Kismath (2016 film)

For the 2018 film, see Kismath (2018 film).

2016 Indian film

Kismath

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Shanavas K Bavakutty
Written by| Shanavas K Bavakutty
Produced by| Rajeev Ravi
Starring|

* Shane Nigam
* Shruthy Menon
* Vinay Forrt
* Anand Bal

Cinematography| Suresh Rajan
Edited by|

* B. Ajith Kumar
* Jithin Manohar

Music by|

* Sushin Shyam
* Sumesh Parameshwar
* Shamej Sreedhar

Production
company

Pattam Cinema Company

Distributed by| LJ Films

Release date

* 29 July 2016 (2016-07-29)

Running time

| 103 minutes
Country| India
Language| Malayalam

Kismath (from kismet; transl. Fate/destiny) is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutante Shanavas K Bavakutty. The film stars Shane Nigam as Irfan and Shruthy Menon as Anita, two star-crossed lovers from different religious backgrounds (Islam and Hinduism). It is produced by Rajeev Ravi under the banner of Pattam Cinema Company, and in association with LJ Films and Akbar Travels.[1]

The film narrates the real-life story of two young lovers from Ponnani, in Kerala \- a 28-year-old scheduled caste girl and a 23-year-old Muslim boy - who faced backlash from society for their relationship in 2011.[2] The screenplay was conceived by Bavakutty while serving as the town's Municipal Councillor.[1]

A trailer was released on 20 July 2016.[2] The film was released on 29 July 2016.[3] The film was a commercial success.[4]

## Cast

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* Shane Nigam as Irfan
* Shruthy Menon as Anita
* Vinay Forrt as Sub Inspector Ajay C Menon
* Alencier Ley Lopez as Sayed Bava Thangal
* Sajitha Madathil as the warden
* Surabhi Lakshmi as Saleena
* P. Balachandran as Appu Nair
* Sunil Sukhada as Assistant Sub Inspector Nair
* Anand Bal as Plaza Khaleel
* Anil Nedumangad as Mohanan
* Vijayan Karanthoor as K T
* Jayaprakash Kuloor as Aboo
* Binoy Nambala as Shihab
* Abu Salih as Irfan's friend
* Binny Tom

## Soundtrack

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Kismath [5]

Soundtrack album by

Sushin Shyam, Sumesh Parameshwar, Shamej Sreedhar

Released| 22 July 2016
Genre| Feature film soundtrack
Length| 22:06
Label| Muzik247
Sushin Shyam chronology
| Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
(2015)  | Kismath [5]
(2016)  | Ezra
(2017)

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

|
|
|
|
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1.| "Kisa Paathiyil"| Anwar Ali| Sushin Shyam| Sachin Balu| 3:27
2.| "Nilamanaltharikalil"| Rafeeq Ahamed| Sumesh Parameswar| K. S. Harisankar, Sreya Raghav| 3:51
3.| "Loneliness"| -| Sumesh Parameswar| Sreya Raghav| 1:33
4.| "Chilathunaam"| Anwar Ali| Shamej Shreedhar| Madhushree Narayan| 5:05
5.| "Aane Madanapoo"| Moyinkutty Vaidyar| Traditional| Kabeer Nallalam| 3:17
6.| "Vinnu Churanna"| Anwar Ali| Sumesh Parameswar| M. P. Neesa| 3:29
7.| "Theme Music"|  | Sumesh Parameswar| Shreya Raghav| 1:24

## Awards and nominations

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* Winner - Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Malayalam \- Shruthy Menon
* Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam \- Shruthy Menon
* Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Malayalam \- Sushin Shyam

## References

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1. ^ a b George, Anjana (10 July 2016). "Shruty Menon to romance Shane in a real-life love story". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
2. ^ a b "'Kismath' movie trailer featuring Shane Nigam, Shruthy Menon, Vinay Forrt gets fabulous celebrity response". International Business Times. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
3. ^ "'Kismath' movie review: Live audience updates of Shane Nigam, Shruthy Menon-starrer". International Business Times. 29 July 2016.
4. ^ N. Jayachandran. "Newcomers gain as Mollywood witnesses fresh whiff of change" Manorama Online 19 May 2018 [1]
5. ^ "Kismath (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Sushin Shyam, Shamej Shreedhar & Sumesh Parameswar". 22 July 2016.

## External links

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* Kismath at IMDb

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