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'Singh Is Bliing' is a 2015 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film directed by Prabhu Deva, based on the Korean film 'My Wife Is a Gangster 3'. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Lara Dutta and Kay Kay Menon.[http://www.ifco.ie/website/ifco/ifcoweb.nsf/ReleaseDateLookup/2C6B9DF93D16634280257ED000463D1F?OpenDocument&OpenUp=True Singh Is Bliing IFCO]. Irish Film Classification Office. It is a quasi-sequel to the 2008 film 'Singh Is Kinng'.

'Singh Is Bliing' was released in global cinemas on 2 October 2015, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, to mixed reviews from critics. Nevertheless, it was a commercial success and became one of the top grossing Hindi films of 2015.

Plot



Raftaar Singh (Akshay Kumar) is a nice and fun-loving but uneducated man, with a mischievous and humorous character. He is thrown out of his home by his father who gives him an ultimatum: if he wants to come back, he must get into business with Kirpal Singh in Goa or marry a woman called Sweetie whom he doesn't like. Raftaar chooses the former. Meanwhile, Sara Rana (Amy Jackson) is shown living in Romania with her father, who made bad choices and works for the mafia. Mark, a mafia boss, wants to marry Sara but is rejected by Sara and her father, and shoots Mr Rana in anger. Sara manages to escape to Goa where she hopes to find her estranged mother.

Raftaar meets Kirpal Singh and lies about speaking English in order to get a job taking care of Sara while she is in India. Raftaar and his friends meet Sara at the airport; finding that Sara does not understand Hindi, Raftaar hires a translator, Emily (Lara Dutta). Sara meets Kirpal and feels safe but presumes Raftaar to be a bad guy. Sara's opinion changes when she sees Raftaar helping a woman who was bothered by a bunch of goons. When these goons later come after Raftaar, they are beaten-up by Sara. Emily is shocked to see that Sara can fight, but Sara warns Emily not to reveal about the incident to Raftaar.

Raftaar's friends and Sara are kidnapped by the same goons; Raftaar tries to save them but gets badly beaten. Sara later fights all the goons away and begins to fall for Raftaar. Kirpal feels happy with Raftaar's performance and soon becomes a successful businessman with his help. Mark learns that Sara is in Goa and sends his men to bring her back. Raftaar and Sara try to flee but their car is hit and Raftaar is beaten-up. He later fights them all except for a woman who is beaten-up by Sara. On Kirpal's advice, Raftaar takes Sara to his family home in Punjab.

Sara meets Raftaar's parents, and seeing Raftaar with them she reminisces of her childhood and cheers-up. Raftaar's father asks Sara about her relationship with Raftaar, and she reveals that she is in love with him. Earlier, Emily had handed responsibility to Raftaar to find Sara's lost mother, and they return to Goa where Sara sees her mother with a child, thinking her mother had a second marriage and is happily living her life. Sara decides to go back to Romania, saying she would never return. Raftaar feels heartbroken seeing her leave.

In Romania, Sara finds her father recovering in hospital. Raftaar finds Sara's mother and brings her to Romania, reuniting the family, and Sara confesses her love to Raftaar. Raftaar decides to marry Sara, telling his family and purchasing a cake, flowers and new clothes. He goes to church but is angered when he finds Sara about to marry Mark. Sara refuses to marry Mark, who challenges Raftaar to a fight. Raftaar manages to beat Mark and his men but is shot. Sara is worried that Raftaar may die, but he wakes after remembering the lessons taught by his father and resumes the fight with Mark. Raftaar is able to beat the mafia and Mark, who dies after saying "You're too good, 'sardaar' " ( 'chieftain' or 'leader'), with Raftaar left hanging by the side of a bridge. Sara and Raftaar confirm their love for each other, and Raftaar is saved and returns to Punjab to celebrate his happiness with his friends, family, and Sara. The film ends with Raftaar and Sara performing a song together.

