Laila Majnu (2018 film)

Laila Majnu (Hindi pronunciation: [lɛːlaː mədʒnuː]) is a 2018 Indian romance film starring Avinash Tiwary and Tripti Dimri. It is presented by Imtiaz Ali and co-produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Preety Ali.[1] The film is directed by Sajid Ali.[2][3][4][5]

Laila Majnu
Directed bySajid Ali
Screenplay byImtiaz Ali
Sajid Ali
Produced byEkta Kapoor
Shobha Kapoor
Preety Ali
StarringAvinash Tiwary
Tripti Dimri
CinematographySayak Bhattacharya
Music byNiladri Kumar
Joi Barua
Atif Aslam
Background Score:
Hitesh Sonik
Production
companies
Release date
  • 7 September 2018 (2018-09-07)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

The film was released in theatres on 7 September 2018.[6]

Plot

Taking the leap out of classic folklore of star-crossed lovers Layla and Majnun, the story is set in today's time in Kashmir where Laila and Majnu have problems relevant to the youth of today. While dealing with their feuding families a passionate love story unravels.[7] Laila, shown as a girl living in her own fantasy world, always dreaming of a 'special' person in her life, has an encounter with Qais (Majnu) on a fateful night when she secretly left her house to pray in a graveyard for meeting her loved one. Qais and his friends track her down till Laila finally gives her mobile number to him. The story advances to the romantic intimacy between the leads, against the background of rivalry between their families. News of their romance soon becomes the talk of the town, which eventually reaches the family of Laila and her father warns her to stay away from person of such a bad reputation. Despite warning, Laila continues seeing Qais and finally gets caught red-handed. Laila is forcefully married off to Ibban, who is politically supporting her father.

Heartbroken Qais leaves the town while Laila battles domestic violence with her husband. On meeting each other after 4 years, Laila and Qais are gripped by a desire to stay together. Laila's husband passes away which opens the door to the reunion, but Laila is asked to stay away from Qais till Iddat of one month.

However, things take ugly turn when Qais elopes into the mountains after being tired of waiting. He soon gets struck by Sufism and realizes that he doesn't need Laila to complete his love. Laila also realizes that Qais doesn't need her anymore. She ends her life soon after which Qais dies near her grave and the lovers are seen reunited after death.

Cast

Soundtrack
Laila Majnu
Soundtrack album by
Niladri Kumar, Joi Barua and Alif.
Released17 August 2018[8]
Recorded2018
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length42:33
LanguageHindi
LabelZee Music Company
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

Hitesh Sonik composed the film's background score and Niladri Kumar, Joi Barua and Alif composed the songs. The lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil, Mehmood Gaami and Mohammad Muneem. The first song, "Aahista", was released on 9 August 2018.[9] This was followed by the title track, "O Meri Laila", on 13 August 2018.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aahista"Niladri KumarArijit Singh, Jonita Gandhi5:20
2."O Meri Laila"Joi BaruaAtif Aslam, Jyotica Tangri4:41
3."Tum"Niladri KumarAtif Aslam4:39
4."Hafiz Hafiz"Niladri KumarMohit Chauhan5:39
5."Sarphiri"Niladri KumarShreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo4:05
6."Gayee Kaam Se"Joi BaruaDev Negi, Amit Sharma, Meenal Jain4:13
7."Lala Zula Zalio"Joi BaruaFrankie (Kashmiri), Joi Barua, Sunidhi Chauhan3:00
8."O'Meri Laila" (Radio Version)Joi BaruaJoi Barua3:11
9."Tum" (Version 2)Niladri KumarJaved Ali4:41
10."Katyu Chuko"AlifMohammad Muneem3:04
Total length:42:33

Awards and nominations
Date of Ceremony Awards Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
16 February 2019 Mirchi Music Awards Upcoming Music Composer of The Year Niladri Kumar – "Aahista" Won [11][12]
Lyricist of The Year Irshad Kamil – "Aahista" Nominated
23 March 2019 64th Filmfare Awards Rd Burman Award For Upcoming Talent in Film Music Niladri Kumar Won [13]
Best Playback Singer (Female) Jonita Gandhi – "Ahista" Nominated [14]

References
  1. "Ekta Kapoor shifts gears with Imtiaz Ali's 'Laila Majnu'". 7 August 2018.
  2. "Laila Majnu New Poster: This Is When You Can Watch The Trailer".
  3. "Laila Majnu has less logic and more passion: Imtiaz Ali". 23 July 2018.
  4. "Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali Brings Madness, Love and Bullets Together".
  5. "Laila Majnu Trailer: Imtiaz Ali is back, this time, with the 'baap' of all tragic love stories". 7 August 2018.
  6. "Imtiaz Ali: 'Laila Majnu' is an unsafe film to make – Times of India ►". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  7. "Laila Majnu" – via www.imdb.com.
  8. "Laila Majnu – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Saavn.
  9. "Laila Majnu song 'Aahista' captures lead pair's love story before launching into tragic climax- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  10. "Laila Majnu song 'O Meri Laila' shows Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary frolicking to traditional Kashmiri music". Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  11. "MMA Mirchi Music Awards". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  12. "11th Mirchi Music Awards: Complete list of winners – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  13. "Filmfare Awards 2019: List Of Winners". NDTV. 23 March 2019.
  14. "64th Vimal Filmfare Awards 2019: Official list of nominations". Times of India. 12 March 2019.
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