Farishta (2023 film)

Farishta
Directed by	Lal Babu Pandit
Written by	Arvind Tiwari
Produced by	S.S. Reddy
Starring	Khesari Lal Yadav Megha Shree Pooja Ganguly Amit Shukla
Cinematography	R.R. Prince
Edited by	Jeetendra Singh "Jeetu"
Music by	Score: Aslam Surty Songs: Krishna Bedardi
Production company	Gangotri Studio
Distributed by	Renu Vijay Films (Bihar)
Release date	9 March 2023 (2023-03-09)
Country	India
Language	Bhojpuri

Farishta is a 2023 Indian Bhojpuri-language drama film produced by S. S. Reddy, directed by Lal Babu Pandit and written by Arvind Tiwari. It stars Khesari Lal Yadav, Meghasri, Pooja Gaguly, Amit Shukla in the main roles.[1][2][3] The story revolves around Murari (Khesari Lal Yadav), a mentally challenged person, who is not accepted by his family.[4][5]

Plot

The story revolves around Murari a mentally challenged person who is not accepted in his family.[4]

Cast

• Khesari Lal Yadav as Murari, a mentally challenged person
• Meghasri
• Pooja Ganguly
• Amit Shukla, Murari's father
• Sraddha Naval, Murari's mother
• Prakash Jais
• Sonu Pandey
• Rinku Bharti
• Khushboo Yadav

Production

Development

This was the first time Khesari Lal Yadav was doing a character role. Khesari didn't take bath for 20 days to fit in the character and remained in the costume.[6][7]

Filming

The principal photography commenced in May 2022 in Lucknow with the name "Farishte".[2][3]

Music

Music of the film is given by Krishna Bedardi. The song Pagale Bana Di Ram Ji received 3.6 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release.[8]

Marketing

The first look of the film was revealed on 24 January.[1] The trailer of the film released on YouTube on 24 February and got over 10 lakh views in first 24 hours and trended on YouTube not only in India but also in Dubai.[6][7]

Release

The film released on 9 March 2023 in the theatres across India, on the occasion of Holi.[6]

Reception

The film received great response from the audience and ran housefull in the theatres of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai.[9]

References

1. "Khesari Lal Yadav and Megha Shree's film 'Farishta' first look is out!". The Times of India. 24 January 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
2. "Bhojpuri Entertainment : खेसारी लाल यादव और लाल बाबू पंडित की गंगोत्री स्टूडियो की फिल्म फ़रिश्ते की पोस्ट प्रोडक्शन स्टार्ट मुंबई में". Bihar Jharkhand News Network. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
3. "Khesari Lal Yadav starts shooting for the film 'Farishta' along with Megha Shah". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
4. "Khesari Lal Yadav होली पर फैंस के लिए लाएंगे कौन सा 'फरिश्ता' ? कैसे बने खेसारी पागल ? | ENT LIVE". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). 5 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
5. "होली पर रिलीज हो रही खेसारी की फिल्म 'फरिश्ता', पागल के किरदार में आएंगे नजर". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
6. "खेसारी लाल की फरिश्ता का रिलीज डेट आउट, एक्टर बोले- फिल्म के लिए 45 डिग्री की गर्मी में भी बिना नहाए रहा". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
7. "Khesari Film: 20 दिनों तक बिना नहाए फिल्म की शूटिंग करते रहे खेसारी, अब फरिश्ता का ट्रेलर मचा रहा है धमाल". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 March 2023.
8. "Farishta Song: रिलीज हुआ फिल्म फरिश्ता का पहला गाना पागले बनादी राम जी, खेसारी ने अंदाज ने कियाम इम्प्रेस". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 17 March 2023.
9. "खेसारीलाल यादव और लाल बाबू पंडित की भोजपुरी फिल्म 'फरिश्ता' ने बनाया रिकार्ड". समाचार संसार. Retrieved 12 March 2023.

External links

• Farishta at IMDb