Cast



* Akshay Kumar as Raftaar Singh[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/singh-is-bliing-akshay-kumar-introduces-raftaar-singh/ 'Singh is Bliing': Akshay Kumar introduces Raftaar Singh]. The Indian Express. 8 August 2015

* Amy Jackson as Sara Rana

* Kay Kay Menon as Mark

* Lara Dutta as Emily

* Pradeep Rawat as Kirpal Singh

* Anil Mange as Pompy

* Arfi Lamba as Pappy

* Rati Agnihotri as Harpreet Kaur, Raftaar's mother

* Yograj Singh as Raftaar's father

* Kunal Kapoor as Mr. Rana, Sara's Father[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shashi-kapoors-son-kunal-kapoor-returns-to-acting-with-akshay-kumars-singh-is-bliing/ Shashi Kapoor's son Kunal Kapoor returns to acting with Akshay Kumar's 'Singh Is Bliing']. The Indian Express. 26 June 2015

* Ali Haidar as the airline passenger (special appearance)

Prabhu Deva cameos as a man in the washroom and in the song "Singh and Kaur". Also Sunny Leone cameos as a woman who Singh mistakes for Sara in the airport.

* Dhanush as Kokki Kumar

* Kriti Sanon as herself

* Silambarasan as STR

Production



Development



In early 2014, it was announced that actor Akshay Kumar and director Prabhudheva would be reuniting for another film after their previous blockbuster, 'Rowdy Rathore'. Soon after, it was confirmed that the film would be titled 'Singh Is Bliing' and was to be produced by Grazing Goat Pictures.[http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-explains-whats-bling-in-singh-is-bliing-1225368 Akshay Kumar Explains What's 'Bling' in Singh is Bliing]. NDTV. 2 October 2015

Kumar had also shot some scenes with a lion.[http://www.media247.co.uk/showbiz/akshay-kumar-shoots-with-real-lion-2015 Akshay Kumar shoots with real lion] . BizAsia. Shyam Sudra. 24 September 2015

Kumar made it clear that the film was not a sequel to his 2008 film 'Singh Is Kinng'.[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140429/entertainment-bollywood/article/singh-bling-has-nothing-do-singh-kinng 'Singh is Bling' has nothing to do with 'Singh is Kinng']. Deccan Chronicle. 29 April 2014.[http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-singh-is-bling-absolutely-different-from-singh-is/article_5b9f5738-469d-11e5-bbaf-5722e6057967.html Akshay Kumar: 'Singh Is Bling' Absolutely Different from 'Singh Is Kinng]. Indiawest. 19 August 2015.

Casting

After Akshay Kumar was signed for the lead role, Kareena Kapoor was replaced by Kriti Sanon for the female lead.[http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/kriti-sanon-replaces-kareena-kapoor-as-akshay-kumars-heroine-640324 Kriti Sanon Replaces Kareena Kapoor as Akshay Kumar's Heroine]. NDTV. Manisha Dhingra. 26 June 2014

After training for the role, Sanon opted out of the film and was replaced by Amy Jackson.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/singh-is-bliing-my-dream-role-amy-jackson/ 'Singh Is Bliing' my dream role: Amy Jackson]. The Indian Express. PTI. 28 September 2015

Lara Dutta, who was last seen in the simultaneous release of the 2013 films 'David' (Hindi version) and 'David' (Tamil version), made a comeback with 'Singh Is Bling'.[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumars-range-as-an-actor-has-become-huge-lara-dutta/ Akshay Kumar's range as an actor has become huge: Lara Dutta]. The Indian Express. 1 October 2015

It was reported that actor Vivek Oberoi would play the negative role in the film,[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/vivek-oberoi-to-play-villain-in-akshay-kumar-starrer-singh-is-bling/15912175 Vivek Oberoi to play villain in Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Singh Is Bling'?]. Mid-Day. 14 January 2015

but he was replaced by Kay Kay Menon as the main antagonist, Mark.[http://www.indiawest.com/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kay-kay-menon-reunite-as-opponents-in-singh/article_9bc07c70-3239-11e5-81e7-1f7973a2373b.html Akshay Kumar, Kay Kay Menon Reunite as Opponents in 'Singh Is Bling']. India West. RM Vijaykar. 24 July 2015

Actor Kunal Kapoor, who was last in the 1985 film 'Trikal', was signed to play Sara Rana's father.

