The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City
The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City is an Indian Drama film released on 23 November 2018.[1][2] The film is written and directed by Tariq Khan[3] and is produced by Rajesh Pardasani under the banner of Lakshya Productions.[4] The film marks the acting debut of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt who stars alongside actor Kay Kay Menon in the film.[5]
| The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Tariq Khan |
| Produced by | Rajesh Pardasani |
| Written by | Nisar Akhtar Tariq Khan |
| Screenplay by | Nisar Akhtar Tariq Khan |
| Music by | Rashid Khan Shaan Asif Raj Prakash Prabhakar Ehsaan Khan Sabir Khan Sandeep
Batraa |
| Edited by | Ajay Kaul |
Production company | Lakshya Productions |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios H.K Tandon Company V.K Films Mitali Films Sanman Exibitors FilmShow Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 123 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Plot
The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City is a multi-plotted story which revolves around the lives of six individuals who are pushed to the brink of depression while battling their emotional and financial problems.[6]
Cast
- Mahesh Bhatt as Zulfiqar Hussain
- Kay Kay Menon as Sumit Balsaria
- Neha Khan as Kavya
- Alisha Khan as Zohra
- Avii pardasni as Prince
- Deepraj Rana as Warrren Lobo
- Nikhil Ratnaparkhi as Anand
- Jyoti Malshe as Parul
- Gul Hameed as Kadambari
Production
The official shoot for the movie began in 2015. The poster was released on 31 August 2018, followed by the trailer launch on 11 September 2018.
Soundtrack
| "The Dark Side Of Life: Mumbai City" | |
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| Soundtrack album by Jubin Nautiyal, Prakash Prabhakar and Sabri Brothers | |
| Released | 23 November 2018 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 24:35 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | T-Series |
The Film's Soundtrack was produced by various artists, The film had 6 Originals Soundtracks, The theme of the film Aawargi was sung by Jubin Nautiyal and composed by Sabir Khan and the lyrics were helmed by Azeem Shirazi. Other songs include, 'Tu Mujhse Nilkalta Nahi', 'Ae Zindagi, Muddaton', 'Saanp Seedi Wala Saanp (Promotional Song)' and 'Aawargi Deewangi' The album received a mainly-positive response from critics, especially the song Aawargi was appreciated.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aawargi" | Jubin Nautiyal | 3:25 |
| 2. | "Tu Mujhse Nikalta Nahi" | Prakash Prabhakar | 3:27 |
| 3. | "Saano Seedi Wala Saanp" | Tripti Sinha | 2:00 |
| 4. | "Ae Zindagi" | Aftab Hashim Sabri Brothers | 3:37 |
| 5. | "Muddaton" | Amit Mishra | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Aawargi Deewangi" | Mohammed Irfan | 5:13 |
| Total length: | 24:35 | ||
References
- "Mahesh Bhatt's Bollywood debut The Dark Side Of Life: Mumbai City deals with issues like depression, suicide". Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- "Mahesh Bhatt’s Acting Debut ‘The Dark Side Of Life Mumbai City’". Deccan Chronicle. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- "'Film people prone to substance abuse, mood swings'". India Post. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- "The Dark Side Of Life: Mumbai City: Mahesh Bhatt opens up about his upcoming film". 5 September 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- "Mahesh Bhatt launches trailer of 'The Dark Side of Life: Mumbai City' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- Rohit Bhatnagar (27 August 2018). "Mahesh Bhatt turns actor and painter now". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
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