51-700: Shakun Batra (born 1 January 1983) is an Indian filmmaker, actor and writer. His first film was the romantic comedy Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012). He followed this with the ensemble family drama Kapoor & Sons (2016) and the Amazon Prime Video original noir romantic drama Gehraiyaan (2022), also his production debut. Batra entered the film industry working as a side actor in the film Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006), and then moved on to become an assistant director on films like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) and Rock On!! (2008), while starring in
102-458: A Marathi film Uttarayan in 2004. Film music eventually came his way, Anurag Kashyap had just returned from NY, had heard a lot of underground music there, he wanted someone who does this kind of music in India. Asks Shilpa Rao , I want someone who does this kind of music which is beyond anyone can imagine, why is no-one doing this kind of Music here in India, Shilpa Rao says there's this one guy who
153-549: A band known as Om the Fusion Band, who performed at local gigs, small shows and live performances. They struck gold when Times Music took notice at one of their shows, and offered to launch their album. The album however did not fare well, due to lack of promotion. Eventually Trivedi went on to compose for theatre (Hindi, English and Gujarati plays), background music for television shows, programming for some Marathi films, live performances, dandiya shows , orchestras etc. He also had
204-525: A brief stint composing advertisement jingles, for brands such as McDonald's and Airtel . After sound engineer and Audio Garage Recording Studio owner Arvind Vishwakarma introduced Trivedi to Sony BMG , he began composing music for non-film albums. As a part of his two-year contract, Trivedi composed some tracks for Abhijeet Sawant 's Junoon and one song in Prashant Tamang 's debut album. He arranged for many musicians including Amartya Bobo Rahut for
255-586: A decent opening at the international box office. In the UK, in its opening weekend, the film collected £242,177 in 53 screens. It fared even better in the United States, collecting $ 1.7 million from 111 screens in its opening weekend. Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi (born 8 April 1979) is an Indian music director, singer, film scorer, composer, music producer and lyricist who works primarily in Hindi films. After working as
306-582: A drowning background score. Imran Khan has impeccable comic timing as the highly-strung guy with straight-faced expressions. He effortlessly portrays the various shades of his character, be it the obedient son, an inexperienced bachelor or a man who has just discovered the world is his oyster. The beautiful and adorable Kareena Kapoor never goes overboard as the sociable and vibrant hairdresser unlike her character in Jab We Met . Daily Bhaskar gave 3 out of 5 stars and concluded saying, "Overall, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
357-403: A live band and an ensemble of vocalists and instrumentalists, the performances offer an immersive experience, where acoustic, rock, orchestral, and electronic elements come together to create a rich musical tapestry. Each song is enhanced by elaborate stage designs and visual effects, adding a layer of spectacle that elevates the concert experience. The dynamic energy of the musicians, combined with
408-507: A moderate commercial success. Rahul Kapoor, an architect, has always been on the road to perfection as per the wishes of his domineering father, Sushil Kapoor, and socialite mother, Seema Kapoor. After suddenly losing his job in Vegas, he hides the truth from his parents and looks for another job. Unable to cope with unemployment, he goes to a psychologist and runs into another patient, Riana Braganza. A series of events lead Riana to believe that he
459-424: A new job while making time for photography. He remains hopeful that one day he will convince Riana to go back to that chapel with him. Both remain good friends, with an ending note from Rahul claiming that he is finally happy with his life, as the credits roll. Pre-production work on Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu began in 2010 when Karan Johar announced his plans of making a new project with debutant Shakun Batra. Following
510-475: A night of debauchery, accidentally marries a free-spirited hairstylist named Riana Braganza. After mutually deciding to annul the marriage, Rahul begins a one-sided attraction for Riana, which threatens to ruin their new friendship. Development began in 2010, when Johar signed Batra and Khan for a film to be made under his banner. Inspired by the Woody Allen style of film-making, Ayesha Devitre and Batra worked on
561-689: A section of the musical score was directly lifted from Portman's composition, Trivedi as well as Lootera's director/producer Vikramaditya Motwane and producer Anurag Kashyap defended the allegations as a mere coincidence. Again, in 2015 Trivedi was accused of plagiarism. His composition of the ballad "Nazdeekiyan" for Dharma Productions ' Shandaar (2015) was suspiciously similar to popular alternative-rock band Coldplay 's "Oceans" from their sixth studio album Ghost Stories (2014). Trivedi claimed coincidence once again and said, "I swear on my music, I didn't copy it at all. I will quit music if I would ever do plagiarism. There are seven music notes, which are used in
