Challenge (2009 film)

2009 Bengali action film by Raj Chakraborty

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Challenge

Theatrical Release Poster

Directed by| Raj Chakraborty
Written by| Raj Chakraborty
Screenplay by| Raj Chakraborty
N. K. Salil
Dialogues by| N. K. Salil
Produced by| Shrikant Mohta
Starring|

*     * Dev
* Subhashree Ganguly
* Rajatava Dutta
* Biswajit Chakraborty
* Kharaj Mukherjee
* Supriyo Dutta
* Laboni Sarkar
* Tulika Basu
* Debranjan Nag

Narrated by| Sabyasachi Chakraborty
Cinematography| Somak Mukherjee
Edited by| Ravi Ranjan Maitra
Mainak Bhaumik
Music by| Jeet Gannguli

Production
company

Shree Venkatesh Films

Distributed by| Shree Venkatesh Films

Release date

* 20 March 2009 (2009-03-20)

Running time

| 140 minutes
Country| India
Language| Bengali

Challenge: Nibi na Saala or simply Challenge is a 2009 Indian Bengali-language romantic action film written and directed by Raj Chakraborty.[1] Produced by Shrikant Mohta under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, the film stars Dev and Subhashree Ganguly in the lead roles, while Rajatava Dutta, Biswajit Chakraborty, Supriyo Dutta, Kharaj Mukherjee, Laboni Sarkar, Tulika Basu and Partha Sarathi Chakraborty play other pivotal roles.[2][3][4] The soundtrack of the film was composed by Jeet Gannguli and cinematography was by Somak Mukherjee. The screenplay and dialogues were written by Raj Chakraborty and N. K. Salil.

## Plot

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Abir joins college and comes across Pooja, the daughter of a ruthless businessman. Her father is strict and conservative in taking care of Pooja and does not tolerate if anyone, directly or indirectly, disturbs or approaches Pooja. Abir is bullied by a bunch of students and he pays them back in return by beating them all up. He also confronts her father's henchmen and makes them apologize when they misbehave with him before his fight with the students. Pooja is highly impressed on seeing this and she falls in love with him. He reciprocates and the two start dating. Pooja's father finds out about their relationship and opposes it. The rest of the story is how Abir and Pooja unite after a series of problems.[5]

## Cast

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* Dev as Abir Ganguly
* Subhashree Ganguly as Pooja Sen
* Rajatava Dutta as Agnideb Sen, Pooja's Father, an industrialist and a local don
* Tulika Basu as Chandra Sen, Pooja's Mother
* Biswajit Chakraborty as Samir Ganguly, Abir's Father
* Laboni Sarkar as Purnima Ganguly, Abir's Mother
* Kharaj Mukherjee as Gouranga 'Gour' Chatterjee, the Principal of the college
* Partha Sarathi Chakraborty as Gopal, Abir's friend
* Supriyo Dutta as Kartik Da, Agnideb's henchman
* Prasun Gain as Poncha, Kartik's assistant
* Pradip Dhar as Bhoja, Kartik's assistant
* Abhimanyu Mukherjee as Ranjan, Abir and Pooja's classmate
* Tamal Roy Chowdhury as Pooja's maternal grandfather
* Debranjan Nag as Bhajahari, the Postman of the college and Gour's friend

Special appearance

* Raj Chakraborty as himself

## Production

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### Pre-production

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After the success of Chirodini ...Tumi Je Amar (2008), Raj Chakraborty became a leading director in the industry. During the end of 2008, Sangeet Bangla reported that his next project was going to be a mass-class combo film with a strong social message, which was being written by N.K Salil. After the completion of the script, in January 2009, the film's title was revealed to be Challenge with the music composed by Jeet Gannguli.

### Casting

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Since the initial position, Chakraborty's choice was Dev to play the protagonist in the film as he worked with him for the song Pante Taali in Chirodini ... Tumi Je Amar before. Subhashree Ganguly, who acted opposite Soham Chakraborty in the film Bajimaat (2008) before, was signed to play the lead opposite Dev. For an important role, Rajatava Dutta was signed and for the other supporting roles, Supriyo Dutta, Kharaj Mukherjee, Debranjan Nag, Biswajit Chakraborty and others were reported to be in.

### Shooting

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The filming took place in Kolkata and the outskirts of Purulia. The song Bhojo Gourango was shot in a hotel of Mumbai featuring Dev and the choreographer Duraiswamy Shankaraiyaa. In Dubai, the song Mahi Ve was shot marking the first Bengali film to be filmed there.The interval and climax action scene was shot in Purulia.