Filming



Principal photography started in early April 2015. Kumar posted a photo on Twitter stating the film's first day shoot.[https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/583852921277657088 Akshay Kumar's tweet]. Twitter. 2 April 2015[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Akshay-Kumar-starts-shooting-for-Singh-is-Bling/articleshow/46792458.cms Akshay Kumar starts shooting for 'Singh is Bling']. Times of India. 3 April 2015

The film started its first day shoot in Patiala.[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150404/entertainment-bollywood/article/akshay-kumar-begins-shooting-singh-bliing-patiala Akshay Kumar begins shooting for 'Singh Is Bliing' in Patiala]. Deccan Chronicle. 4 April 2015

Portions of the film were reportedly shot in Goa in early May 2015.[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/lara-dutta-loved-shooting-for-singh-is-bliing-in-goa_1599751.html Lara Dutta loved shooting for 'Singh Is Bliing' in Goa!]. Zee News. Dhriti Sharma. 22 May 2015[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/first-look-akshay-kumar-amy-jackson-in-singh-is-bling/16241151 First look: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson in 'Singh Is Bling']. Mid-Day. 26 May 2015

The final portion of the film including the climax was reportedly shot in Romania's Hunedoara Castle in the first week of July.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Akshay-Kumar-to-shoot-Singh-is-Bliing-climax-scene-in-Count-Draculas-castle/articleshow/48109900.cms Akshay Kumar to shoot 'Singh is Bliing' climax scene in Count Dracula's castle]. Times of India. Mohar Basu. 17 July 2015

Release



Objections by Sikh clergy



Shri Akal Takht 'Jathedar' (the highest member of the Sikh clergy), Giani Gurbachan Singh, objected to scenes in the film's trailer. He said that equating Holy Golden Temple with whisky and chicken is highly objectionable, as were film posters which had Kada with inscribed 'Gurbani' shown with semi-clad women. It was appealed that Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee should be consulted by all film producers before producing movies showing Sikh characters, religious places or religious symbols.[http://sikhsiyasat.net/2015/09/06/sgpc-and-delhi-committee-lock-horns-over-singh-is-bling-movie-controversy/ SGPC and Delhi Committee lock horns over Singh Is Bling Movie controversy | Sikh Siyasat News]. Sikh Siyasat. Paramjit Singh. 6 September 2015.

Censorship

Some Sikh organisations raised objections to scenes of the film which contained Kara used as a weapon and the lead character's turban being set on fire. Central Board of Film Certification decided to delete these scenes from the film. Kumar screened the movie for the organisations to ensure nothing that would hurt the Sikh community was shown.[https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/09/30/bollywood-superstar-akshay-kumar-courts-controversy-with-singh-is-bliing/ Bollywood Superstar Akshay Kumar Courts Controversy With 'Singh is Bliing']. Forbes. Rob Cain. 30 September 2015

Critical response



Shubha Shetty Saha from 'Mid-Day' described the comedy as "random and silly", but commented that "it is this randomness that also makes it a breezy, entertaining film".[http://www.mid-day.com/articles/singh-is-bliing---movie-review/16578246 'Singh Is Bliing' Movie Review ]. Mid-Day. Devesh Sharma from 'Filmfare' wrote that filmgoers should "watch the film if you like cornball comedies".[http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-singh-is-bliing-10711.html Movie Review: Singh Is Bliing ]. Filmfare. Devesh Sharma. 2 October 2015 Shubhra Gupta from 'The Indian Express', however, was less receptive to the film, which she rated 1.5 stars of 5, expounding, "The only thing which saves it is that it wears its silliness proudly on its hero's 'pug' (turban)".[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/singh-is-bliing-review/ Singh Is Bliing movie review: Everything about this Akshay Kumar starrer stoops low ]. The Indian Express. Shubhra Gupta. 2 October 2015

