Aao Wish Karein
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| Aao Wish Karein | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Glen Barreto |
| Written by | Aftab Shivdasani Ravinder Manga (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Aftab Shivdasani Glen Barreto(additional screenplay) |
| Produced by | Aftab Shivdasani |
| Starring | Aftab Shivdasani Aamna Shariff Rati Agnihotri |
| Narrated by | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Cinematography | Keshav Prakash |
| Music by | Songs: Mikey McCleary, Xulfi, Ankur Tewari |
| Distributed by | T-Series |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Aao Wish Karein (transl. Come, Make a Wish) is a 2009 Indian fantasy comedy film directed by Glen Barreto. The film stars Aftab Shivdasani and Aamna Shariff. It was released on 13 November 2009. It is loosely based on the 1988 American film Big.[a]
Cast
[edit]- Aftab Shivdasani as Mickey Mehra (adult)[5]
- Rishabh Sharma as Mickey (young)
- Aamna Shariff as Mitika
- Johny Lever as Hitchcock
- Rohan Shah as Bonny (young)
- Riteish Deshmukh as Bonny (adult) (Special appearance)[6]
- Rati Agnihotri as Nisha V. Mehra[7]
- Yatin Karyekar as Vikas Mehra
- Tiku Talsania as Tiku Malhotra
- Suhasini Mulay as Bonny's Daadi
- Pushtiie Shakti as Shruti Mukherjee
- Shah Rukh Khan as Narrator[8]
Soundtrack
[edit]| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kuch Aisa" | Xulfi | |
| 2. | "Kuch Aisa" (sad) | Xulfi | |
| 3. | "Reh Jaane Do" | Xulfi | |
| 4. | "Sab Yahaan Hain" | Kunal Ganjawala | |
| 5. | "Sabse Peeche Hum Khade" | Kunal Ganjawala | |
| 6. | "Sabse Peeche Hum Khade" (reprise) | Kunal Ganjawala | |
| 7. | "Sabse Peeche Kyon Khade" | Sunidhi Chauhan | |
| 8. | "Tum Mere Ho" | Kunal Ganjawala, Sunidhi Chauhan |
Critical reception
[edit]Anupama Chopra in her NDTV review gave it 0.5 out 5 stars, said "All I asked for was a passably decent film but Aao Wish Karein couldn't even manage that. Steer Clear".[2] Nikhat Kazmi from The Times of India gave it 2 out 5 stars.[9] Taran Adarsh in Sify gave 1.5 stars out of 5 and said that the movie has some endearing moments, but not enough to salvage it and is anything but a fairy tale.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Clyde, John (29 January 2018). "5 Bollywood remakes of Hollywood films you didn't know existed". KSL.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ a b Chopra, Anupama (13 November 2009). "Aao Wish Karein". NDTV. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- ^ a b Adarsh, Taran (13 November 2009). "Review: AAO Wish Karein anything but a fairy tale". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 December 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (13 November 2009). "Aao Wish Karein". The Indian Express. New Delhi. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ ""Playing a 12 year old was like walking a thin rope" – Aftab Shivdasani 12". Bollywood Hungama. 13 November 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Riteish Deshmukh plays a Sardar in Aftab's Aao Wish Karein". The Indian Express. Mumbai. Bollywood Hungama News Network. 12 November 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "When Aftab and gang threw surprise birthday bash for Rati Agnihotri". Bollywood Hungama. 12 November 2009. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ Hasan, Sheeba (15 November 2009). "I am thankful to Shah Rukh Khan". Masala.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Aao Wish Karein Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2023.