Gangotri is a 2007 Indian Bhojpuri-language drama film directed by Abhishek Chhadha. The film is a sequel to Ganga (2006) and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Manoj Tiwari and Bhumika Chawla.

Gangotri
Directed byAbhishek Chhadha
Produced byDeepak Sawant
Starring
Production
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Daxina Films
Release date
  • 16 November 2007 (2007-11-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageBhojpuri

Cast

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Production

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The film is produced by Deepak Sawant, who is Amitabh Bachchan's makeup man.[1] Mithun Chakraborty was initially considered to play a role Bhumika Chawla's elder brother in the film,[1] and he agreed to be in the film.[2]

Soundtrack

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Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan were present at the film's audio launch.[3]

Release

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Despite making the film in Bhojpuri, the director opted for a release of the Hindi dubbed version instead of releasing the original version.[4] The film was eventually released in both languages.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Big B to feature in Bhojpuri film 'Gangotri'". Oneindia. 28 March 2007. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  2. ^ Singh, Vajir (26 March 2007). "Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun to star in Gangotri". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Bachchans' Bhojpuri outing". Rediff.com. 19 November 2007. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  4. ^ Shah, Kunal M. (29 August 2007). "Hindi phillum hoi gawa!". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Big B's 'Gangotri' a bi-lingual film". Oneindia. 18 September 2007. Archived from the original on 14 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Amitabh's film to be released in Hindi, Bhojpuri". Filmibeat. 12 July 2011. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
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