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{{Infobox film {{Infobox film
| name = Kandahar | name = Kandahar
| image = Kandahar 2010.jpg | image = Kandahar 2010.jpg
| caption = | caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = ] | director = ]
| producer = Sunil C. Nair<br />(Zoe Estebe Moviez)<br />]<br />(]) | producer = Sunil C. Nair<br />]
| writer = ] | writer = Major Ravi
| starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />] | starring = ]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]<br />]
| music = Shamir Tandon | music = Shamir Tandon<br />Vivek V. K.
| cinematography = ], Velraj | cinematography = ]<br/>]
| editing = Don Max | editing = ]
| studio = Zoe Estebe Moviez<br/>]
| studio =
| distributor = ]<br />through ] | distributor = ]
| runtime = | runtime = 142 minutes
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2010|12|16}} | released = {{Film date|df=y|2010|12|16}}
| country = {{Film India}} | country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget = {{INR}} 6.5 crores<ref name="Ravi"/>
| budget =
| language = ]
| preceded by = '']''
| website = http://www.themoviekandahar.com
}} }}

'''''Kandahar''''' is a 2010 ] directed by ] and starring ], reprising his role from the sequels as Major Mahadevan. ] and ] also play major roles in the film. The film is dubbed and released in ] and ]. The film is said to be based on the hijacking incident of the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/56171.html |title=Big B in 'Kandahaar' along with Sunil Shetty |publisher=indiaglitz.com |date=April 14, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/news.aspx?it=17451 |title=Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal team up for 'Kandahar'|date=August 14, 2008 }}</ref> The sound design of this film is done by Baylon Fonseca. This film is produced by Sunil Nair under the banner Zoe Estebe Moviez Pvt. Ltd. and ] under ].
'''''Kandahar''''' is a 2010 Indian ]-language ] written and directed by ]. It is the third installment in the Major Mahadevan film series, with ] reprising his role as ] after the 2006 film '']'' and 2008 film '']''. The film also stars ] ], ] and ], ] in their Malayalam film debut.

The plot is based on the hijacking of the ] in 1999.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/56171.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416025433/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/56171.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 April 2010 |title=Big B in 'Kandahaar' along with Sunil Shetty|website=IndiaGlitz.com |date=14 April 2010 }}</ref> The political situation is portrayed from an Indian perspective in the film. ''Kandahar'' was released on 16 December 2010, along with its dubbed versions in ] and ] languages.

The film's sound design was done by Baylon Fonseca. ''Kandahar'' was co-produced by Sunil Nair and Mohanlal. It was marketed online by Shaz Shabeer Strikers and Crew Kochi. The film, unlike the prequels, received negative reviews.<ref name="Bombed">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mohanlal-s-kandahar-bombs-news-malayalam-kmwjWOjhcig.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225130222/http://www.sify.com/movies/mohanlal-s-kandahar-bombs-news-malayalam-kmwjWOjhcig.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 December 2010|title=Mohanlal's Kandahar bombs!|website=]|date=22 December 2010}}</ref>

== Synopsis ==
Major Mahadevan and his unit undertake a mission to deal with an international terrorist organisation after a group of hardcore terrorists hijack a plane.

== Plot ==

Suryanatha Sharma (]) is an educated, unemployed man. His father, Lokanatha Sharma (played by ]), wants to see his son victorious in life. Things change when he meets ] Mahadevan (]). Though, their initial encounter is hostile at first, Suryanath apologizes to Mahadevan for his rudeness, and impressed with Suryanath and seeing potential in him, he suggests him to join the Indian Army. Though he struggles a bit in the beginning, Suryanath is able to pass out of the ] with flying colors' and gets commissioned in the ]

After getting Commissioned, he joins the NSG (]) as a commando where he joins Mahadevan's crew. Soon after, an Air India flight becomes hijacked by hardcore terrorists whose objective was to have the Indian government release their leader who was caught by Mahadevan himself. They are then forced to land in New Delhi to refuel. Mahadevan and his crew are able to infiltrate the plane through the wheels, even though their superior ordered them not to.

Once inside the plane they are able to find out the number of terrorists who are inside and quickly kill them and their leader and retake the plane. However a sleeper cell reveals himself and shoot the pilots and Suryanath injuring them. Mahadevan and Suryanath take control of the plane and with the pilot's guidance are able to land plane. But Suryanath unfortunately dies from his injuries. He is given a hero's funeral with honour after which Mahadevan consoles Lokanath, who reveals that he is proud of his son and thanks Major Mahadevan for making his son a hero.


