8 x 10 Tasveer
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Directed by | Nagesh Kukunoor |
Written by | Nagesh Kukunoor |
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Cinematography | Vikas Shivraman |
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Running time | 119 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Box office | est. ₹235.80 million[2] |
8 x 10 Tasveer (transl. 8 x 10 picture) is a 2009 Indian
The film co-stars
The film was released theatrically on 3 April 2009. Following the mixed reception, it became a
Plot
Jai Puri, a forest ranger in
Happi enlists the help of Sally, a nurse who helps with a medical aide to Jai as he enters the photo from Anil's point of view and sees him talk to Savitri about something she doesn't want a part in. Jai re-enters enters the photo from Adit's point of view and realizes it was him who gave Sunder the pills to mix in Jatin's drink. Adit, realizing Jai knows the truth, tries to kill him but flees when Happi returns after receiving a message from Jai about Adit being the killer. Later, Anil reveals that Jatin wanted to give his wealth to Jai's environment company, due to which the three men planned to kill Jai so that they don't lose their share. Jai realizes Savitri is in danger as she's about to transfer the money, and gets stabbed before Jai arrives and a chase ensues. The attacker manages to escape, but Savitri tells Jai to look for a box inside a room, which he does. He gets an adrenaline injection from Sally, and informs Happi that Jatin saw someone before falling, and that was what he wanted to tell Jai about earlier. He re-enters from Jatin's point of view, and is left in a stupor when the attacker enters and burns the photograph.
The attacker and the last person Jatin saw turns out to be Jai's small twin brother Jeet, whose falling from a cliff led to Jai gaining his ability. Jeet, who was assumed dead, believed Jai pushed him on purpose, and a doctor advised Savitri and Jatin to erase Jeet's memories so as to cure Jai. Sheila had been working with Jeet and helped him copy Jai's lifestyle and habits so that he can replace him after killing him. Jeet had also disclosed his identity to Savitri after stabbing her, due to which she told Jai to look for the box containing their photos. However, Jai gains consciousness due to having injected the adrenaline, and a brawl ensues, leading to Happi getting killed by Sheila and Jai getting thrown into the water, where he also discovers the corpse of Adit but manages to free himself. Jai holds Sheila on gunpoint and convinces Jeet that his falling from the cliff was merely an accident. He assures him that they will reunite, before Sheila shoots Jeet wounding him in the process and then Sheila herself gets shot leading to both dying. Jai finds some closure and returns to his mothers home. He comes across one of the family photos and attempts to use his ability again. His mother sees this and places a hand over the photo stopping him. She consoles him and he finally accepts that what happened was not his fault.
Cast
- Akshay Kumar as Jai Puri / Jeet Puri (Dual Role)
- Ayesha Takia as Sheila Patel
- Sharmila Tagore as Savitri Puri
- Jaaved Jaaferi as Habibullah "Happi" Pasha
- Girish Karnad as Anil Sharma
- Anant Mahadevan as Sunder Puri
- Benjamin Gilani as Jatin Puri
- Rushad Rana as Adit Malhotra
- Pia Shah as Sally Kohli
- Darlene L'Archeveque as Paramedic
- Uttara Baokar as Bibiji
Production
In March 2008, the cast and crew filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and a few parts were noticed to be the Western Cape of South Africa.
Following initial delays due to visa and luggage problems, the film's budget increased more than expected.[6] The film was further delayed because of the producers-distributors dispute with exhibitors over revenue-sharing terms and the IPL. The Guild had decided not to release any new films after 3 April, but paying heed to Percept Picture Company's request, decided that the strike would commence after 4 April facilitating the film's 3 April release.[8]
Close to the release of the film, rumors spread that the release would be stalled due to certain misunderstandings between the producers Percept Picture Company and the music distributors T-Series. Cheques of Rs 66.7 million given by PPC to T Series bounced, giving rise to rumours that the film would not be released on the stipulated date. However, PPC CEO Navin Shah, confirmed that the cheques had bounced but also stated that a demand draft had already been given to the music partners and that film's release would be on schedule.[9]
Release
The film was expected to lure audiences to theaters primarily because of a public holiday on 3 April, but the film failed to garner much appreciation and opened to a lowly 30%–40% start at major multiplexes across the country.[10] The film was stiffly contested by Fast & Furious at the box office.
