Kanpuriye is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language anthology film directed by Ashish Aryan, produced and bankrolled by Yoodlee films, film division of Saregama with Aparshakti Khurana, Divyenndu, Harsh Mayar, Vijay Raaz, Rajshri Deshpande and Harshita Gaur. It was released on Hotstar on 25 October 2019.[3]

Kanpuriye
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Directed byAshish Aryan
Screenplay byAshish Aryan
Produced bySiddharth Anand Kumar
Saregama
Starring
CinematographyAkshay Singh
Edited byManik Dawar
Music bySongs:
Indian Ocean
Rachita Arora
Anshuman Mukherjee
Score:
Dhrendra Mulkarwar
Mangesh Dhakde
Production
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Distributed byHotstar[1]
Release date
  • 25 October 2019 (2019-10-25)[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Premise

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The film follows three Kanpur locals each trying to achieve something in life. Jaitun (Aparshakti) works in a leather factory dreaming to marry love of his life Bulbul (Harshita). Jagnu (Harsh) caught in between his dream and his father's plan for him. Vijay (Divyenndu) a fresh law graduate who was unable to pursue his dream job because of impending Court case.[4]

Cast

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Production

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The development of the film started in 2018. Casting was carried in December 2018 various supporting characters.[5] Filming started in early February 2019 with Aparshakti Khurana and Divyenndu.[6][7]

Release

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Trailer of the film was released on 23 October 2019.[8] The film released on Hotstar under Hotstar Specials label on October 25, 2019.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Kanpuriye' to release on Hotstar on Oct 25". Business Standard India. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Aparshakti relives days of struggle with Kanpuriye". Outlook India. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  3. ^ "Hotstar VIP on Twitter". Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Hotstar Specials set to launch its next exclusive film 'Kanpuriye'". Television Post. 23 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  5. ^ Films, Yoodlee (3 December 2018). "Hear hear! #Kanpuriye auditions are being held in #Delhi & it's time to get your A-game on! Mail your profiles to - Yoodleecasting@rp-sg.in #YoodleeFilmspic.twitter.com/HRz4RIqH1F".
  6. ^ "Aparshakti Khurana begins shooting for Ashish Aryan's 'Kanpuriye' — Pics inside | Movies News". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  7. ^ "DIVYENDU SHARMA STARTS SHOOTING FOR KANPURIYE IN KANPUR". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  8. ^ "Kanpuriye trailer: Aparshakti Khurrana's Hotstar Special captures struggle of small towners chasing big city dreams". Firstpost. 24 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Kanpuriye Review: This journey away from Kanpur could have been better". The Times of India.
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