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#1732894068417612-487: A team owned by liquor baron Vijay Mallya . Between scoring for films, Trivedi also wrote the title track for the reality show Big Switch aired on UTV Bindaas . He also provided the music and background score for the ensemble romantic comedy-drama Aisha (2010), which also had him providing vocals for two songs, "Suno Aisha" and "Sham". He then composed the songs and score for Ishaqzaade (2012) and Lootera (2013) which earned him his second and third nominations for
663-543: A theatre and jingle composer and composing for non-film albums, he debuted as a film composer in the 2008 Hindi film Aamir , he gained prominence for his work in the Hindi film Dev.D (2009). Amit Trivedi was born in Bandra , Mumbai . Growing up, his only connect with music was devotional songs and Gujarati folk . His native city is Ahmedabad, Gujarat . In college days, along with Amartya, Shriram Iyer, Ram and Vish started
714-438: A wide range of audiences and stands as a testament to his enduring impact on contemporary Indian music.. He is currently managed by Tarsame Mittal Talent Management for his live shows. Amit Trivedi has been accused of plagiarising music more than once. He was accused of copying the background score for Lootera from Rachel Portman 's "We Had Today" track from One Day (2011)'s original soundtrack. Despite clear evidence that
765-801: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu ( transl. That's me and you ) is a 2012 Indian Hindi -language romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Shakun Batra in his directorial debut and produced by Karan Johar and Hiroo Yash Johar under the banner of Dharma Productions , alongside Ronnie Screwvala of UTV Motion Pictures . The film stars Imran Khan and Kareena Kapoor , with Ratna Pathak Shah , Boman Irani and Ram Kapoor in supporting roles. The plot centers on an uptight architect named Rahul Kapoor, living in Las Vegas , Nevada , who loses his job and, following
816-459: Is a typical popcorn entertainment with super-amazing climax which puts it in a different league altogether." Sukanya Verma for Rediff too gave the film 3 stars out of 5, and commented, " Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is neither on the epic side like Dharma Productions' great, grand ancestors nor weighed down by an overload of pop culture references of those that define the genre." Komal Nahta for Koimoi, too, gave 3 out of 5 stars, saying Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
867-431: Is also unemployed and has not paid her rent, loses her accommodation, and an initially hesitant Rahul lets her stay with him till her problem gets resolved. During these few days, they get to know each other better. Rahul is revealed to be interested in photography, while Riana recounts her ambition to be a ballet dancer, which was destroyed after she broke her ankle in childhood. Their friendship develops as Riana gives Rahul
918-545: Is an entertaining and enjoyable fare for the city audience. Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave it 3 out of 5 stars and said " Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a narrative that unfolds mainly through dialogue, and the lighter moments come at you as the odd couple gets to know each other. The humor hits the mark many times and falls flat occasionally, but the movie doesn't grate because the characters aren't trying too hard to be cute." The Economic Times gave 2.5 stars out of 5, and said "It's perfect in whatever it offers. But what it offers
969-421: Is doing it suggested his name to film director Anurag Kashyap . The latter was in search of a new composer with a distinct vision for his next film. Asked Shilpa Rao about After meeting Trivedi, Kashyap offered him the chance to compose the soundtrack to Dev.D . Although it was scheduled to be his debut, Dev.D ran into production delays and was shelved for some time. Upon Kashyap's recommendation, Trivedi
1020-507: Is overpowered by his father. Two days later, during a family dinner, Rahul angrily divulges the complete truth to his parents, who are in denial, and their business partners, after realising the meaninglessness of his pretense. He rushes back to Riana to apologise for his behaviour while Riana apologises she never intended to lead him on. After a night of reflection and deep conversation, they decide to maintain their friendship. The duo return to Las Vegas and finalise their annulment. Rahul gets
