Fireflies (2014 film)

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Fireflies
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Theatrical release poster
Directed bySabal Singh Shekhawat
Written bySabal Singh Shekhawat
Produced bySabal Singh Shekhawat
Starring
CinematographyShanker Raman
Edited byShan Mohammed
Music byZubin Balaporia
Distributed byWild Geese Pictures
Release date
  • 31 October 2014 (2014-10-31)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryIndia
Language Hindi

Fireflies is a 2014 Bollywood drama film directed and produced by Sabal Singh Shekhawat. The film has an ensemble cast, which includes Rahul Khanna, Arjun Mathur, Shivani Ghai, Monica Dogra and Aadya Bedi.

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Plot summary

Cast

Critical response

NDTV rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, and said "Fireflies is an imperfect film about flawed characters who disguise their spiritual ennui in tailored postures of sophistication. It's not a great film. But it's sincere and a largely well-crafted piece of cinema about fractured lives frozen in compromised relationships". [1] Indian Express rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars. [2] Sweta Kaushal of Hindustan Times gave the film 1.5 out of 5 stars taking on originality, said that "The well-meaning plot of Fireflies is totally wasted for a singular lack of imagination and the over-dependence on stereotypes. Skip this one, unless you are looking for a depressing movie that only confirms to all norms of cliches in the name of an Indie film". [3] Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India gave the film 2.1 out of 5 stars. [4]

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References

  1. Jha, Subhash K (30 October 2014). "Fireflies Movie Review". NDTVMovies.com. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  2. Gupta, Shubhra (31 October 2014). "Fireflies movie review". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 10 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  3. Kaushal, Sweta (1 November 2014). "Fireflies review: Spare yourself the stereotypes and cliches this week". hindustantimes.com/. Archived from the original on 13 November 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  4. "Fireflies". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 December 2014.