Stree (English: Woman) is a 2018 Indian horror comedy film directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. under the banner of Maddock Films in association with D2RFilms. The film is based on the Indian urban legend, Nale Ba, about a witch who knocks on people's doors at night. Stree stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi and Aparshakti Khurrana. It was released on 31 August 2018. A trailer was released on 26 July 2018
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Theatrical release poster | |
Directed by | Amar Kaushik |
Produced by |
Dinesh Vijan Raj & D.K. |
Written by |
Sumit Arora (Dialogue) |
Screenplay by |
Raj Nidimoru Krishna D.K. |
Starring |
Rajkummar Rao Shraddha Kapoor Pankaj Tripathi Aparshakti Khurana |
Music by |
Songs: Sachin-Jigar Background Score: Ketan Sodha |
Cinematography | Amalendu Chaudhary |
Edited by | Hemanti Sarkar |
Production company |
Maddock Films D2R Films |
Distributed by | AA Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 127 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Contents
Cast
- Shraddha Kapoor as Stree
- Rajkummar Rao as Vicky
- Pankaj Tripathi as Rudra
- Aparshakti Khurrana as Bittu
- Abhishek Banerjee as Dana
- Vijay Raaz
- Nora Fatehi (special appearance in song "Kamariya")
- Kriti Sanon (special appearance in song "Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe")
Production
Development
On 28 November 2017, it was reported that Dinesh Vijan had finalized Rajkummar Rao to be the lead actor for his next film which would be a horror comedy written by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.. On 5 December 2017, Shraddha Kapoor informed through her Twitter handle that she would be working with Rajkummar Rao and Maddock Films in their next film. On January 11, 2018 it was revealed that the title of the horror comedy would be Stree and Amar Kaushik would be the director of the film.[20] According to director Amar Kaushik, Rajkummar Rao plays the role of a Tailor in the film, while Shraddha Kapoor's role is that of a mysterious woman. As part of preparation for the role, Rajkummar was provided with a sewing machine and a tailor would visit him everyday for a period of 20 days so as to teach him the process of sewing clothes.[21][22]
Filming
Principal photography of the film began on 13 January 2018[23] in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh[24] and the first schedule was wrapped up on 30 January 2018.[25][26] The second schedule of shooting took place in Bhopal in the month of March.[27] According to producer Dinesh Vijan, the location in Bhopal was chosen because of the mysterious stories associated with the place. After reaching the place, the locals informed the production team about the unexplained events that had taken place in the area and the safety precautions that they must follow. Keeping in mind the advice given by the locals, a set of guidelines to be followed by everyone were created and placed in all the rooms inside the fort.[28][29] The final schedule of shooting was completed on 1 May 2018.[30][31] After completing the shooting, a promotional song was filmed in Mumbai with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor during May 2018.[32]
Soundtrack
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Soundtrack album by Sachin-Jigar | ||||
Released | 22 August 2018 | [33]|||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Length | 12:00 | |||
Language | Hindi | |||
Label | T-Series | |||
Sachin-Jigar chronology | ||||
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The music for the film has been composed by Sachin-Jigar.[34][35] A song "Kamariya" featuring Rajkummar Rao and Nora Fatehi is also added in the soundtrack of the film.[36] The lyrics are written by Vayu, Badshah and Jigar Saraiya.
Track listing | ||||
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No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
1. | "Milegi Milegi" | Vayu | Mika Singh, Sachin-Jigar | 2:33 |
2. | "Kamariya" | Vayu | Aastha Gill, Sachin-Jigar, Divya Kumar | 3:08 |
3. | "Nazar Na Lag Jaaye" | Vayu | Ash King, Sachin-Jigar | 3:26 |
4. | "Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe" | Badshah, Jigar Saraiya | Badshah, Nikhita Gandhi, Sachin-Jigar | 2:53 |
Total length: | 12:00 |