Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic

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Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Movie Poster.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Kunal Kohli
Written byKunal Kohli
Produced by Aditya Chopra
Kunal Kohli
Starring Saif Ali Khan
Rani Mukerji
Rishi Kapoor
Ameesha Patel
Cinematography Sudeep Chatterjee
Edited by Amitabh Shukla
Music bySongs:
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Score:
Sandeep Chowta
Production
companies
Distributed by Yash Raj Films
Release date
  • 27 June 2008 (2008-06-27)
Running time
145 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹230 million (US$2.8 million) [2]
Box office₹372.53 million (US$4.5 million) [2]

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (English: A Little Love, A Little Magic) is a 2008 Indian fantasy comedy-drama film with Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji in lead roles, and Rishi Kapoor and Ameesha Patel in supporting roles. The child artists include Akshat Chopra, Shriya Sharma, Rachit Sidana and Ayushi Burman. Directed, written and co-produced by Kunal Kohli, the film is produced and distributed by Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra under their banner Yash Raj Films.

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Released on 27 June 2008 in India, it grossed ₹37.25 crores on a budget of ₹23 crores, and was deemed a "flop" by Box Office India. [2] It received generally mixed reviews, with praise for its performances and humor, but criticism for script and screenplay.

Plot

Ranbir Talwar, a leading industrialist in India, is lonely because he has lost everyone who is dear to him which include his childhood friend, who moves away, and his mother, who passes away, during his childhood. As a result of distraction, he accidentally kills a husband and wife, while driving. The judge sentences him to look after the deceased's four children until the youngest child turns 18 years of age, and to do so without sending them to a boarding school nor keeping them in the care of anyone else. Additionally, the judge warns him that if he fails to look after them properly, then he will be sentenced to 20 years in prison without parole. The children resent Ranbir for his role in their parents' death and desire revenge, whereas he is unprepared to live with them, making both him and the children miserable in this situation.

One day, the children pray to God for help. God discusses the matter with his fairy-like angels and decides to send Geeta, his favourite and the most whimsical of the angels, to unite Ranbir with the children. God warns her not to use her ability to alter reality during her time on earth. Geeta ignores God's warning and uses this power often, providing comic relief, she descends upon earth and disguises herself as a mortal. She appoints herself as the children's governess and places the children in awe of her by using her transformative powers. Soon, she ingratiates herself with them through her supportive affection and positivity. The children begin to cherish her and depend on her while Ranbir remains perplexed and overwhelmed by her dominance of his affairs. He soon becomes enamored of her, despite the interference by his girlfriend, Malaika.

Ranbir's relationship with Malaika ends when Geeta asks if he wants to end their relationship. She along with the children successfully ruin her birthday party. Ranbir eventually begins getting involved with the children's lives after Geeta tells him that he just needs to see their dreams and see what troubles them. As Ranbir and the children slowly bond, the children forsake their desire for revenge and treat him as an older brother. On one such incident, Ranbir took the kids and Geeta along to Los Angeles, as he has a conference trip with his boss. He invites them to play golf and the oldest child who wishes to gain revenge and mistreats the children of the boss. He throws insults at the children but Ranbir defends them. Geeta is called back to heaven as she has succeeded in uniting Ranbir and the children. Upset, Ranbir and the children go to a church to pray that she returns to them. After God talks with Geeta, he concedes to her wishes and changes Geeta into a human who now has emotions allowing her to return to the children. Geeta marries Ranbir and gives birth to a daughter, who inherits the ability to alter reality, despite Geeta's loss of her own power. Nevertheless, they all live happily ever after.

Cast

Production

Development

In September 2007, the film began shooting in Delhi, with some portions also being shot in Alibaug, Bangkok and Los Angeles. [3] The shooting of the film was completed on 3 February 2008. [4]

Soundtrack

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
Soundtrack album by
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Released21 May 2008 (2008-05-21)
Genre Film soundtrack
Length29:16
Label YRF Music
Producer Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy chronology
Taare Zameen Par
(2007)		Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
(2008)		 Rock On!!
(2008)

The music of the film was composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. [5]

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Pyaar Ke Liye" Shankar Mahadevan 5:07
2."Nihaal Ho Gayi"Shankar Mahadevan4:11
3."Bulbula"Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan 3:21
4."Lazy Lamhe" Anusha Mani 5:12
5."Beetey Kal Se" Shreya Ghoshal, Sneha Suresh4:56
6."Nihaal Ho Gayi" (DJ Aqeel Remix)Shankar Mahadevan3:51
7."Lazy Lamhe"" (DJ Aqeel Remix)Anusha Mani5:58

Reception

Box office

According to Box Office India, Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic had a poor opening and altogether grossed ₹295 million (US$3.5 million). [2]

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 86% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10. [6] Anil Sinanan of Time Out gave the film 4 out of 5, calling it a "skilful bolly-blend of ‘ Mary Poppins ’ meets ‘ The Sound of Music ’." [7]

Conversely, Namrata Joshi of Outlook gave the film 2 out of 5, writing, "A reasonably nice kiddie flick, but fails to reach out to adults. Essentially like a cartoon film, utterly simplistic in every aspect-characters, plot or narration." [8]

Accolades

List of awards and nominations
AwardCeremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef(s)
Stardust Awards 2009 Stardust AwardsNew Musical Sensation (Female) Anusha Mani for Lazy Lamhe Nominated [9]
Producers Guild Film Awards 4th Film & Television Producers Guild AwardsBest Special EffectsNeil Cunningham and M.S. Senthil NathanNominated [10]

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