1071-1003: Is quite average in volume." Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said "The film passes by pleasantly enough past all its expected roadsigns, providing a smile and an occasional chuckle but making you wish for more newness." On the contrary, Kunal Guha of Yahoo! gave 2 stars out of 5, saying "this film doesn't subscribe to every cliché associated with this auspicious day for getting Main and Tu to become Hum." Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu opened well in multiplexes in North India , while other areas had an average opening at multiplexes. On its first day, it earned about ₹ 52.5 million (US$ 630,000) nett, with major collections coming from Mumbai , Delhi NCR , Punjab and Mysore . It collected ₹ 72.5 million (US$ 870,000) nett on Saturday, while ₹ 85.0 million (US$ 1.0 million) on Sunday, hence totaling its first weekend collection around ₹ 210 million (US$ 2.5 million). On Monday,
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#17328940684171122-459: Is sent by her ex-boyfriend to stalk her, and she ends up taking his file by mistake. Riana, who later realises her mistake, calls him and apologises for her behaviour. They meet up on Christmas Eve , and Riana invites Rahul to have a few drinks with her. A few drinks turn into a night of intoxicated revelry, and they end up marrying each other. Horrified the following morning, they decide to get it annulled as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Riana, who
1173-681: Is set on two weeks of the life of two characters, played by Imran and Kareena." On the other hand, Johar said it was inspired by the Woody Allen style of film-making. He added that there would be "lot more conversation happening here" and there would be "these walk-talk sequences where it is just you and the camera in motion." Principal photography commenced in November 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada after Khan had completed working on Mere Brother Ki Dulhan and later continued in Los Angeles . After completing
1224-480: Is that it's not crude, sniggering or vindictive. Instead it's rather sweet and sometimes even a little unexpected." Avijit Ghosh of The Times of India gave 4 out of 5 stars and said that, " Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is the sweetest heartbreak that Bollywood has conjured in a long, long time." Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama also gave 4 out of 5 stars saying, "This take on love is refined, smart, lively and thoroughly pleasing thanks to its characters, conversations and
1275-538: The Filmfare Award for Best Music Director , before receiving the National Film Award for Best Music Direction , the highest recognition for Indian composers. Trivedi wrote the score for Wake Up Sid (2009) and one of his compositions " Iktara " was also included in the soundtrack. In 2009 itself, Trivedi was roped in by Anshu Sharma to compose the team anthem "Game for More" for Royal Challengers Bangalore ,
1326-504: The 2018 film Kedarnath produced by RSVP Movies and Guy in The Sky Pictures. Indradhanush (Concert) Indradhanush is a live concert series by renowned Indian music director and singer Amit Trivedi, known for his genre-blending and innovative approach towards music. The concert is named after the Hindi word for "rainbow," symbolizing the variety of emotions and musical styles that define his work which have had various emotions in
1377-582: The Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. He then composed the soundtrack for Vikas Bahl 's highly acclaimed Queen (2014), which earned him his fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director. He then earned three consecutive nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his diverse compositions in Udta Punjab (2016), Secret Superstar (2017) and Manmarziyaan (2018). He won Best Song for "Naina Da Kya Kasoor" at
1428-769: The News18 Reel Movie Awards from Andhadhun (2018). Apart from "Naina Da Kya Kasoor", he also sang "Laila Laila" for the film. In 2019, Power Brands honored him with the Best Music Director of the Year award for Andhadhun at the Bollywood Film Journalists Awards (BFJA). Trivedi again earned two consecutive nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his compositions in Haseen Dillruba (2021) and Uunchai (2022). Trivedi
1479-491: The concerts showcase a range of emotional depth, from soulful romance to intense drama and rebellious energy. While his film music often reflects the narrative complexities of the stories, Trivedi's independent compositions offer a glimpse into his experimental and more personal musical expressions. This combination of well-known cinematic hits and non-film projects reflects his versatility and ability to connect with audiences across genres and moods. Performances Supported by
1530-481: The film "keeps you riveted as you move from one family fight to another" and praised Batra for giving "a refreshing new voice to an old, tried and tested trope." Batra's next was a noir romantic drama that revolves around two couples, starring Deepika Padukone , Siddhant Chaturvedi , Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa . The film, also his production debut, was expected to go on floors in March 2020. Titled Gehraiyaan , it
