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This article is about the film. For other uses, see Bombay (disambiguation). 1995 Indian film| Bombay | |
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| Directed by | Mani Ratnam |
| Written by | Mani Ratnam |
| Produced by | Mani Ratnam S. Sriram |
| Starring | Arvind Swamy Manisha Koirala Tinnu Anand Nasser Sonali Bendre Prakash Raj |
| Cinematography | Rajiv Menon |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
| Distributed by | Aalayam Ayngaran International |
| Release date | March 17, 1995 |
| Running time | 141 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Box office | $3 million |
Bombay (1995) is an award-winning Tamil feature film drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala, with music composed by A. R. Rahman. The film met with a strong reception upon release.
The film is centred on events, particularly during the period of December 1992 to January 1993 in India, and the controversy surrounding the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. Increased religious tensions in the city of Bombay (now Mumbai) led to the Bombay Riots.
Eventually becoming one of the highest grossing films of the Chennai film industry, the film was well-received both critically and commercially, and it was screened at many international film festivals including the Philadelphia Film Festival in 1996 where it was an audience favourite. The film's soundtrack sold 15 million units, becoming one of the best-selling film soundtracks of all time, and earning composer A. R. Rahman his fourth consecutive Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil). However, the film caused considerable controversy upon release in India and abroad for its depiction of inter-religious relations and religious riots. The film was banned in Singapore and Malaysia upon release.
In July 2005, a book on the film by Lalitha Gopalan was published by BFI Modern Classics, looking at the film's production, the several issues it covered, and its impact upon release in India and abroad. The film was also dubbed in Hindi and Telugu.
Cast
Plot
Shekhar (Arvind Swamy) is the son of a traditional Hindu father in a seaside village in Tamil Nadu. A journalism student studying in Bombay, Shekhar visits back home to see his family. On one of his return trips, he lays eyes on Shaila Bano (Manisha Koirala), a Muslim schoolgirl in the village. Initially shy, Shaila seeks to distance herself from Shekhar, but after frequent run-ins, and days of pursuit, Shaila begins to like Shekhar. Eventually, they both fall in love.
A marriage proposal is vehemently opposed by the lovers' fathers. Shekar's father refuses to accept Shaila as his daughter-in-law, telling Shekhar to find another partner, whilst Shaila's father announces the need for an immediate marriage between his daughter and a Muslim man. Shekhar's father says if the two ever get married, he will cease talking to his son. Shekhar reacts angrily to his father's refusal to accept Shaila, and so leaves, back to Bombay. Shaila, under increasing pressure from her father, escapes from the village and joins Shekhar. At first, Shaila is overwhelmed by the city, having relocated for the first time from rural surroundings to a city life. However, with time she adapts to her new lifestyle. The two get married. The newlyweds move into a new apartment.
A few months later, Shaila becomes pregnant and gives birth to twins, Kabir Narayan and Kamal Basheer. The twins are raised in both religions. Shekar continues to work as a journalist, whilst Shaila works at home, looking after the children. For six years, the family live in Bombay, settling in well, and begin the process of repairing relations with their respective families. The relatives visit the family in the city for the first time in over half a decade, and are overjoyed to see their two grandchildren.
Meanwhile, in India, religious extremism launches each community against the other, causing a wave of Hindu/Muslim riots that leave hundreds dead in Bombay. Targets of violence from both sides, Shaila and Shekhar worry increasingly over the safety of their children, whom they raised with both Hindu and Islamic traditions. They are constantly under threat. The growing tension threatens to bring tragedy to the family and how they cope with it form the crux of the story.