Rohit Vats from 'Hindustan Times' noted the film's plot holes, poor screenplay and problematic dialogue.[http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/singh-is-bliing-review-nothing-is-shining-here/story-IZzAVR7Gq3mVXbCCWYfrXI.html Singh Is Bliing review: Nothing is shining here ]. Hindustan Times. Rohit Vats. 2 October 2015 Saibal Chatterjee from 'NDTV' wrote, "What is irretrievably amiss with the film is that nothing it says manages to drift anywhere near some degree of coherence."[http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/singh-is-bliing-movie-review-1183 Singh is Bliing Movie Review ]. NDTV. Saibal Chatterjee. 2 October 2015 Surbhi Redkar from 'Koimoi' commented, "Akshay Kumar's 'Singh Is Bliing' is enjoyable in parts but as a whole it is not up to the mark. It loses its bling over time and you are just left watching the silly antics of Mr. Singh."[http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/singh-is-bliing-review/ Singh Is Bliing Review ]. KoiMoi. Surbhi Redkar. 2 October 2015

Tushar Joshi from 'Daily News and Analysis' wrote, "'Singh is Bliing' has some genuinely funny moments and Lara Dutta brings a certain freshness to the film."[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-singh-is-bliing-review-despite-the-rehashing-and-repackaging-lara-dutta-steals-the-show-from-akshay-kumar-2130924 Singh is Bliing review: Despite the rehashing and repackaging, Lara Dutta steals the show from Akshay Kumar! ]. DNA. Tushar Joshi. 2 October 2015 'India TV' wrote, "Overall, 'Singh is Bliing' does not disappoint. One steps in expecting mindless humour, entertainment and some fairly good performances and on that front the film delivers. That there would be a spectacular story was never an expectation".[http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/singh-is-bliing-movie-review-24359.html 'Singh is Bliing' No expectation, no disappointment ]. India TV. 2 October 2015

Bishwajit Aribam from Tehelka said that the film seemed to be a copy of the 2006 South Korean film 'My Wife is a Gangster 3'.

Soundtrack



The soundtrack album of 'Singh is Bliing' consists of eight songs with an unplugged versions and two remix versions. Sneha Khanwalkar composed only one song titled "Tung Tung Baaje", SajidWajid composed one song titled "Cinema Dekhe Mamma" and Meet Bros also composed one song "Dil Kare Chu Che". Manj Musik composed two tracks "Singh And Kaur", "Mahi Aaja", the remix versions of the two tracks he composed and an unplugged version of the song "Mahi Aaja". Sandeep Shirodkar composed the film score. The lyrics were penned by Sneha Khanwalkar, Manj Musik, Nindy Kaur, Raftaar, Big Dhillon, Wajid, Irfan Kamal and Kumaar. A single from the film "Tung Tung Baaje" was launched digitally on 12 August 2015, and was premiered with another Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Brothers' on 14 August 2015, which is something new for a Bollywood film. The full album was released on 28 August 2015, and received positive reviews from critics. Popular music website Glamsham rated the album 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "The album does manage to live up to its expectations" and chose "Tung Tung Baaje", "Singh And Kaur" and "Maahi Aaja" as their picks.

Box office



The film became Kumar's highest-opener, beating the previous record of 'Brothers' as it collected net on its opening day.[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-5-box-office-records-that-akshay-kumar-s-singh-is-bliing-has-made-so-far-2131554 5 box office records that Akshay Kumar's 'Singh is Bliing' has made so far!]. Daily News and Analysis. Nayandeep Rakshit. 4 October 2015 On its second day the film collected net. The film collected net on its third day, bringing its first weekend total to an estimated .[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/akshay-kumars-singh-is-bliing-mints-rs-54-44-crore-in-three-days/ Akshay Kumar's 'Singh is Bliing' mints Rs.54.44 crore in three days]. The Indian Express. 5 October 2015 By the end of its first week, the film collected approximately net.[http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/box-office-week-one-collections-of-singh-is-bliing-and-talvar KoiMoi Box Office Week One Collections Of Singh Is Bliing And Talvar]. M.koimoi.com (9 October 2015). Retrieved on 28 October 2015.

The film grossed over 1.25 billion worldwide by the end of its theatrical run.

Overseas

The film grossed on first two days of its release overseas.[http://m.koimoi.com/box-office/singh-is-bliing-overseas-box-office-report Singh Is Bliing Overseas Box Office Report]. KoiMoi. 4 October 2015

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