Aap Kaa Surroor
Aap Kaa Surroor (transl. Your Joy) is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic thriller film directed by Prashant Chadha and starring singer Himesh Reshammiya in his debut as an actor, alongside Hansika Motwani and Malika Sherawat. Reshammiya has claimed the story is based on his own life and was named after his music album Aap Kaa Surroor.[3] It was shot mostly in Germany[4] and was released on 29 June 2007. Despite being negatively received by critics, it turned out to be a commercial success. This was Hansika's first Hindi film as a leading actress, as she was previously seen in all her films as a child actor.[5] SynopsisA TV journalist, Nadia Merchant, is found dead in a remote part of Germany. Shortly afterward, Indian singer HR is arrested by the German police following a concert and charged with her murder. While in custody, events unfold in flashback. During a performance tour in Germany, HR travels with his close friend Shravan and meets event organizer Khurana, his associate Ruby James, and event planner Riya Bakshi. HR and Riya develop a romantic relationship, and Riya’s father, Mr. Bakshi, eventually approves of their match. Following HR’s arrest, he seeks legal assistance from Ruby, who agrees to help but is later revealed to be in love with him. HR, who remains committed to Riya, escapes from custody by taking Nadia’s father, former police officer Feroz Merchant, hostage. He is given one day to uncover the real killer before Riya’s impending marriage to someone else. With assistance from Shravan and Bani, HR approaches Ruby—believing she is not involved in the crime—and begins investigating Khurana’s business records. They discover Khurana had financial motives to sabotage HR due to losses from a previous world tour agreement. Confronted by HR, Khurana confesses to the murder and to framing HR. His confession is recorded on camera, leading to his arrest. HR is exonerated, and he reunites with Riya. Cast
ReceptionBox officeAccording to Box Office India, Aap Kaa Surroor earned approximately ₹240 million (US$2.8 million) at the domestic box office and was classified as "average."[6] Critical receptionTaran Adarsh of IndiaFM rated Aap Kaa Surroor 3.5 out of 5, stating, "Critics be damned, this one's for the masses!"[7] Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Rediff.com awarded it 3 out of 5, noting that while the story was "very ordinary," the film was elevated by its music, with well-placed songs that sustained viewer engagement.[8] In contrast, Gautam Chintamani, also writing for Rediff.com, gave the film 2.5 out of 5. He found the narrative disjointed and commented that the film appeared to be "trying to cash in on the Himesh wave," with visually appealing songs interspersed with what he described as a weak script.[9] Khalid Mohamed of Hindustan Times was more critical, citing issues with the storyline, direction, and Reshammiya’s performance. He described the film as an "amateur brain toaster."[10] Soundtrack
The film's music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with lyrics by Sameer. According to the Indian trade portal Box Office India, the soundtrack sold approximately 1.3 million units, making it the seventh highest-selling album of the year.[11] Tracks one through seven were remixed and mixed by DJ Akbar Sami.
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SequelA sequel titled Teraa Surroor was announced in December 2015. The film stars Himesh Reshammiya and Farah Karimaee in lead roles and was released on 11 March 2016.[15] References
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