== Cast == == Cast ==
* ] as Major Mahadevan * ] as ], from ] attached to ]
* ] as Lokanatha Sharma * ] as Lokanatha Sharma
* ] as Suryanatha Sharma * ] as ] Suryanatha Sharma, ] officer
* ] as Wife of Lokanatha Sharma * ] as Aishwarya, Surya's fiance
* ] as Sumangaly, wife of Lokanatha Sharma
* ]
* ] as Air hostess * ] as a student
* ] as ] Shiva
* ]
* ] as Major Shiva * ] as Pathumma
* ] as Mullah
* ]
* ] as Ballston
* ]
* ] as Cadet Kishore
* Major Kishore as ] Commando Nair
* Naveen Arakkal as Naveen, ] Commando
* Suresh Nair as Cadet
* Saju Attingal as ] Commando
* Renjith Reghu
* ] as Selvan
* ] as Senior Officer
* Jaffer Idukki as Mani
* ] as Cadet
* Kannan Pattambi * Kannan Pattambi
* Shrikant Kamat
* Goutham Kurup
* Soorya J Menon
* ] as Cadet Instructor
* ] * ]
* Smitha Nishad
* Anoop Chandran
* N. L. Balakrishnan
* Pradeep Chandran
* Saaju Attingal
* Major Kishore
* Captain Anil
* Haneef Kumaranellur
* Jaffer Idukki


== Production == == Production ==

===Development=== ===Development===
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''Kandahar'' is the third film in the "Major Mahadevan series", the previous ones being '']'' (2006) and '']'' (2008). ''Kirtichakra'' was a runaway success in Kerala{{citation needed|date=December 2010}} but ''Kurukshetra'' was only an average grosser.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/44056.html|title=5 superhits ,and 5 hits in 2008|publisher=Indiaglitz|accessdate=2010-01-03}}</ref> ] played a supporting role in ''Kirtichakra'' and ] in ''Kurukshetra''. This time ] is playing the supporting role. ] was supposed to do the role, but was replaced by Ganesh when he opted out of the project due to date clashes with '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/malayalam/surya-with-mohanlal-and-amitabh-in-kandahar/29956/story.htm|title=Surya with Mohanlal and Amitabh in Kandahar|publisher=Nowrunning|accessdate=18 February 2010}}</ref>
''Kandahar'' is the third film in the "Major Mahadevan series", the previous ones being '']'' (2006) and '']'' (2008).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/44056.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090109133450/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/44056.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 January 2009 |title=5 superhits ,and 5 hits in 2008 |website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=2010-01-03}}</ref> ] played a supporting role in ''Kirtichakra'' and ] in ''Kurukshetra''. This time ] is playing the supporting role. ] was supposed to do the role but was replaced by Ganesh when he opted out of the project due to date clashes with '']''.


