PK (film)
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Contents
- 1 Cast
- 2 Production
- 2.1 Casting
- 2.2 Filming
- 2.3 Marketing
- 2.4 Distribution
- 3 Soundtrack
- 4 References
- 5 External links
Cast
- Aamir Khan as PK
- Anushka Sharma as Jagat Janani
- Sushant Singh Rajput
- Sanjay Dutt as Bhairao Singh
- Boman Irani
- Saurabh Shukla
- Amin Khan as Munna
- Dolly Bindra as Store Manager
Production
Casting
Hirani cast Sushant Singh Rajput after Kai Po Che 's director Abhishek Kapoor showed him Rajput's rushes.[7][8] Aamir Khan, Ram Sethi and Anushka Sharma were all confirmed to be performing in the film, with Khan stated to be portraying lead character of PK.[9][10]Filming
The co-director Khan began looking for shooting locations in July 2012.[11] Second unit filming was set to begin in late 2012,[12] which was stalled after the rumoured departure of three department heads for the film and bad weather stalling initial shoots.[13][14] Hirani denied rumours that the film would be delayed, stating that principal filming had always been intended to begin in mid-January 2013 in Delhi and Rajasthan to "capture the winter of Delhi".[15][16] Shooting officially began on 1 February 2013,[17] with the filming scheduled to occur over a 45-day period.[18] A 26-day schedule of shooting of PK started in Delhi from 27 September 2013.[19][20][21] When the shoot of the film was going on in Chandni Chowk area of Delhi, an FIR was lodged against makers of the film for allegedly hurting religious sentiments in October 2013. The objection was regarding a scene in the movie where a man dressed as the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva pulls the rickshaw with two burqa clad women as passengers.[22]Marketing
The first poster of the movie came out on 31 July 2014. A motion poster was also released on the same day on YouTube. The poster sparked a controversy as it featured Aamir Khan posing almost nude with only a transistor covering his private parts. The poster was criticized for allegedly promoting obscenity. A PIL was filed in the court by the All India Human Rights and Social Justice Front to ban the release of the film. The Supreme Court dismissed the plea and gave the movie a green signal.[23] There were also allegations on the poster being copied. It had similarities with the poster of a Portuguese musician named Quim Barreiros, which was released way back in 1973.[24] The second poster of was launched on 20 August 2014 at an event in Mumbai.[25][26] This poster was also released in the form of motion poster on YouTube. The new poster featured Aamir Khan wearing traditional Rajasthani attire, also sporting dark glasses and holding onto a brass tenor. The promotional strategy for the movie was revealed by the makers at the launch of the second poster. The 3rd motion poster introduced Sanjay Dutt as Bhairav Singh. The 4th motion poster Anushka Sharma along with Aamir Khan released on YouTube 16 oct 2014. The poster will introduced Anushka Sharma as Jagat Janani[27] Aamir Khan stated that PK will have a poster campaign in which a new poster will be introduced every two to three weeks. By the time the movie releases, 8 to 10 posters will be launched.[28][29] The teaser released on 23 October.[30]Distribution
Koimoi reports rumors of a Satellite deal in which the satellite rights were sold for
85 crore (US$14 million) if the domestic business reaches 300 Crores domestic Nett.[31][32] The music rights were sold for 15 crore (US$2.4 million).[33] Worldwide distribution rights were sold for 145 crore (US$23 million) including Marketing & Prints Costs.Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack is composerd by Shantanu Moitra and Ajay-Atul.[34] The song Tharki Chokro was the first single track released on 8 November 2014, the song is picturised on Aamir Khan and Sanjay Dutt[35] which was sung by Swaroop Khan and composed by Ajay-Atul with lyrics are penned by Swanand Kirkire.PK is an upcoming Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, and produced by Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Siddharth Roy Kapur.[1][2] It stars Aamir Khan in the title role, with Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjay Dutt in supporting roles. Hirani has stated that the film will be a satire on "Hindu gods and godmen".[3][4][5] The film has a scheduled release date of 19 December 2014.[6]
Contents
- 1 Cast
- 2 Production
- 2.1 Casting
- 2.2 Filming
- 2.3 Marketing
- 2.4 Distribution
- 3 Soundtrack
- 4 References
- 5 External links
Cast
- Aamir Khan as PK
- Anushka Sharma as Jagat Janani
- Sushant Singh Rajput
- Sanjay Dutt as Bhairao Singh
- Boman Irani
- Saurabh Shukla
- Amin Khan as Munna
- Dolly Bindra as Store Manager
Production
Casting
Hirani cast Sushant Singh Rajput after Kai Po Che 's director Abhishek Kapoor showed him Rajput's rushes.[7][8] Aamir Khan, Ram Sethi and Anushka Sharma were all confirmed to be performing in the film, with Khan stated to be portraying lead character of PK.[9][10]Filming
The co-director Khan began looking for shooting locations in July 2012.[11] Second unit filming was set to begin in late 2012,[12] which was stalled after the rumoured departure of three department heads for the film and bad weather stalling initial shoots.[13][14] Hirani denied rumours that the film would be delayed, stating that principal filming had always been intended to begin in mid-January 2013 in Delhi and Rajasthan to "capture the winter of Delhi".[15][16] Shooting officially began on 1 February 2013,[17] with the filming scheduled to occur over a 45-day period.[18] A 26-day schedule of shooting of PK started in Delhi from 27 September 2013.[19][20][21] When the shoot of the film was going on in Chandni Chowk area of Delhi, an FIR was lodged against makers of the film for allegedly hurting religious sentiments in October 2013. The objection was regarding a scene in the movie where a man dressed as the Hindu deity, Lord Shiva pulls the rickshaw with two burqa clad women as passengers.[22]Marketing
The first poster of the movie came out on 31 July 2014. A motion poster was also released on the same day on YouTube. The poster sparked a controversy as it featured Aamir Khan posing almost nude with only a transistor covering his private parts. The poster was criticized for allegedly promoting obscenity. A PIL was filed in the court by the All India Human Rights and Social Justice Front to ban the release of the film. The Supreme Court dismissed the plea and gave the movie a green signal.[23] There were also allegations on the poster being copied. It had similarities with the poster of a Portuguese musician named Quim Barreiros, which was released way back in 1973.[24] The second poster of was launched on 20 August 2014 at an event in Mumbai.[25][26] This poster was also released in the form of motion poster on YouTube. The new poster featured Aamir Khan wearing traditional Rajasthani attire, also sporting dark glasses and holding onto a brass tenor. The promotional strategy for the movie was revealed by the makers at the launch of the second poster. The 3rd motion poster introduced Sanjay Dutt as Bhairav Singh. The 4th motion poster Anushka Sharma along with Aamir Khan released on YouTube 16 oct 2014. The poster will introduced Anushka Sharma as Jagat Janani[27] Aamir Khan stated that PK will have a poster campaign in which a new poster will be introduced every two to three weeks. By the time the movie releases, 8 to 10 posters will be launched.[28][29] The teaser released on 23 October.[30]Distribution
Koimoi reports rumors of a Satellite deal in which the satellite rights were sold for85 crore (US$14 million) if the domestic business reaches 300 Crores domestic Nett.[31][32] The music rights were sold for 15 crore (US$2.4 million).[33] Worldwide distribution rights were sold for 145 crore (US$23 million) including Marketing & Prints Costs.
