Sheeshmahal | |
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Directed by | Camp Sasi [1] |
Written by | Camp Sasi Rohit Penumatsa |
Produced by | Snehal Jangala |
Starring | Rahul Ramakrishna Master Sai Pramila Boddeti Feroze Ahmed |
Cinematography | Gnana Shekar V. S. |
Edited by | Avanti Ruya |
Music by | Vivek Sagar [2] |
Production companies | Avanti Chitranaalayam Million Dreams Creations |
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Running time | 112 Minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Sheeshmahal [3] is a 2024 Indian anthology film, based on India's International Children's Film Festival, [4] and directed by Camp Sasi. [5] The film is jointly produced by Million Dreams Creations and Avanti Chitranaalayam. Vivek Sagar [6] has composed music for the film with Piyush Mishra [7] and Rahul Ram of Indian Ocean (band) [8] as lyricist and singers. The film also depicts majority of Hyderabad city and its culture before the metro lookover. Although the film was shot in 2013, and had a few private screening events, the film was theatrically released on 14 February 2024. [9] The film features segments in Telugu and English.
The Documentary:
The Teenagers:
The Canteen Owner:
The Fakeer:
Sheeshmahal was initially titled Festen. The film was shot in 27 days around the International Children's Film Festival [4] which is hosted every 2 years in Hyderabad. [10] Sheeshmahal takes an independent look at the experiences of participants from different states. Director Camp Sasi said “The best way to capture the real flavor of the fest was to shoot the film during the fest itself; no amount of set designing can replicate the mood. The atmosphere itself lends to a very good mood-building scene.” [3]
While the movie was being filmed, most of the cast and crew were newcomers, including music director Vivek Sagar, cinematographer Gnana Shekar V. S., actor Rahul Ramakrishna, writer and director Camp Sasi. By the time of its theatrical release, Vivek Sagar has grown to be a household name, Rahul Ramakrishna became a mainstream film actor, and sound designer Sanal George went on to win 65th National Film Awards for Best Sound Design.
Sheeshmahal | ||||
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Soundtrack album by | ||||
Released | 20 November 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
Length | 29:57 | |||
Language | Hindi, Telugu, English, Tamil | |||
Label | Tapeloop | |||
Producer | Vivek Sagar | |||
Vivek Sagar chronology | ||||
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The music was composed by Vivek Sagar with one song composed by Piyush Mishra. The album was first released in 2016. [11] The album comprises four Hindi songs, one Tamil, one Telugu, and one English. [12] [13] Critics regarded "Rainbows in the Sky" and "Citramaga" as the album's highlights. [12] [14]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Hota Hai" | Piyush Mishra | Piyush Mishra | Piyush Mishra | 3:49 |
2. | "Citramaga" | Kala Sandeep | Vivek Sagar | Shri | 3:59 |
3. | "Bhatki Raaton Ko" | Piyush Mishra | Vivek Sagar | Rahul Ram | 3:46 |
4. | "Aagi Aagi" | Goreti Venkanna | Vivek Sagar | Dake Balaji | 4:57 |
5. | "Rainbows in the Sky" | Shri | Vivek Sagar | Shri | 3:39 |
6. | "Bhola Sa Mann Tha" | Piyush Mishra | Vivek Sagar | Piyush Mishra | 5:49 |
7. | "BabaRag or King of The World" | Streets of Chikkadpally | Vivek Sagar | Streets of Chikkadpally | 3:59 |
Total length: | 29:57 |
The film was exclusively released on 14 February 2024 at Prasads Multiplex in Hyderabad. [9] The film was streamed on ETV Win on 22 February 2024. [15]
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