Awards
The film has won the following awards since its release:
National
1996 National Film Awards
- Won - Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration - Mani Ratnam
- Won - Best Editing - Suresh Urs
1996 Filmfare Awards
- Won - Best Film (Critics) - Mani Ratnam
- Won - Best Performer (Critics) - Manisha Koirala
- Won - Filmfare Best Music Director Award (Tamil) - A. R. Rahman
- Won - Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) - Manisha Koirala
1995 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Won - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director - A. R. Rahman
- Won - Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist - Vairamuthu
International
1995 Edinburgh International Film Festival (Scotland)
- Won - Gala Award - Bombay - Mani Ratnam
2003 Jerusalem Film Festival (Jerusalem)
- Won - Wim Van Leer In Spirit for Freedom Award - Best Feature - Bombay - Mani Ratnam
1996 Political Film Society Awards (United States)
- Won - Special Award - Bombay - Mani Ratnam
Soundtrack
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Bombay: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The original soundtrack features a score and six songs composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics in the Tamil language by Vairamuthu. The soundtrack was also dubbed into Hindi and Telegu.
Tamil
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1 | Antha Arabic | A. R. Rahman, Suresh Peters | 5:10 |
| 2 | Kannalanae | K. S. Chithra, A.R.Rahman | 5:52 |
| 3 | Uyire Uyire | Hariharan, K. S. Chithra | 7:14 |
| 4 | Kuchi Kuchi | Hariharan, Swarnalatha | 5:07 |
| 5 | Halla Gulla | Noel, Anupama Deshpande, Malgudi Subha, G.V. Prakash, | 5:53 |
| 6 | Bombay Theme | Instrumental | 5:18 |
| 7 | Malarodu Malaringu | Anuradha Sriram | 2:43 |
| 8 | Idhu Annai Bhoomi | Sujatha, Noel, Srinivas, Sivanesan, Ganga, Renuka, Anuradha | 3:28 |
Hindi
| Track # | Song | Singer(s) | Length |
| 1 | Ek Hogaye Ham Aur Tum | Remo Fernandes | 5:10 |
| 2 | Kehna Hi Kya | K. S. Chithra, A. R. Rahman | 5:52 |
| 3 | Tu Hi Re | Hariharan, Kavita Krishnamurthy | 7:14 |
| 4 | Kuchi Kuchi | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, G. V. Prakash, Sharadha | 5:07 |
| 5 | Kuch Bhi Na Socho | Pallavi, Shubha, Anupama, Noel, Srinivas | 5:53 |
| 6 | Bombay Theme | Instrumental | 5:18 |
| 7 | Aankhon Mein Ummeedon | Sujatha, Chorus | 2:43 |
| 8 | Apna Zameen Yeh | Sujatha, Noel, Srinivas, Sivanesan, Ganga, Renuka, Anuradha | 3:28 |
Influence
Since its release, the soundtrack for Bombay has been influential, both nationally and internationally. The soundtrack also found success across India in its dubbed Hindi and Telegu versions.
The track "Bombay Theme" from the soundtrack is an instrumental orchestral piece composed and arranged by A. R. Rahman. It was featured in the Palestinian film Divine Intervention in 2002, and more recently on the soundtrack and score of the Nicolas Cage film Lord of War, released in 2005. It has appeared on several compilation CDs since the film's release including on Volume 5 of the chill-out compilation Café del Mar, released in 1998. It also appeared on a French TV commercial for Volvic starring Zinedine Zidane in 2000. The theme was also sampled by the German band Löwenherz for their song "Bis in die Ewigkeit".
In 2007, the soundtrack was included in The Guardian's "1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die" list. and the Hindi version of the song "Kannalanae", titled "Kehna Hi Kya", was included in their "1000 Songs Everyone Must Hear" list in 2009. The Hindi version of the song was also sampled by Ciara for her 2009 song "Turntables", featuring Chris Brown.
Further reading
- Gopalan, Lalitha (2005). Bombay: BFI Film Classics. London: BFI Publishing. ISBN 978-0-85170-956-7.
References
- "BFI Books: Bombay: The film". BFI.org.uk. July 2005. Retrieved 1 February 2007.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - "Bombay (film): BFI Modern Classics". University of California Press. July 2005. Retrieved 1 February 2007.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Unknown parameter|dateformat=ignored (help) - Löwenherz - Bis in die Ewigkeit on YouTube
- ^ "100 Best Albums Ever". The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
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