Yeti Obhijaan (English: Adventures revolving the Abominable Snowman) is an Indian Bengali-language action-adventure film directed by Srijit Mukherji based on the novel Pahar Churaye Atonko, written by Sunil Gangopadyay. Produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, the film stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aryann Bhowmik, Jisshu U Sengupta, Ferdous Ahmed and Bidya Sinha Saha Mim in lead roles.[1] The film is a sequel to Mishawr Rawhoshyo[2] and the second installment in the Kakababu franchise.
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| Directed by | Srijit Mukherji |
| Screenplay by | Srijit Mukherji |
| Story by | Sunil Gangopadhyay |
| Based on | Pahar Churaye Atonko by Sunil Gangopadhyay |
| Produced by | Shrikant Mohta Mahendra Soni |
| Starring | Ferdous Ahmed |
| Cinematography | Soumik Haldar |
| Edited by | Rick Basu |
| Music by | Indraadip Dasgupta |
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| Distributed by | Shree Venkatesh Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
The soundtrack and the background score were composed by Indraadip Dasgupta, while the cinematography was done by Soumik Halder. The action sequences were choreographed by Judo Ramu.
Plot
editAfter the mysterious disappearance of mountaineer Caine Shipton, rumours of the giant beast Yeti are spread all over the world. Kakababu and Sontu embark on an adventurous journey to Gorokhshep Plateau at the base of Mount Everest to unveil the mystery. With the help of Nepali special force officers Jang Bahadur Rana and Tribhuban Gupta and loyal sherpa Mingma, they expose the illegal ventures going on under the caves of the mountain, with Caine Shipton himself being the mastermind behind it.[1]
Cast
edit- Prosenjit Chatterjee as Raja Roy Chowdhury a.k.a. Kakababu
- Aryann Bhowmik as Sunanda Roy Chowdhury a.k.a. Sontu
- Jisshu Sengupta as Jung Bahadur Rana (Guest Appearance)[3]
- Bidya Sinha Saha Mim as Chitrangada Verma[4]
- Ferdous as Thomas Tribhuvan Gupta
- Alexx O'Nell as Caine Shipton
- Nima Norbu Lama as Mingma
Production
editYeti Obhijaan is produced by Shree Venkatesh Films.[5] The film was originally intended to be a joint venture between India and Bangladesh, with the production company Jaaz Multimedia set to serve as the Bangladeshi co-producer,[6][5] and this would eventually lead to the casting of Bangladeshi actors Ferdous Ahmed and Bidya Sinha Saha Mim.[7] However, due to conflicts with filming, Jaaz Multimedia removed their investment and the film became solely an Indian film.
The film was shot in India and Switzerland.
Release
editYeti Obhijaan released on Durga Puja 2017. This is the first 3D film of Bengal, but will now witness a 2D release due to some infrastructure constraints.[8] The sole reason for the same is the lack of sufficient 3D screens in West Bengal. As per multiplex reports, a 3D version of a film always has a better pull than its 2D version.
Soundtrack
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| Released | 25 September 2017 | |||
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| Language | Bengali | |||
| Label | SVF | |||
| Producer | Indraadip Dasgupta | |||
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The songs and background score of Yeti Obhijaan are composed by Indradeep Dasgupta. All songs are sung by Arijit Singh, Rupam Islam, Anupam Roy and Papon. The first song "Kakababur Obhijaan" was released on 3 September 2017.[9] The second single from the soundtrack, "Jete Hawbe", released on 15 September.[10]
All music is composed by Indraadip Dasgupta
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Artist(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kakababur Obhijaan" | Prasen | Arijit Singh, Anupam Roy, Rupam Islam | 6:14 |
| 2. | "Jete Hawbe" | Srijit Mukherjee | Papon | 6:11 |
Reception
editThe film received mixed reviews from critics.The Times of India gave the film a 2.5 star rating out of five, and commented, "On the whole, Yeti Obhijaan is disappointing. Pahar Churaye Aatonko is one of the best Kakababu adventures and it is sad to see our childhood nostalgia snuffed out on screen. It fails to thrill, let alone entertain. It is too early to say that Srijit Mukherjee has lost his mojo, but his storytelling is a shadow of what it used to be a few years back. It seems that there was a time when he wanted to tell stories, today he wants to helm projects. And the difference shows."[11]
Sequel
editThe third sequel of the Kakababu franchise, Kakababur Protyaborton, released in 2022.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Yeti Obhijaan Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Yeti Obhijaan by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 13 January 2022
- ^ "Yeti Obhijaan: A 'Himalayan' emptiness | Kaahon". www.kaahon.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Jisshu plays a cameo in Yeti Obhijan?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 August 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ "Mim in "Yeti Obhijaan"". The Daily Star. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ^ a b "Begum Jaan director Srijit Mukherji's next to be an adventure film, an Indo-Bangla joint production". The Indian Express. 25 April 2017. Archived from the original on 24 July 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "Next Kakababu Film Yeti Obhijaan based on Pahar Churay Atonko; An Indo Bangladesh joint production". sholoanabengaliana.in. Archived from the original on 13 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
- ^ ""Yeti Obhijaan" trailer is out, but where's Ferdous and Mim?". The Daily Star. 22 August 2017. Archived from the original on 12 September 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "SVF Announced Yeti Obhijaan: The Next Kakababu Film". mumbainewsnetwork.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Kakababur Obhijaan (From "Yeti Obhijaan")" from Kakababur Obhijaan (From "Yeti Obhijaan") - Single by Various Artists on iTunes, 3 September 2017, retrieved 15 September 2017
- ^ Jete Hawbe (From "Yeti Obhijaan") - Single by Indraadip Dasgupta on Apple Music, 15 September 2017, retrieved 15 September 2017
- ^ "Yeti Obhijaan Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "Kakababur Protyaborton Movie (2020) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in". BookMyShow.[permanent dead link]