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Kai Po Che!
Kai Po Che!: Brothers... For Life (transl. I have cut the kite) is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur under UTV Motion Pictures, marking the banner's first solo production under the Disney·UTV brand. Adapted from Chetan Bhagat's 2008 novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life, with a three-song soundtrack by Amit Trivedi and lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, the film stars Rajkummar Rao, Amit Sadh, and newcomer Sushant Singh Rajput as the three main protagonists while Amrita Puri plays the female lead. The title is originally a Gujarati phrase that means "I have cut" which refers to Makar Sankranti (known as Uttarayan in Gujarat) where one of the competitors uses his kite to cut off another competitor's kite and yells the phrase.
Set in Ahmedabad from 2000 to 2012, Kai Po Che! revolves around three friends, Ishaan "Ish" Bhatt (Rajput), Omkar "Omi" Shastri (Sadh) and Govind "Govi" Patel (Rao), who want to start their own sports shop and sports academy; the story also references the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, the 2002 Godhra train burning and the 2002 Gujarat Riots, and tracks their deep friendship, and innocence tarnished by religious politics and communal hatred. The film had its world premiere at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2013 where it was the first ever Indian film to feature in the World Panorama section.
Made on a budget of ₹300 million (US$3.1 million), Kai Po Che! was released worldwide on 22 February 2013 and met with acclaim from Indian reviewers, with praise for the direction of Kapoor and the performances of Rajput, Rao, and Sadh, but mixed reviews internationally. The film grossed ₹830 million (US$8.7 million) worldwide, becoming a critical as well as commercial success. The film received five nominations at the 59th Filmfare Awards, including Best Director for Kapoor, Best Supporting Actor for Rao, and Best Story. The film won two awards, including Best Screenplay for Kapoor and Best Background Score for Hitesh Sonik.
Sometime in 2010, Govind "Govi" Patel is giving a presentation at a school about the services provided by Sabarmati Sports Club, an enterprise owned by him. Omkar "Omi" Shastri, in a parallel scene, is released from prison and Govi picks him up. While halting at a restaurant mid-way, Govi and Omi reminisce about their lives ten years ago, and remember their good friend Ishaan "Ish" Bhatt.
Ish is an ex-district level cricketer, who became a victim of selection politics. Omi is the nephew of a Hindu politician, Bittu Joshi, who funds his father's temple, and Govi has a penchant for business and numbers. Together, they start a open up a sports shop cum cricket training academy.
Ish asks Govi to tutor his younger sister, Vidya, in mathematics, for her upcoming exams. Vidya and Govi gradually develop feelings for each other and begin a romantic relationship. Upon learning this, Omi warns Govi of the consequences, as Ish is very protective of his sister.
The three friends spot a rare budding cricket talent, Ali Hashmi, and Ish starts training him vigorously despite political tension between Ali's father Naseer Hashmi and Bittu, who lead rival parties. Govi wants to expand the budding business by opening another shop in a mall. With a huge financial assistance from Bittu, the trio successfully set up their shop in the mall, but on 26 January 2001, a destructive earthquake hits Gujarat and the mall is destroyed. Omi is forced to work for Bittu's right-wing party, and is unable to return to the shop.
While Naseer is away, Ish leads Ali and the Muslim neighbourhood to the relief camps set up by Bittu's party. When they are turned away, Ish and Omi fight, creating a temporary rift in their friendship. They reunite after India's surprise win in the test match against Australia on 15 March 2001. Bittu loses the elections in his constituency to his opponent Subodh Mehta, who is supported by Naseer. In response, Bittu sends pilgrims (kar sevaks) to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including Omi's parents. On 27 February 2002, they learn that the train coach carrying the pilgrims was burned, resulting in the deaths of 59 people. Omi is devastated, and Bittu encourages him to avenge his parents.
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Kai Po Che!
Kai Po Che!: Brothers... For Life (transl. I have cut the kite) is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur under UTV Motion Pictures, marking the banner's first solo production under the Disney·UTV brand. Adapted from Chetan Bhagat's 2008 novel The 3 Mistakes of My Life, with a three-song soundtrack by Amit Trivedi and lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, the film stars Rajkummar Rao, Amit Sadh, and newcomer Sushant Singh Rajput as the three main protagonists while Amrita Puri plays the female lead. The title is originally a Gujarati phrase that means "I have cut" which refers to Makar Sankranti (known as Uttarayan in Gujarat) where one of the competitors uses his kite to cut off another competitor's kite and yells the phrase.
Set in Ahmedabad from 2000 to 2012, Kai Po Che! revolves around three friends, Ishaan "Ish" Bhatt (Rajput), Omkar "Omi" Shastri (Sadh) and Govind "Govi" Patel (Rao), who want to start their own sports shop and sports academy; the story also references the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, the 2002 Godhra train burning and the 2002 Gujarat Riots, and tracks their deep friendship, and innocence tarnished by religious politics and communal hatred. The film had its world premiere at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival on 13 February 2013 where it was the first ever Indian film to feature in the World Panorama section.
Made on a budget of ₹300 million (US$3.1 million), Kai Po Che! was released worldwide on 22 February 2013 and met with acclaim from Indian reviewers, with praise for the direction of Kapoor and the performances of Rajput, Rao, and Sadh, but mixed reviews internationally. The film grossed ₹830 million (US$8.7 million) worldwide, becoming a critical as well as commercial success. The film received five nominations at the 59th Filmfare Awards, including Best Director for Kapoor, Best Supporting Actor for Rao, and Best Story. The film won two awards, including Best Screenplay for Kapoor and Best Background Score for Hitesh Sonik.
Sometime in 2010, Govind "Govi" Patel is giving a presentation at a school about the services provided by Sabarmati Sports Club, an enterprise owned by him. Omkar "Omi" Shastri, in a parallel scene, is released from prison and Govi picks him up. While halting at a restaurant mid-way, Govi and Omi reminisce about their lives ten years ago, and remember their good friend Ishaan "Ish" Bhatt.
Ish is an ex-district level cricketer, who became a victim of selection politics. Omi is the nephew of a Hindu politician, Bittu Joshi, who funds his father's temple, and Govi has a penchant for business and numbers. Together, they start a open up a sports shop cum cricket training academy.
Ish asks Govi to tutor his younger sister, Vidya, in mathematics, for her upcoming exams. Vidya and Govi gradually develop feelings for each other and begin a romantic relationship. Upon learning this, Omi warns Govi of the consequences, as Ish is very protective of his sister.
The three friends spot a rare budding cricket talent, Ali Hashmi, and Ish starts training him vigorously despite political tension between Ali's father Naseer Hashmi and Bittu, who lead rival parties. Govi wants to expand the budding business by opening another shop in a mall. With a huge financial assistance from Bittu, the trio successfully set up their shop in the mall, but on 26 January 2001, a destructive earthquake hits Gujarat and the mall is destroyed. Omi is forced to work for Bittu's right-wing party, and is unable to return to the shop.
While Naseer is away, Ish leads Ali and the Muslim neighbourhood to the relief camps set up by Bittu's party. When they are turned away, Ish and Omi fight, creating a temporary rift in their friendship. They reunite after India's surprise win in the test match against Australia on 15 March 2001. Bittu loses the elections in his constituency to his opponent Subodh Mehta, who is supported by Naseer. In response, Bittu sends pilgrims (kar sevaks) to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including Omi's parents. On 27 February 2002, they learn that the train coach carrying the pilgrims was burned, resulting in the deaths of 59 people. Omi is devastated, and Bittu encourages him to avenge his parents.