Qaidi Band

Qaidi Band (transl. Band of Prisoners) is a 2017 Indian musical drama film, it revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who give a band performance in the prison to get into the good books of the authorities and secure their acquittal. It features newcomers Aadar Jain and Anya Singh in lead roles.[1]

Qaidi Band
Film poster
Directed byHabib Faisal
Produced byAditya Chopra
Written byHabib Faisal
StarringAadar Jain
Anya Singh
Sachin Pilgaonkar
Peter Muxka Manuel
Prince Parvinder Singh
Cyndy Khojol
Music bySongs:
Amit Trivedi
Score:
Hitesh Modak
CinematographyAnay Goswamy
Edited byAarti Bajaj
Production
company
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Release date
  • 25 August 2017 (2017-08-25)
Running time
119 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

The film released on 25 August 2017.[2][3]

Plot

The film revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who get a chance to form a musical band in the prison when the Independence Day of India approaches. The song composed by them becomes a national sensation in the form of a new patriotic song. However, their hopes of acquittal dash when a local politician cancels their trials in the hope of winning in the upcoming elections using the songs of these band members. The film then explores how these prisoners secure their release on the strength of their songs.

Cast
  • Aadar Jain as Sanju
  • Anya Singh as Bindu
  • Sachin Pilgaonkar as Dhulia
  • Mikhail Yawalkar as Rufi
  • Prince Parvinder Singh as Maskeen Singh
  • Peter Muxka Manuel as Ogu
  • Cyndy Khojol as Sangey
  • Ram Kapoor as Naveen Vachani
  • Anna Ador as Tatyana
  • Lin Laishram
  • Ashi Singh as Tulika (Jailer's daughter)
  • Deepika dhulkotiya as Reporter

Soundtrack
Qaidi Band
Soundtrack album by
Amit Trivedi
Released26 July 2017
Recorded2017
StudioYash Raj Studios
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length35:10
LabelYRF Music
ProducerAmit Trivedi
Amit Trivedi chronology
Dear Zindagi
(2016)		 Qaidi Band
(2017)		 Secret Superstar
(2017)
External audio
Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The lyrics for the songs have been written by Kausar Munir, Habib Faisal, Peter Muxka Manuel and Sidhant Mago. All the songs featured in the film are sung by Arijit Singh and Yashita Sharma. The soundtrack consists of 9 songs and was released on 26 July 2017 by YRF Music.

All music is composed by Amit Trivedi.

Original track listing[4]
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."I am India"Habib FaisalArijit Singh, Yashita Sharma3:43
2."Hulchul"Kausar MunirArijit Singh, Yashita Sharma3:57
3."Phir Nayi"Kausar MunirYashita Sharma4:23
4."Junooni"Kausar Munir, Sidhant MagoArijit Singh, Yashita Sharma4:56
5."Udanchoo"Kausar MunirArijit Singh, Yashita Sharma3:27
6."Jag Mag"Habib Faisal, Rap lyrics by Peter Muxka ManuelArijit Singh, Yashita Sharma, Peter Muxka Manuel3:12
7."Poshampa"Kausar MunirArijit Singh, Yashita Sharma4:28
8."Phir Wohi"Kausar MunirArijit Singh, Yashita Sharma3:46
9."I am India" (Escape)Habib FasalAmit Trivedi, Yashita Sharma3:18
Total length:35:10

Critical reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. A review in Hindustan Times gave the film a 2 out of 5 rating but praised the composer stating, "the genius of music composer Amit Trivedi, who is the real star of this interesting yet ordinary film."[5]

References
  1. "Qaidi Band first trailer: An interesting story of undertrials-turned-singers". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  2. "Habib Faisal: Qaidi Band questions how we take freedom for granted". India TV. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
  3. "Qaidi Band release date confirmed to be August 25 in India". NewsNexa. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  4. "Qaidi Band by Amit Trivedi". 25 July 2017.
  5. Vats, Rohit (25 August 2017). "Qaidi Band movie review: Ordinary film, extraordinary music". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
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