## Soundtrack

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Challenge

Soundtrack album by

Jeet Gannguli

Released| 2009
Recorded| 2008
Studio| Shree Venkatesh Films
Genre| Film soundtrack
Language| Bengali
Label| SVF
Producer| Shree Venkatesh Films
Jeet Gannguli chronology
| Jackpot
(2009)  | Challenge
(2009)  | Paran Jai Jaliya Re
(2009)

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Singles from  Challenge

1. "Mahi Ve"
Released: 5 Mar 2016
2. "Bondhura Elomelo"
Released: 19 Mar 2016
3. "Dekhechi Tomake"
Released: 22 Mar 2016
4. "Bhojo Gourango"
Released: 27 Feb 2016

The soundtrack of the film was composed by Jeet Gannguli, while the background score was by S.P Venkatesh. The lyrics were penned by Nachiketa Chakraborty, Priyo Chattopadhyay, Dipangshu Acharyaa, Abhimanyu Mukherjee and Gautam Sushmit.

No.| Title| Lyrics| Music| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Challenge Nibi Na Sala"| Abhimanyu Mukherjee| Jeet Gannguli| Jeet Gannguli| 2:33
2.| "Bhojo Gourango"| Priyo Chattopadhyay| Jeet Gannguli| Jeet Gannguli| 3:26
3.| "Bondhura Elomelo"| Dipangshu Acharyaa| Jeet Gannguli| Dibyendu Mukherjee
Satabdi Chakraborty| 4:38
4.| "Mahi Ve"| Gautam Sushmit| Jeet Gannguli| Kunal Ganjawala| 4:38
5.| "Janina"| Nachiketa Chakraborty| Jeet Gannguli| Nachiketa Chakraborty| 5:15
6.| "Dekhechi Tomake"| Priyo Chattopadhyay| Jeet Gannguli| Shaan
June Banerjee| 3:53
Total length:| 24:23

## Spin-off Sequel

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Challenge 2 (2012) with no similarities to the previous one. Raj Chakraborty did a cameo appearance in the film.

## References

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1. ^ "ChallengeUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
2. ^ "Challenge (2009)". calcuttatube.com. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
3. ^ "Subhashree – Exclusive Interview". calcuttatube.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 5 March 2009.
4. ^ Nag, Kushali (21 October 2008). "Time for action". The Telegraph. Calcutta, India. Archived from the original on 9 August 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2009.
5. ^ "Challenge (2009) | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 18 June 2024.

## External links

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* Challenge at IMDb

* v
* t
* e

Films directed by Raj Chakraborty

* Chirodini Tumi Je Aamar (2008)
* Challenge (2009)
* Prem Aamar (2009)
* Le Chakka (2010)
* Dui Prithibi (2010)
* Shotru (2011)
* Bojhena Shey Bojhena (2012)
* Kanamachi (2013)
* Proloy (2013)
* Borbaad (2014)
* Yoddha: The Warrior (2014)
* Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey (2015)
* Katmundu (2015)
* Abhimaan (2016)
* Chaamp (2017)
* Bolo Dugga Maiki (2017)
* Adventures Of Jojo (2018)
* Shesh Theke Shuru (2019)
* Parineeta (2019)
* Dharmajuddha (2022)
* Habji Gabji (2022)
* Babli (2024)

* v
* t
* e

Films produced by Shree Venkatesh Films

Key people|

* Mahendra Soni
* Shrikanth Mohta

Films produced|

| 1990s|

Bhai Amar Bhai (1996)
Sakhi Tumi Kar (1996)
Sabar Upare Maa (1997)
Mayar Badhon (1997)
Ranokhetro (1998)
Nag Nagini (1998)
Ajab Gayer Ajab Katha (1998)
Tumi Ele Tai (1999)
Shatru Dhangso (1999)
Goriber Raja Robin Hood (1999)

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2000s|

Sasurbari Zindabad (2000)
Dada Thakur (2001)
Pratibad (2001)
Sathi (2002)
Sangee (2003)
Chokher Bali (2003)
Champion (2003)
Premi (2004)
Mastan (2004)
Ranicoat (2004)
Bandhan (2004)
Yuddha (2005)
Shubhodrishti (2005)
Kranti (2006)
MLA Fatakeshto (2006)
Refugee (2006)
I Love You (2007)
Minister Fatakeshto (2007)
Premer Kahini (2008)
Love (2008)
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008)
Jackpot (2009)
Challenge (2009)
Saat Paake Bandha (2009)
Paran Jai Jaliya Re (2009)
Prem Aamar (2009)

