Mr. Virgin

Mr. Virgin
Theatrical release poster
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBisharad Basnet
StarringBijay Baral
Chhulthim Dolma Gurung
Rabindra Jha
Kamal Mani Nepal
Gaurav Pahari
Mariska Pokharel
Bholaraj Sapkota
Srijana Subba
Production
company
World Wide Films[1]
Release date
  • 17 August 2018 (2018-08-17) (Nepal)
[citation needed]
CountryNepal
LanguageNepali

Mr. Virgin is a 2018 Nepali comedy-drama film, directed by Bisharad Basnet in his debut. The film revolves around three men in their mid-thirties, who seek to lose their virginity. The film features Bijay Baral, Chhulthim Dolma Gurung, Rabindra Jha, Kamal Mani Nepal, Gaurav Pahari, Mariska Pokharel, Bholaraj Sapkota, and Srijana Subba.

Plot

Three men — Dhal Bahadur (Gaurav Pahari), Pavitra Prassad (Bijay Baral), and Kumar Kancha (Kamal Mani Nepal) — are in their mid-thirties. After Chumman Lal (Bholaraj Sapkota) jokes about them still being virgins, they set out to lose their virginity. While searching for girls, they go to Thamel where they meet Pyasi Mohan (Rabindra Jha), a taxi driver, who takes advantage of them.[2]

Cast

Production

Before playing her role as an escort, actress Mariska Pokharel researched the daily life and lifestyle of call girls.[3] Pokharel said that there were actresses who turned down the role because of the title of the film.[3] She told The Kathmandu Post, "But I found the project compelling and couldn't wait to get started".[3] The film marked the debut for the director Bisharad Basnet.[3]

Soundtrack

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack[4][5]
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Tulki"Suraj PanditSuraj PanditSuraj Pandit4:21
2."Paisa Phek Tamasha Dekh"Turist Jung BKMr. RJSashi Rawal, Mr. RJ4:27

Critical reception

The Kathmandu Post reported that the film received public criticism for its suggestive title. Gaurav Pahari, the lead actor, responded that notwithstanding its name, the film was not vulgar. He said: "We have tried to explore sexuality and psychology in the film. But just because we have taken a new approach doesn't mean that the film is in anyway vulgar. Experimental yes, but not vulgar. We are hoping to break new ground by bringing what might be Nepal's first sex comedy to screen".[3]

Shashwat Pant of Onlinekhabar wrote, "For a comedy movie, Mr. Virgin does not make the audience laugh. Its inappropriate jokes and clichéd dialogue makes the audience cringe throughout the two hours. Overall the movie is a poor watch".[2]

References

  1. ^ HighlightsNepal (29 July 2018). "MR. VIRGIN New Nepali Movie Trailer 2018 GAURAV PAHARI, BIJAY BARAL, KAMAL MANI NEPAL". YouTube. World Wide Films Distribution Presents! New Nepali Movie MR. VIRGIN a Film by Bisharad Basnet
  2. ^ a b "Mr Virgin Movie Review: A collection of stale jokes". OnlineKhabar. 19 August 2018. Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Mr Virgin bringing a 'sex comedy' to the mainstream". kathmandupost.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  4. ^ "'Mr Virgin' unveils 'Tulki'". My City. Retrieved 15 May 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "'ब्ल्याक' र 'मिस्टर भर्जिन'को गीत". Nagariknews (in Nepali). Archived from the original on 15 May 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.