Filmmakers believe that the primary reasons for the film's disappointing run at the box office were the lack of a blockbuster soundtrack and a less targeted promotion. Vivek Agnihotri stated, "I saw the film in an empty theater. One of the main reasons why I think the film didn't even take an opening is due to Akshay's brand promise, which is pure entertainment. I think makers couldn't exploit it. As a result, they not just wasted an opportunity but also annoyed viewers who love Akshay. Also, no one understood the genre of the film."[11]
Box office
8 x 10 Tasveer grossed ₹235.80 million worldwide.[2] It was a disaster, yet Akshay Kumar commented that the film is one of his favorite films he had done.
Critical reception
The film was panned by critics. Taran Adarsh of
Music
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Length | 41:58 | |||
Label | T-Series | |||
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The music was composed by
The music's reception was average. Joginder Tuteja of Bollywood Hungama gave the music 2 out of 5 stars and said, "8x10 Tasveer has an average soundtrack with "Nazaara Hai" being the pick of the lot. The two romantic numbers do not go an extra distance though the solo rap song "I Got The Picture" does make for an interesting hear."[15]
Atta Khan of Planet Bollywood rated the music 4/10, saying, "The music of 8x10 Tasveer is a huge let down and I'm surprised it got the backing of Nagesh based on the high standards he set for previous soundtracks. It just sounds rushed, lacks synergy and is utterly forgettable."[16]
No. | Title | Music | Artist(s) | Length |
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1. | "Nazaara Hai" | Bohemia J.Hind | 5:05 | |
5. | "Kuch Iss Tarah" | Salim-Sulaima | Mohit Chauhan, Tulsi Kumar | 4:38 |
6. | "Hafiz Khuda" (Remix by DJ A-Myth) | Salim-Sulaiman | Mohit Chauhan, Tulsi Kumar | 3:26 |
7. | "Nazaara Hai" (Remix by DJ A-Myth) | Salim-Sulaiman | Vishal Dadlani | 4:30 |
8. | "Aaja Maahi" (remix by DJ A-Myth) | Neeraj Shridhar | Neeraj Shridhar, Tulsi Kumar | 4:49 |
9. | "I Got The Picture" (Remix by DJ A-Myth) | Bohemia | Bohemia J.Hind | 2:46 |
10. | "Kuch Iss Tarah" (Remix by DJ A-Myth) | Salim-Sulaiman | Mohit Chauhan, Tulsi Kumar | 3:24 |
References
- ^ "8X10 Tasveer". Bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ a b "8 x 10 Tasveer - Movie". Box Office India.
- ^ "Working with Akshay in '8x10' was terrific: Nagesh Kukunoor". India Today.
I like to dabble in different genres; action was one I had not explored till now. Definitely, making an action thriller did have challenges attached to it, but it was equally exciting to make this film.
- The Telegraph India.
Here, it was an out-and-out action thriller. Just the way the premise of the film is set up and the way the film takes off. It's a genre I technically hadn't dabbled in, and that is always the most exciting thing for me.
- ^ "8 x 10 Tasveer - The Making Of The Film". Retrieved 17 May 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Upala KBR (3 October 2007). "Nagesh renames jinxed Tasveer to Eight by Ten". One India. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2008.
- News18. 6 April 2009.
- ^ "Percept Picture is feeling the heat too - Times Of India". 23 October 2012. Archived from the original on 23 October 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Percept denies stalling release of 8x10 Tasveer". The Financial Express. 27 March 2009. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "8x10 Tasveer disappoints at the Box Office". Entertainment, oneindia, in. 6 April 2009.
- ^ ""Rituda brought back focus on Bengali middle class" – Madhur : Bollywood News". Bollywood Hungama. 31 May 2013. Archived from the original on 1 May 2009.
- CNN-IBN. Archived from the originalon 5 April 2009. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ Kazmi, Nikhat (3 April 2009). "8x10 Tasveer". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ Baliga, Shashi (3 April 2009). "Tasveer 8 x 10". Mumbai: Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ "8x10 Tasveer : Music Review by Joginder Tuteja". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 24 March 2009. Retrieved 31 March 2009.
- ^ "8x10 Tasveer - music review by Atta Khan - Planet Bollywood". Planetbollywood.com. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
External links
- 8 x 10 Tasveer at IMDb
- 8 x 10 Tasveer at Rotten Tomatoes
- 8 x 10 Tasveer at AllMovie