2010s|

Amanush (2010)
Tara (2010)
Josh (2010)
Autograph (2010)
Dui Pritibi (2010)
Shedin Dekha Hoyechilo (2010)
Cholo Paltai (2011)
Memories in March (2011)
Iti Mrinalini (2011)
Ami Shubhash Bolchi (2011)
Baishe Srabon (2011)
Faande Poriya Boga Kaande Re (2011)
Romeo (2011)
Royal Bengal Rahashya (2011)
100% Love (2012)
Le Halwa Le (2012)
Jaaneman (2012)
Hemlock Society (2012)
Awara (2012)
Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish (2012)
Challenge 2 (2012)
Bapi Bari Jaa (2012)
Jekhane Bhooter Bhoy (2012)
Bojhena Shey Bojhena (2012)
Loveria (2013)
Goynar Baksho (2013)
Rocky (2013)
Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013)
Proloy (2013)
Satyanweshi (2013)
Mishawr Rawhoshyo (2013)
Majnu (2013)
Chander Pahar (2013)
Bangali Babu English Mem (2014)
Obhishopto Nighty (2014)
Arundhati (2014)
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2 (2014)
Apur Panchali (2014)
Chaar (2014)
Golpo Holeo Shotti (2014)
Bindaas (2014)
Borbaad (2014)
Yoddha: The Warrior (2014)
Khaad (2014)
Badshahi Angti (2014)
Chotoder Chobi (2015)
Amanush 2 (2015)
Nirbaak (2015)
Jamai 420 (2015)
Roga Howar Sohoj Upaye (2015)
Besh Korechi Prem Korechi (2015)
Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey (2015)
Rajkahini (2015)
Shudhu Tomari Jonyo (2015)
Har Har Byomkesh (2015)
Arshinagar (2015)
Ki Kore Toke Bolbo (2016)
Power (2016)
Cinemawala (2016)
Kelor Kirti (2016)
Khawto (2016)
Eagoler Chokh (2016)
Love Express (2016)
Zulfiqar (2016)
Gangster (2016)
Byomkesh Pawrbo (2016)
Haripada Bandwala (2016)
Tomake Chai (2017)
Begum Jaan (2017)
One (2017)
Ami Je Ke Tomar (2017)
Dhananjay (2017)
Shob Bhooturey (2017)
Yeti Obhijaan (2017)
Bolo Dugga Maiki (2017)
Amazon Obhijaan (2017)
Aschhe Abar Shabor (2018)
Total Dadagiri (2018)
Noor Jahaan (2018)
Raja Rani Raji (2018)
Aami Ashbo Phirey (2018)
Guptodhoner Sandhane (2018)
Uma (2018)
Fidaa (2018)
Biday Byomkesh (2018)
Crisscross (2018)
Ek Je Chhilo Raja (2018)
Byomkesh Gotro (2018)
Villain (2018)
Generation Ami (2018)
Adventures of Jojo (2018)
Shah Jahan Regency (2019)
Finally Bhalobasha (2019)
Mon Jaane Na (2019)
Vinci Da (2019)
Ke Tumi Nandini (2019)
Bhoot Chaturdashi (2019)
Durgeshgorer Guptodhon (2019)
Bibaho Obhijaan (2019)
Bornoporichoy (2019)
Goyenda Junior (2019)
Gumnaami (2019)
Ghawre Bairey Aaj (2019)
Professor Shonku O El Dorado (2019)

2020s|

Dwitiyo Purush (2020)
Love Aaj Kal Porshu (2020)
Detective (2020)
Dracula Sir (2020)
Cheeni (2020)
Prem Tame (2021)
Tangra Blues (2021)
Mukhosh (2021)
Golondaaj (2021)
Ekannoborti (2021)
Kakababur Protyaborton (2022)
The Eken (2022)
X=Prem (2022)
Kuler Achaar (2022)
Byomkesh Hotyamancha (2022)
Karnasubarner Guptodhon (2022)
Ballabhpurer Roopkotha (2022)
Khela Jawkhon (2022)
Dilkhush (2023)
The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan (2023)
Abar Bibaho Obhijaan (2023)
Cheeni 2 (2023)
Dawshom Awbotaar (2023)
Bogla Mama Jug Jug Jiyo (2023)
Kabuliwala (2023)
Athhoi (2024)
Toofan (2024)
Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei (2025)
Daagi (2025)
Killbill Society (2025)
The Eken: Benaras e Bibhishika (2025)
Taandob (2025)
Pokkhirajer Dim (2025)
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