CityLights movie is a 2014 Bollywood drama film directer is Hansal Mehta while Producer is Mukesh Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt under banner of Vishesh Films and Fox Star Studios.
This film leading stars cast are Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha in the Main roles.This film is the debut of the talented young actress, Patralekha in the lead female role. Rajkumar Rao and Patralekha started dating during the film. It is a remake of the BAFTA nominated British film Metro Manila.
The film story is revolving around a poor farmer from Rajasthan coming to Mumbai in search of livelihood.
The film released on 30 May 2014, and won positive critics reviews. In spite of releasing in just 350 screens, CityLights became a success due to its low cost of production and consistent collections at the box office.
- Directer : Hansal Mehta
- Producer : Mukesh Bhatt
- Screenplay : Ritesh Shah
- Starring : Rajkummar Rao,Patralekha, Manav Kaul
- Music/Songs : Jeet Ganguly
- Background score : Raju Singh
- Cinematography : Dev Agarwal
- Editor : Apurva Asrani
- Production company : Vishesh Films
- Distributor : Fox Star Studios
- Genres : Drama, Thriller
- Release date : 30 May 2014
- Running time : 1hr 59minutes
- Country : India
- Language : Hindi
CityLights movie trailer :
CityLights movie star cast :
- Rajkummar Rao as a Deepak Singh
- Patralekhaa Paul as a Rakhee (as Patralekhaa)
- Manav Kaul as a Vishnu- Deepak’s workmate
- Khushboo Upadhyay as a Sonali – Bar Dancer
- Sadiya Siddiqui as a Sudha- Vishnu’s wife
- Pramod Pathak as a Boss Mhatre – Security firm
- Vinod Rawat as a Jayesh bhai
- Gautam Berde as a Thug Broker
- Vaibhavi Upadhyay as a Maahi- Deepak’s daughter
- Atul Mongia as a Bonnie
- Resh Lamba as a Waqaar
- Mallhar Goenka as a Sachin
- Amarjeet Singh as a Tea Shopkeeper
Pre-Production :
CityLights known as a lead actress Patralekha Paul’s debut, known by her screen name, Her original name is Anwita Paul. As Paul was in a relationship with the lead actor Rajkumar Rao, the production house did not disclose her name until the trailer was released. When press kept questioning about the lead actress, the filmmakers dismissed the question.
While the film was originally set to be directed by Ajay Bahl, due to creative differences he was replaced by Hansal Mehta. In December 2013, it was announced that shooting would begin in Rajasthan.
The film was first scheduled to release on 1 May 2014, which was subsequently shifted to 30 May. On 5 May 26 minutes of footage was previewed at a Mumbai event.
CityLights movie songs / Music :
The film all songs composer is Jeet Gannguli with lyricist is Rashmi Singh while
The film Background score composer is Raju Singh.
Rashmi Singh received Best Lyricist award at the 60th Filmfare Awards for her lyrics to the song “Muskurane.”
- “Muskurane”……………Arijit Singh
- “Darbadar”………………….Neeti Mohan
- “Ek Charraiya”……………….Arijit Singh
- “Citylights” (Title Song)…….Ustad Rashid Khan
- “Soney Do”……………………………..Arijit Singh
- “Ek Charraiya” (Unplugged))……..Jeet Gannguli
- “Muskurane” (Unplugged)………….Mohammad Irfan Ali
“Muskurane” full video song :
- Singer : Arijit Singh
- Lyricist : Rashmi Singh
- Music Director : Jeet Gannguli
- Music Banner : Sony Music India VEVO
“Ek Charraiya” full video song :
- Singer : Arijit Singh
- Lyricist : Rashmi Singh
- Music Director : Jeet Gannguli
- Music Banner : Sony Music India VEVO
Review of the film :
This film reviews are highly positive from critics.
Critics reviews :
- Times of India critics gave 3.5 star out of 5 star and stated that “The cinematography of “Citylights” by Dev Agarwal is wonderful. Shots of the family sleeping against a rubbish pile, a ‘3BHK’ in a construction site, Deepak staring at an ocean of pure despair, a fallen cycle in a courtyard, stand out. The family’s migration stays with you as a vivid new experience – but its city sojourn occasionally reminds you of familiar moments.”
- Shubhra Gupta from Indianexpress gave 3 star out of 5 star and stated that “CityLights Film that moves you intermittently.
- Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama gave 3.5 star from 5 star and stated that “On the whole, CITYLIGHTS is one of the most captivating movie experiences of late. An expertly-crafted heartbreaker, this tragic tale has a riveting plot, power-packed narrative, soulful music and arresting performances to haunt you much after the screening has concluded. A must watch!”
- Hindustan Times critics Sweta Kaushal writes that “Hansal Mehta’s direction makes Citylights “intensely gripping and thought-provoking, the interplay of emotions and how the couple copes with city’s hardships are the high points of the film.”
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CityLights movie Box office collection :
- Screens : 450
- First Day – Friday : 0.65 crores
- 2nd Day Saturday : 1.26 crores
- 3rd Day Sunday : 1.55 crores
- First Weekend : 3.47 crores
- 4th Day Monday : 0.65 crores
- 5th Day Tuesday : 0.55 crores
- First Week : 5.65 crores
- Second Week : 0.82 crores
- Third Week : 0.11 crores
- Lifetime India (net) : 7 crores
- Worldwide Gross : 9 crores
- Citylights movie Budget : 9 crores
- Citylights movie Verdict : Disaster
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