1581-566: The film netted around ₹ 25.0 million (US$ 300,000), with a 50% drop in collections as compared to first day. On Tuesday, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu had a jump and earned around ₹ 45.0 million (US$ 540,000) nett, owing to Valentine's Day . At the end of its first week, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu earned a total of ₹ 308 million (US$ 3.7 million). It added ₹ 75.0 million (US$ 900,000) and ₹ 15.0 million (US$ 180,000) during its second and third week respectively, taking its total to around ₹ 398 million (US$ 4.8 million) nett. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu had
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1632-550: The film's first schedule, the crew shifted to shoot in Pataudi , in the Indian state of Haryana , followed by Mumbai . As photography began in Vegas, media sources began to report that it could be an adaptation of the American romantic comedy , What Happens in Vegas (2008). Johar, however, went on to deny these reports, claiming that, if he wanted to remake the film, he would have bought
1683-416: The film. Imran is meant to be this very perfectionist young man. So while he is a very stuffy kind of a character, he is also very focused and doesn't let himself go. On the other hand Kareena plays this woman who is like a modern version of Geet from Jab We Met ." Batra mentioned, "It's a slice of life film, driven by characters. The plot is not primary, emotions of the characters are at the forefront. It
1734-491: The former as Nilesh, a minor character. He made his debut as a writer and director with the offbeat romantic comedy Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012). Rachel Saltz of The New York Times commented, "The happy surprise of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is that it's not crude, sniggering or vindictive. Instead it's rather sweet and sometimes even a little unexpected." Batra's next film was the ensemble family drama Kapoor & Sons (2016). Writing for The Hindu , Namrata Joshi said that
1785-429: The inclusion of popular tracks from Trivedi’s landmark films, as well as the opportunity to experience his lesser-known, more experimental works in a live setting. Legacy The Indradhanush concert series has further cemented Amit Trivedi’s status as one of India’s most versatile and innovative composers and singers. By combining his Bollywood compositions with his independent music, the series has expanded his appeal to
1836-400: The inherent humor." Piyali Dasgupta of NDTV , in her 4-star review, explained, "I'll play on the film's USP for this review and keep it short and crisp. No extra lines. But, just like you need to read this, you need to go and watch the film." DNA India recommended it and gave 4 stars out of 5 concluding, "All in all, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a delightful film that keeps getting better along
1887-604: The long break he always wanted. As they grow closer, Rahul develops feelings for Riana, who fails to reciprocate them. As New Year's Eve approaches, Riana plans to visit her family in India and asks Rahul to accompany her. He disagrees initially, as his parents live in Mumbai , but later gives in. Upon arrival, she introduces him to her family, making his feelings towards her grow. The next day, Riana takes him to visit her school. Amidst reflecting on her past relationships, he unsuccessfully tries to kiss her. Realising that she does not feel
1938-429: The middle of Vegas don't look so bad." A review carried by Birmingham Mail mentioned, Director Shakun Batra's film is a light-hearted watch depicting subjects like opposite attractions and modern-day relationships. It is refreshing to see the film not falling prey to melodramatic moments and over-the-top acting; so typical of Bollywood rom-coms. This is due to the casual and carefree dialogues flowing smoothly without
1989-489: The music he has created over the years. Concept and Music The Indradhanush concert series takes audiences on a journey through the diverse musical landscapes of Amit Trivedi's career. Each performance mirrors the many "colors" of human emotion, much like a rainbow, and features a seamless blend of his Bollywood compositions and independent works. Drawing from films like Dev.D, Lootera, Queen, Ishaqzaade, Udta Punjab, Manmarziyaan, Fitoor, Qala, Andhadhun, Udaan, and many more,
2040-400: The powerful emotional resonance of Trivedi’s compositions, creates an engaging atmosphere for the audience. Reception Indradhanush has been lauded for its diverse musical repertoire and the electrifying energy of its live performances. Both critics and audiences have praised the concert for its ability to merge genres seamlessly and for its high production value. Fans especially appreciate
2091-580: The rights to it. Originally referred to as Short Term Shaadi , the title and first look was launched by Johar in August 2011 via Twitter . According to him, " Short Term Shaadi was just a working title that attached itself to this film through the making. Neither the director nor I were happy with it from the start." The name Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu was derived from a song from the Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh starrer Khel Khel Mein (1975). On deciding to set