===Casting=== ===Casting===
] plays the lead role and is serving as the film's producer. Several other artists from ] were initially approached to play secondary lead roles as well, including ] and ], who all cited date conflicts. Later, ] was finalized for a role. ] was also approached for a major role in the film, to which he immediately agreed. According to his blog, he did not ask for any compensation for his appearance in the film, eventhough he was offered a whopping 8 Crores.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/amitabh-to-forego-fee-for-sharing-screen-with-mohanlal/607690/0|title=Amitabh to forego fee for sharing screen with Mohanlal|publisher=]|date=2010-04-17}}</ref> His son in the film is played by ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/No-Space-For-K-town-stars-In-Kandahar/articleshow/5840429.cms|title=No Space For K-town stars In Kandahar |date=April 22, 2010 |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> Later, model ] was signed up to play a supporting role.<ref name="femalecast">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/57326.html|title=Parvathy Omanakuttan in ‘Kandahar’|date=May 27, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Regional/News-Interviews/Lucky-Bee-bags-a-Big-B-film/articleshow/6002719.cms |title=Lucky Bee bags a Big B film |first=Sharadha |last=Srinidhi |date=June 3, 2010 |newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> There were reports that ] was also cast in the film.<ref name="femalecast"/> ] plays the lead role and is the film's producer. Several other artists from ] were initially approached to play secondary leads as well, including ] and ], who all cited date conflicts. Later, ] was finalized for a role. ] was approached for a major role in the film, and he immediately agreed. Even though he did not ask for any remuneration for his appearance, he was offered a whopping 8 crores.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/amitabh-to-forego-fee-for-sharing-screen-with-mohanlal/607690/0|title=Amitabh to forego fee for sharing screen with Mohanlal|publisher=]|date=2010-04-17|access-date=21 December 2010|archive-date=23 April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100423152543/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/amitabh-to-forego-fee-for-sharing-screen-with-mohanlal/607690/0|url-status=live}}</ref> His son in ''Kandahar'' is played by ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-22/news-interviews/28135039_1_guest-appearance-tamil-actors-k-town-stars|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104064927/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-04-22/news-interviews/28135039_1_guest-appearance-tamil-actors-k-town-stars|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2012|newspaper=]|title=No Space For K-town stars In Kandahar |date=22 April 2010 }}</ref> Later, model and Kannada actress, ] was signed up to play a supporting role.<ref name="femalecast">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/57326.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529212301/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/57326.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 May 2010|title=Parvathy Omanakuttan in 'Kandahar'|date=27 May 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-06-03/news-interviews/28277902_1_malayalam-film-industry-ragini-love-interest |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928202105/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-06-03/news-interviews/28277902_1_malayalam-film-industry-ragini-love-interest |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 September 2011 |title=Lucky Bee bags a Big B film |first=Sharadha |last=Srinidhi |newspaper=] |date=3 June 2010 }}</ref> There were reports that ] was also cast in the film.<ref name="femalecast"/>


===Locations=== ===Filming===
At a press conference, Major Ravi reported that the aeroplane sequences of the film would be shot in ]. Other locations include ] and ]. At a press conference, Major Ravi reported that the aeroplane sequences of the film would be shot in ]. Other locations include ] and ].


==Release and reception== ==Release==
The film was released on 16 December 2010 in 111 theaters in ], 9 theaters in ], 5 theaters in ], and around 18 theaters in ], ], ] and ]. ''Kandahar'' has collected {{INR}} 6.25 crores revenue from its total cost {{INR}} 6.50 crores before releasing through selling satellite rights, audio rights, video rights, overseas distribution rights, and theater advances. But the film would have to take {{INR}} 4.5 crores from theatres to make the distributor safe.<ref name="Ravi">{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thP2Ux-KslM|title=Kandahar is safe before releasing, said Major Ravi}}</ref> The film was released on 16 December 2010 in 111 theatres in ], 9 theatres in ], 5 theatres in ], and around 18 theatres in ], ], ] and ]. ''Kandahar'' has collected {{INR}} 5.25 crores revenue from before releasing through selling satellite rights, audio rights, video rights, overseas distribution rights, and theatre advances.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}}


==Reception==
The film received largely mixed reviews upon release.<ref name="average">. OneIndia. Retrieved 16 December 2010</ref> Though it was one of the most awaited films of the year, it failed to attain a good word-of-mouth or a favorable critical review and is currently running as an average grosser. Retrieved 16 December 2010 ] published a nearly positive review saying, "A better script would have perhaps made the return of Major Mahadevan more appealing." It rated the film 2.5 in a scale of five.<ref>Meghna George. . ]. Retrieved 17 December 2010</ref> OneIndia gave the movie a 3/5 rating,<ref>http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2010/kandahar-movie-review-161210.html</ref> and Now Running a 2/5.<ref>http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7397/malayalam/kandahar/2859/review.htm</ref>
''Kandahar'' received negative reviews upon release.<ref name="average"> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930154454/http://thatsmalayalam.oneindia.in/movies/news/2010/12/16-kandahar-just-average.html |date=30 September 2011 }}. OneIndia. Retrieved 16 December 2010</ref> Though it was one of the most-awaited films of the year, it failed to attain a good word-of-mouth.<ref name="Bombed"/><ref name="average"/> A review by ], which rated it "below average" said, "There are moments when every Indian would feel proud about being born in this great land, but the shaky script, ordinary action sequences and a faulty climax lets the film down."<ref>. ]. Retrieved 16 December 2010</ref> ] published a nearly negative review saying, "A better script would have perhaps made the return of Major Mahadevan more appealing." It rated the film 2.5 in a scale of five.<ref>Meghna George. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117102735/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-kandahar/20101217.htm |date=17 November 2015 }}. ]. Retrieved 17 December 2010</ref> OneIndia gave the movie a 3/5 rating,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2010/kandahar-movie-review-161210.html|title=Deepika Padukone Floored By Senior Citizens On Dil Se Naachein Indiawaale|date=9 October 2014|access-date=19 December 2010|archive-date=31 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131071145/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2010/kandahar-movie-review-161210.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==Accolades==
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*2010 - ] - ]


