Jackpot (2009 film)
Jackpot (Bengali: জ্যাকপট) is a 2009 Bengali film directed by Kaushik Ganguly. The film stars Hiran Chatterjee, Koyel Mallick, Rahul Banerjee, and Sohini Paul (the daughter of Tapas Paul).[1][2][3][4] It was Paul's second film after her debut in Bow Barracks Forever.[5]
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| Directed by | Kaushik Ganguly |
| Produced by | Srikant Mohota, Mahendra Soni |
| Starring | Hiran Chatterjee Koyel Mallick Rahul Banerjee Sohini Paul |
| Music by | Jeet Gannguli |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
| Budget | ₹ 8.5 million |
| Box office | ₹ 4.7 million |
Plot
The film is about a reality show organized by Star Ananda, where the two finalists, Arka (Hiran Chatterjee) from the hills and Dodo (Rahul Banerjee) from Sundarbans Sajnekhali, are given two tasks to fulfill. Dodo is given the duty of a police constable at Bhawanipur police station while Arka is given the duty of a driver. They have three days and two nights to battle out and win the prize of Rs. 1 million. The one who makes fewer mistakes wins the jackpot.
Anchor Suman Dey becomes the host, a runaway from a mental hospital. Mayhem begins when Piu's older sister and brother-in-law report at the Bhawanipur police station (where Dodo and Mithu are posted) and Arka comes to know about Piu's problems. As Arka and Dodo are in disguise, they use fake names to cover up their identity. Arka becomes Jackie and Dodo becomes Potla. Thus while Arka flees to the hills with Piu to fulfill his job and win the money, Dodo with Goldar and Mithu start chasing them, not knowing that Piu is actually with Arka. After a lot of hue and fuss Arka manages to take Piu to her lost love (she was escaping only to find her lost love, Abhirup) and Dodo catches up with them.
Arka and Dodo are crowned champions. Arka donates the entire Rs. 5 million for Piu's medical expenses. Dodo donates his share of Rs. 5 million for the same noble cause. It is revealed that Dodo and Arka are best friends and Dodo had persuaded Arka to participate in the show. Mithu and Dodo become love birds, while Arka devotes his concentration to the orphaned, lonely and mentally stagnated Piu.
Cast
- Hiran as Arko
- Koel Mallick as Piyu
- Rahul as Dodo
- Sohini Paul as Mithu
- Biswajit Chakraborty as police inspector (boro babu)
- Dev, in a special dance appearance for the remake of the song "Jibone Ki Pabona"
Music
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| Released | 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Studio | Shree Venkatesh Films | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Shree Venkatesh Films | |||
| Producer | Srikant Mohota, Mahendra Soni | |||
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All music is composed by Jeet Gannguli.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jibone Ki Pabo Na" | Shaan | 3:48 |
| 2. | "Celebrity" | Jojo | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Bhola Jay Na" | Nachiketa Chakraborty | 6:12 |
| 4. | "Aari Aari" | Shreya Ghoshal | 3:59 |
| 5. | "Ajke Haat Barie" | 4:21 | |
| 6. | "Ami Chanchala He" | 4:27 | |
| 7. | "Kalke Chilam Jajabar" | 3:53 | |
| 8. | "Prithibi Onek Boro" | 5:46 |
See also
References
- "Hitting a jackpot? - ScreenIndia.Com". screenindia.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- "TNZBlog". blog.tollynewz.com. Archived from the original on 8 December 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- Nag, Kushali (16 January 2009). "Reality on road". Calcutta, India: telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- "Road Romeo". The Telegraph India. Calcutta (Kolkata). 18 October 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- "Kaushik Ganguly hits Jackpot". kolkatablog.org. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2009.