Commitment (2017 film)

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Commitment
Commitment 2017 poster.jpg
Directed byAtul Patel
Written byManoj Patel
Produced byManoj Patel
Starring
  • Manas Shah
  • Maulika Patel
  • Vivek Shah
  • Kartik Rashtrapal
  • Nisarg Trivedi
  • Vishal Vaishya
Music byNishit Mehta
Krupesh Thacker
Production
company
Siddhivinayak Film Creation House
Distributed byRupan Entertainment
Release date
  • 16 June 2017 (2017-06-16)
Running time
144 minutes
Country India
Language Gujarati

Commitment is a 2017 Gujarati drama film starring Manas Shah, making his debut in Gujarati cinema, alongside Maulika Patel in the lead roles. [1] [2] The film is directed by Atul Patel and written and produced by Manoj Patel. [3] It was released on 16 June 2017.

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Plot

The film centers on Raj Mehta (Manas Shah), a young medical representative whose ethical convictions bring him into conflict with corrupt practices in the pharmaceutical industry. [2] As he attempts to confront the greed and nexus between doctors and companies, the narrative unfolds through personal and professional challenges, blending social commentary with elements of drama and romance. [4] The story is inspired by real-life incidents and depicts the impact of inflated medical costs and unethical healthcare practices on ordinary people. [1]

Cast

Production

Development

According to a report published in Phulchhab, director Manoj Patel, who previously worked as a medical representative, developed the film based on his experiences in the pharmaceutical sector and conducted research on the subject for several years before finalizing the screenplay. [5] The film examines the relationship between doctors and pharmaceutical companies and was shot in Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar. [6]

Festival Screening

The film was screened at the Kalpan International Film Festival in December 2016 as part of the festival’s closing ceremony. [7]

Soundtrack

Nishit Mehta and Krupesh Thacker composed the songs of the film and the lyrics are penned by Chirag Tripathi, Ankit Trivedi, Milind Gadhavi & Krupesh Thacker. The music is launched by Krup Music. [8] [9]

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Navi Zindgi Ni Safar"Chirag TripathiBhumik Shah, Himali Vyas Nayak04:16
2."Pario Ni Varta" Milind Gadhavi Parthiv Gohil, Aishwarya Majmudar 04:09
3."Hey Prabhu Prayer"Krupesh ThackerArchie Mistry02:30
4."Swaash Aa Rundhay Chhe" Ankit Trivedi Ankit Arora, Bhumik Shah03:41

Reception

Commitment received mixed reviews from critics; The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars while the user review on site is 2.9/5 based on 69 user ratings. The movie is appreciated for its brave attempt to show the different subject in Gujarati cinema. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 Medicine Sector to find a place on Guj celluloid, Daily News and Analysis (DNA), retrieved 14 February 2026
  2. 1 2 Daily News and Analysis (DNA), Commitment Coverage DNA Afterhrs Manas Shah , retrieved 14 February 2026
  3. ↑ admin. "Ahmedabad: Gujarati film Commitment's Music and Trailer launched". Gujarat Headline. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Commitment Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Commitment by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  5. ↑ Phulchhab (15 July 2016), મનોજ પટેલનું ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોનું 'કમિટમેન્ટ' (in Gujarati), Phulchhab, p. 6, retrieved 14 February 2026
  6. ↑ Sandesh (25 October 2016), હવે ગુજરાતીમાં રિઆલિસ્ટીક મૂલી ડોક્ટરો-ફાર્મા કંપનીઓ થશે બેનકાબ , retrieved 15 February 2026
  7. ↑ Sandesh (26 December 2016), કલ્યાણ ઇન્ટરનેશનલ ફિલ્મ ફેસ્ટિવલનો શુભારંભ , retrieved 15 February 2026
  8. ↑ Commitment Songs: Commitment MP3 Gujarati Songs by Nishith Mehta Online Free on Gaana.com , retrieved 24 October 2019
  9. ↑ "'સુર ગુજરાત કે' વિજેતા મુન્દ્રાની આર્ચીએ કબડ્ડીના વર્લ્ડ કપમાં રાષ્ટ્રગીત ગાયું" (in Gujarati). Divyabhaskar.
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