel Safary Manjari Phadnis Anupam Kher |
Music by | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
Cinematography | Keshav Prakash |
Edited by | Suresh Pai |
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Distributed by | UTV Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Cast
- Darsheel Safary as Kunal / Zokkomon
- Manjari Phadnis as Kittu
- Anupam Kher as Deshraj (Kunal's uncle) / Dr Vivek Roy (Dual Role)
- Atisha Naik
- Sheeba Chaddha
- S. M. Zaheer
Soundtrack
The music is composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. Lyrics are penned by Ramesh,Lakshmi and Javed Akhtar
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Released | 25 March 2011 | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Label | Buena Vista | |||
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Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Eena Meena Myna Mo" | Javed Akhtar | Yashita Yashpal | |
2. | "Jhunjhunamakadstrama" | Ramesh | Anushka | |
3. | "Suno Brother" | Anirudh | Lakshmi | |
4. | "Tum Bin Yeh Dil Ghabraye" | Javed Akhtar | Shaan | |
5. | "Zokkomon" | Javed Akhtar | Shankar Mahadevan | |
6. | "Zokkomon - I" | Javed Akhtar | Alyssa Mendonsa, Shankar Mahadevan |
Release
The movie was originally scheduled for release on 7 May 2010, but due to scheduling conflicts with Bumm Bumm Bole, another film starring Safary, the release date was moved to 22 April 2011.[2][3][4]
Reception
Critical response
Zokkomon has received favorable reviews from film critics. Los Angeles Times film critic Kevin Thomas describes Zokkomon as a "lively and engaging family film" that has "more substance and cohesiveness than much Bollywood fare."[9] Robert Koehler of Variety calls the production package under Satyajit Bhatkal's direction "thoroughly pro," while Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter says that the first live-action film from Disney Studios India is "designed to give Indian kids their first superhero."[10][11]
References
- "Walt Disney Studios Launch Zokkomon". Glamsham.
- Bansal, Robin (29 January 2010). "Working with Darsheel was an amazing experience: Zokkomon director". Hindustan Times. HT Media Limited. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
- Jha, Subhash K. (12 May 2010). "I jist want my fans to love me: Darsheel". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- "Walt Disney's Zokkomon to Release on 22nd April 2011". Bollywood Trade. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- "Walt Disney Unveils Three Indian Movies In North America". The Economic Times. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- Ramrakhani, Naina (1 July 2011). "Disney Sets Up a New Home in India". Desi Hits. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- "Disney to Launch 3 Hindi Films in North America Across Platforms". Business of Cinema. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- "Disney Releasing 3 Indian Films in North America". Deccan Herald. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- Thomas, Kevin (25 April 2011). "Movie Review: Zokkomon". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- Honeycutt, Kirk (19 April 2011). "Zokkomon: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- Koehler, Robert (20 April 2011). "Zokkomon". Variety. Retrieved 13 July 2011.