Hanki Panki

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Hanki Panki
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Directed byNileish Malhotra
Screenplay byNileish Malhotra
Martial Vout
Dr. Suraina Malhotra
Karyn Watt
Karen Havranek
Dialogues by
  • Dr. Suraina Malhotra
  • Karyn Watt
Story byKaryn Watt
Karen Havranek
Produced byNileish Malhotra
Karyn Watt
Karen Havranek
StarringNileish Malhotra
Karyn Watt
Karen Havranek
Vikas Shrivastav
CinematographyJaywant Raut
Stuart Greig
Edited byUmesh Rane
Music byAmar–Amit Desai
Jonny Downie Junior
Production
companies
KaKaNi Ltd
Malhotra Productions
Release dates
  • April 2013 (2013-04)(Cannes Film Festival) [1]
  • June 12, 2013 (2013-06-12)(Scotland)
  • December 14, 2013 (2013-12-14)(Mumbai)
Running time
35 minutes
CountriesScotland
India
LanguageEnglish

Hanki Panki is a 2013 English-language short comedy film directed by Nileish Malhotra, who co-produced, co-wrote, and co-starred in the film alongside Karyn Watt, and Karen Havranek. Vikas Shrivastav also stars in the film.

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Plot

The film follows two Scottish soman as they travel to Indian for a baking competition, but they end up marrying maharajas after meeting them in a nightclub. [2] [3] They are later robbed and how they return to Scotland from India forms the rest of the story. [4]

Cast

Other people that star in the film include: Dr. Suraina Malhotra, Martial Vout, Peter Fouin, Lesley Watt, Ronnie Williams, Jacqui White, Marcus Langley White, Lynne Anderson, Nikki Fouin, Bob Mayer, Raj Mair, Liz Bell, Dave Bell, Jonny Downie Senior, Manish Gray, [5] Abhiyaan Malhotra, Richa, Rena Havranek, Ivan Havranek, George Watt, Marjory Watt, Pierre Fouin, Arun Nemani, Ankush Tiwari and Prasoon Shukla. [4]

Production

Development and casting

Karyn Watt worked as a solicitor in Edinburgh, Scotland and Karen Havranek is also not an actor. [2] The scale of the film, which was initially made for their friends only, increased to a full fledged project after their friend director Nilesh Malhotra agreed to helm the project. [2] [3] [3] Vikas Shrivastav became a part of the film after being contacted by his uncle, who worked as a Bollywood producer. [2] Malhotra's wife Dr. Suraina Malhotra, worked as a creative director, scriptwriter and actor in the film. [6] Watt's husband, Peter Fouin, and their neighbour, Raj Mair, also star in the film. [2]

Filming and post-production

The film was shot in an Indian restaurant in Edinburgh and India. [7] The film was made with the intention of raising money towards Lifeline Express and close to £4000 was sent to the organization. [3]

Soundtrack

The film features the song "A Pair Of Raja" composed by the duo Amar–Amit Desai, the latter of which also sung the song with lyrics by Karyn Watt. [4]

Release and reception

The film was screened as part of the Short Film Corner section at the Cannes Film Festival in April 2013 before being screened in Edinburgh. [8] [7] [2] The film was well received in Scotland. [2] In December 2013, Malhotra received the Best Director award at the Mini Box Office Film Festival in Mumbai. [9]

In an interview with The Herald , an anonymous reporter said, "I have never seen anything like it since Braveheart . Another anonymous reporter said, "Can Cannes cope with this cinematic currycane [hurricane]? Don't ask me". [7]

References

  1. ↑ "A decidedly tasty dahl that showed I was correct to laugh in the face of this sell-by date". The Herald . 15 June 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Smith, Emma (23 June 2013). "Best friends celebrate turning 50 by writing their own Bollywood movie.. and it's been nominated for an award". Daily Record . Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "From Holyrood to Bollywood: Scottish women's surprise movie hit". BBC . 12 June 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 'Hanki Panki' - A Pair Of Raja | Amit Desai | karyn Watt | Official Music Video. Panorama Visuals Music. India. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2025– via YouTube.
  5. ↑ Pathak, Ankur (30 June 2013). "Manish Gray recounts his unique journey". Mumbai Mirror . Retrieved 14 April 2025– via The Times of India.
  6. ↑ "Mumbai Doctor, Dr. Suraina Malhotra, turns International Social Entrepreneur, joins 'Hello Womeniya . Com' as The Europe Chapter Head". Hello Womaniya!. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  7. 1 2 3 "When a day at the races draws catty criticism – and an eight-year ban for a tricky trainer". The Herald . 27 April 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Athit Naik's short film gets its big ticket to Cannes". The Times of India . 23 May 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Nilesh Malhotra". Ecofind. 2025. Retrieved 14 April 2025.
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