==Soundtrack== ==Soundtrack==
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| Artist = Shamir Tandon | artist = Shamir Tandon
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The soundtrack features five songs composed by ] music composer Shamir Tandon; who is known for his compositions in ]'s films.,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/shamir-tandon-ropes-sonu-niigaam-a-patriotic-rendition|title=Shamir Tandon ropes in Sonu Niigaam for a patriotic rendition|date=July 01, 2010}}</ref> with lyrics by Sandeep Nath, ], Sudhakar Sharma and Kaushal Kishor.
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The soundtrack features five songs composed by Shamir Tandon, who is known for his compositions in ]'s films,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/shamir-tandon-ropes-sonu-niigaam-a-patriotic-rendition|title=Shamir Tandon ropes in Sonu Niigaam for a patriotic rendition|date=1 July 2010|access-date=13 November 2010|archive-date=10 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100810221733/http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/shamir-tandon-ropes-sonu-niigaam-a-patriotic-rendition|url-status=live}}</ref> with lyrics by ], ], Sudhakar Sharma, and Kaushal Kishor.


{{Track listing {{Track listing
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| lyrics1 = Sandeep Nath | lyrics1 = Sandeep Nath
| length1 = 4:56 | length1 = 4:56

| title2 = Pakida Pakida | title2 = Pakida Pakida
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| title3 = Ho Chupi He | title3 = Ho Chupi He
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| length3 = 4:23 | length3 = 4:23

| title4 = Dheemee Dheemee | title4 = Dheemee Dheemee
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| lyrics4 = Sudhakar Sharma | lyrics4 = Sudhakar Sharma
| length4 = 4:18 | length4 = 4:18

| title5 = Aye Janani | title5 = Aye Janani
| extra5 = Neetha Subhir | extra5 = Neetha Subhir
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==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
* {{IMDb title|1825833}}
* {{official website|http://www.themoviekandahar.com}}

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This article is about the 2010 Indian film. For other uses, see Kandahar (disambiguation). 2010 Indian film
Kandahar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMajor Ravi
Written byMajor Ravi
Produced bySunil C. Nair
Mohanlal
StarringMohanlal
Amitabh Bachchan
Ganesh Venkatraman
Ragini Dwivedi
Sumalatha
Ananya
CinematographyRavi Varman
Velraj
Edited byDon Max
Music byShamir Tandon
Vivek V. K.
Production
companies		Zoe Estebe Moviez
Pranavam Arts International
Distributed byMaxlab Cinemas and Entertainments
Release date
  • 16 December 2010 (2010-12-16)
Running time142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Kandahar is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language war film written and directed by Major Ravi. It is the third installment in the Major Mahadevan film series, with Mohanlal reprising his role as Major Mahadevan after the 2006 film Keerthi Chakra and 2008 film Kurukshetra. The film also stars Bollywood Actor, Amitabh Bachchan and Tamil Actor, Ganesh Venkatraman in their Malayalam film debut.

The plot is based on the hijacking of the Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999. The political situation is portrayed from an Indian perspective in the film. Kandahar was released on 16 December 2010, along with its dubbed versions in Tamil and Hindi languages.

The film's sound design was done by Baylon Fonseca. Kandahar was co-produced by Sunil Nair and Mohanlal. It was marketed online by Shaz Shabeer Strikers and Crew Kochi. The film, unlike the prequels, received negative reviews.

Synopsis

Major Mahadevan and his unit undertake a mission to deal with an international terrorist organisation after a group of hardcore terrorists hijack a plane.