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2142-522: The script, with principal photography taking place in Vegas, Los Angeles , Pataudi and Mumbai . The film features music by Clinton Cerejo and Amit Trivedi , with the former composing the score and the latter composing the songs. The lyrics for songs were written by Amitabh Bhattacharya . Originally slated to release during the fall of 2011, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu eventually released on 10 February 2012, to positive critical reception, with major praise directed towards Kapoor and Khan's performance, and proved
2193-520: The soundtrack, and wrote the lyrics for one ("Aankh Micholi"). He shot to fame with the unusual music of Dev.D , giving many chartbusters like "Emosanal Attyachar", "Saali Khushi", "Pardesi", "Nayan Tarse" and many more. He was conferred with both the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent and the Best Background Score at the 55th Filmfare Awards , in addition to his first nomination for
2244-803: The stot in Vegas, Batra said that "the character of the place is very well defined and we need to show it as Las Vegas. It can't be shown as any other city. Since most films are not set there, it gets difficult. In case of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu , our film is set in Las Vegas and Mumbai." As filming took place during the winter in Vegas, the production team shot for double shifts to be cost effective. The music rights of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu were sold to T-Series for ₹ 60 million (US$ 720,000). The soundtrack, which released on 25 December 2011, featured music composed by Amit Trivedi with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya . The film released worldwide on 10 February 2012, coinciding with Valentine's Day celebrations. Upon release, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu received positive reviews and
2295-427: The success of their previous collaboration I Hate Luv Storys (2010), Khan was contracted by Johar to play the male lead. In an attempt to sign in an actress who had never worked with Khan before, Kapoor was confirmed to play the female lead several days later. She had to cut her hair short and sport red streaks for her role. On casting Khan and Kapoor, Johar commented, "They could get their real life personality onto
2346-419: The way he does, he angrily leaves the school, only to almost run into a car revealed to be his mother's. He lies and tells his mother that he is in India for a research trip and that Riana is a colleague. They have lunch with Rahul's parents, where he spins a web of intricate lies to avoid telling his father the truth. He leaves Riana's house and returns to his parents, trying to tell them the truth, but once again
2397-451: The way, and ends fabulously. Clocking under two hours, the film is a breezy watch that will leave you with a smile." MiD DAY gave 3.5 stars out of 5, commenting, "The climax is brave, unpredictable and real. Go watch! Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a small packet of joy." India Today , too, gave 3.5 stars out of 5 saying, " Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is a gentle little film, where even the regulation song with Americans dancing to Bollywood music in
2448-431: Was a moderate box office success. The trailers of Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu faced trouble with the censor board before release. Initially, the word "sex" was objected to by the board and asked to be removed. Later, a scene depicting Kapoor pinching Khan's buttocks was considered inappropriate for television promos and had to be removed. Rachel Saltz of The New York Times noted, "The happy surprise of Ek Main aur Ekk Tu
2499-449: Was initially slated to premiere directly on Amazon Prime Video on 25 January 2021, but was ultimately pushed to release on the platform on 11 February 2022. Apart from this, he has also directed the docu-drama Searching for Sheela , which is based on Ma Anand Sheela and features her in the lead. All of his films till date have been produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions . This article about an Indian film director
2550-493: Was roped in to score Raj Kumar Gupta 's directorial venture Aamir . Trivedi and Gupta worked on making the soundtrack fuse with the film narrative, resulting in an effort that garnered critical recognition. By the end of 2008, Dev.D was finally released. The soundtrack, released in December, consisted of 18 tracks of different genres. Trivedi dubbed the soundtrack the "baap (father) of different genres". He sang five songs on
2601-446: Was the composer of the official anthem for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup , which was backed by lyricist Kausar Munir and sung by Sharvi Yadav and Anand Bhaskar. An Indipop song, he also makes the use of vocal orchestra therein. He has made TV appearances for various shows aired on MTV . Also, he composed title track for the television show Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi , hosted by Amitabh Bachchan . He also composed music for
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