Krishna Aur Kans (transl. Krishna and Kamsa) is a 2012 Hindi Flash-animated film produced and distributed by Reliance Entertainment. It was directed by Vikram Veturi.[1] It was tax free in six states at the time of his release[2] and released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English.[3] A new mobile game was also launched on the occasion of Janmashtami after being inspired from film.[4] It was the widest ever released animation movie in India.[5]
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Directed by | Vikram Veturi |
Screenplay by | Kamlesh Pandey |
Starring | Om Puri Juhi Chawla Prachi Save |
Music by | Shantanu Moitra Varaprasad |
Production company | Reliance Entertainment |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
Country | India |
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Akanksha Naval - Shetye of DNA said "The film is more of an engaging fare for children, but even the adults accompanying their kids will find themselves enjoying the film just as much, so go for it!".[7] Bavesh Bhatia in his review on Imdb said "Not only an entertainer for your children, Krishna Aur Kans will keep you glued to your seat as you will definitely recall the bygone days of your childhood!"[8]
The music of the film was composed by Shantanu Moitra and the lyrics were penned by Swanand Kirkire and Vedavyasa Rangabhattacharya.
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1 | "Advent of Krishna" (Ayega Koi Ayega) | Sonu Nigam, Hamsika Iyer, Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya |
2 | "Enchanting Flute" | Raj Mohan Sinha, Rakesh Chaurasiya |
3 | "Hey Krishna" (Hey Krishna Hey Krishna) | Sonu Nigam |
4 | "Holi" (Holi Hain) | Amitabh Bhattacharya, Abhijeet Ghoshal, Hamsika Iyer |
5 | "Krishna Leaving Vrindavan" (Suno Suno Sawaren Ki) | Shreya Ghoshal, Pranab Kumar |
6 | "Krishna Past Time" (Gokul Ki Galiyon Me) | Shravan Suresh |
7 | "Natkhat Natkhat" | Shravan Suresh, Swanand Kirkire |
8 | "Nukkad Wale" | Shravan Suresh |
9 | "Putana" (Baccho Jara Dur Dur Rahena Re) | Sunidhi Chauhan, Shantanu Moitra |
10 | "Rasa" (Roon Ghoona Re) | Shreya Ghoshal, Babul Supriyo |
11 | "Shloka" | Varaprasad |
Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result | Ref. |
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5th Mirchi Music Awards | Raag-Inspired Song of the Year | "Krishna Leaving Vrindavan (Suno Suno Saanwre Ki...)" | Nominated | [9] |
Oscars 2013 | Best Animated Feature | Vikram Veturi | Submission |
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