Plot

Suryanatha Sharma (Ganesh Venkatraman) is an educated, unemployed man. His father, Lokanatha Sharma (played by Amitabh Bachchan), wants to see his son victorious in life. Things change when he meets Major Mahadevan (Mohanlal). Though, their initial encounter is hostile at first, Suryanath apologizes to Mahadevan for his rudeness, and impressed with Suryanath and seeing potential in him, he suggests him to join the Indian Army. Though he struggles a bit in the beginning, Suryanath is able to pass out of the Indian Military Academy with flying colors' and gets commissioned in the Indian Army

After getting Commissioned, he joins the NSG (National Security Guard) as a commando where he joins Mahadevan's crew. Soon after, an Air India flight becomes hijacked by hardcore terrorists whose objective was to have the Indian government release their leader who was caught by Mahadevan himself. They are then forced to land in New Delhi to refuel. Mahadevan and his crew are able to infiltrate the plane through the wheels, even though their superior ordered them not to.

Once inside the plane they are able to find out the number of terrorists who are inside and quickly kill them and their leader and retake the plane. However a sleeper cell reveals himself and shoot the pilots and Suryanath injuring them. Mahadevan and Suryanath take control of the plane and with the pilot's guidance are able to land plane. But Suryanath unfortunately dies from his injuries. He is given a hero's funeral with honour after which Mahadevan consoles Lokanath, who reveals that he is proud of his son and thanks Major Mahadevan for making his son a hero.

Cast

Production

Development

Mohanlal with Amitabh Bachchan

Kandahar is the third film in the "Major Mahadevan series", the previous ones being Kirtichakra (2006) and Kurukshetra (2008). Jeeva played a supporting role in Kirtichakra and Siddique in Kurukshetra. This time Ganesh Venkatraman is playing the supporting role. Surya was supposed to do the role but was replaced by Ganesh when he opted out of the project due to date clashes with 7aam Arivu.

Casting

Mohanlal plays the lead role and is the film's producer. Several other artists from Tamil cinema were initially approached to play secondary leads as well, including Suriya and Arun Vijay, who all cited date conflicts. Later, Ganesh Venkatraman was finalized for a role. Amitabh Bachchan was approached for a major role in the film, and he immediately agreed. Even though he did not ask for any remuneration for his appearance, he was offered a whopping 8 crores. His son in Kandahar is played by Ganesh Venkatraman. Later, model and Kannada actress, Ragini Dwivedi was signed up to play a supporting role. There were reports that Parvathy Omanakuttan was also cast in the film.

Filming

At a press conference, Major Ravi reported that the aeroplane sequences of the film would be shot in Russia. Other locations include Ooty and New Delhi.

Release

The film was released on 16 December 2010 in 111 theatres in Kerala, 9 theatres in Bengaluru, 5 theatres in Chennai, and around 18 theatres in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Hyderabad. Kandahar has collected ₹ 5.25 crores revenue from before releasing through selling satellite rights, audio rights, video rights, overseas distribution rights, and theatre advances.

Reception

Kandahar received negative reviews upon release. Though it was one of the most-awaited films of the year, it failed to attain a good word-of-mouth. A review by Sify, which rated it "below average" said, "There are moments when every Indian would feel proud about being born in this great land, but the shaky script, ordinary action sequences and a faulty climax lets the film down." Rediff published a nearly negative review saying, "A better script would have perhaps made the return of Major Mahadevan more appealing." It rated the film 2.5 in a scale of five. OneIndia gave the movie a 3/5 rating,

Accolades

Asianet Film Awards

Soundtrack

Kandahar
Soundtrack album by Shamir Tandon
Released27 November 2010 (2010-11-27)
GenreFilm soundtrack
LanguageMalayalam
LabelSatyam Audios
ProducerSunil C. Nair
Mohanlal

The soundtrack features five songs composed by Shamir Tandon, who is known for his compositions in Madhur Bhandarkar's films, with lyrics by Sandeep Nath, Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma, Sudhakar Sharma, and Kaushal Kishor.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aye Janani"Sandeep NathSonu Nigam4:56
2."Pakida Pakida"Vayalar Sarath Chandra VarmaM. G. Sreekumar, Neetha Subhir4:22
3."Ho Chupi He"Kaushal KishorKailash Kher4:23
4."Dheemee Dheemee"Sudhakar SharmaSunidhi Chauhan4:18
5."Aye Janani"Sandeep NathNeetha Subhir5:08
6."Ho Chupi"Kaushal KishorKailash Kher4:39
7."Tigde Tigde"Sandeep NathAmit Kumar, Neetha Subhir4:22

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