Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 'Hanuman' India's First animated Epic Film releases this Friday October 21st. Check Official web site > http://www.hanuman-thefilm.com You might be familiar with the basic stories about Lord Hanuman, but do you know all the details of his life? For instance, how he became the brave warrior he is, and where his legendary mace came from? If not, no problem. Come Friday, October 21, India will witness its first animated film on the god. The pathbreaking Hanuman is a total entertainer, packed with pranks of a baby Hanuman, spectacular war sequences and lilting music. Next >> Preview Hanuman - Bollywood animation comes of age Exclusive by Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz [Monday, October 17, 2005] In Hindu mythology, Ramayan is the most popular story ever told. And when it comes to Ramayan, then its not just Ram, Laxman, Sita and Ravan. There is also one more important character in the story - HANUMAN. Hanuman - who leaped for the sun thinking it to be a was a sweet fruit Hanuman - who was blessed by the GODS with supernatural strength Hanuman - who flew across mountains and leapt across the oceans Hanuman - who is the mighty warrior, the destroyer of the wicked Since the silent movies era, there have been number of flicks made on the Ramayan and its characters but never before has there been a full fledged animation movie around the story. A Percept Pictures Company in association with Silvertoons, 'Hanuman' is a Sahara One Motion Pictures presentation, which is a 100% animation movie, and is about to release this festive season. The highlight of the movie is that it is India's first ever animated movie based on Hanuman's life and takes the viewer through Hanuman's birth till the great victory over Lanka. The movie talks about number of extraordinary feats that he displayed since his childhood through 100 minutes of world class animation. The movie boasts of 40 characters and 200,000 individual images that resulted in the movie Hanuman, which is directed by V.G.Samant and has Mukesh Khanna providing the voiceover for Hanuman. The movie revolves around five principal characters of Ramayana - Ram, Sita, Laxman, Ravan and of course Hanuman. The movie traces Hanuman's life from his childhood when he was born to Anjani, a female Apsara and the Moneky King Kesari. When Anjani was expecting a child, Pavan Dev placed Lord Shiva's 'ansh' in her womb and hence he is also called 'Pavanputra'. He was blessed with supreme intelligence, strength and devine powers and was quite naughty as a baby [one look at the animated picture of a cute looking young Hanuman and you know for sure that this is a naughty kid!] His pranks were not only reserved for the youngsters of his group but also the saints who lived in nearby forests. He in fact didn't even spare the sun and aimed to eat it as well thinking of it to be a fruit! No one really minded the fun games he played and he was blessed by the GODS with immortal life and divine powers due to which he became all powerful and mighty. But he never used these powers for anything bad and didn't harm anyone. Due to the powers bestowed upon him, he was safe from any weapons, fire and water. He became immortal and the best power he got was an ability to change his body size to the biggest and the smallest ever possible! The biggest episode in his life began when he came in contact with Ram and Laxman who were searching for Sita. He was a great worshipper of Lord Ram and helped him find Sita, destroy Lanka and kill Ravana. He used his super powers to a great extent in this battle and won the friendship of Ram! A spectacular affair, 'Hanuman' promises to be a coming of age animated movie in Bollywood with great fun, drama, action, vibrant colors, fast moving frames, great sound effects, songs, dances and everything else that should go along to make an animated movie a great experience for kids and adults alike. A movie that should make for a good family outing, 'Hanuman' releases this Friday i.e. October 21st. Cool SoundTracks Hanuman (2005) - Music Director : Tapas ReliaProducer : Sahara OneYear : 2005 Akdam Bakdam Singer : Shravan Lyrics : Satish Mutatkar Bridge Across The Ocean (Background Music) Singer : Vijay Prakash Destroying The Ashok Vatika (Background Music) Singer : Vijay Prakash Hanuman Chalisa Singer : Nandini, Rashmi, Vijay Prakash Lyrics : Satish Mutatkar Jai Bajrangbali Singer : Kinshuk Sen, Palash Sen Lyrics : Satish Mutatkar Jai Hanuman Singer : Kailash Kher, Shankar Mahadevan Lyrics : Satish Mutatkar Kumbhakaran (Background Music) Mahabali Maharudra - Vijay Prakash, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Palash Sen, Kailesh Kher, Madhushree, Sneha P Lyrics : Satish Mutatkar Raavan Goes To War Singer : Rajesh Jolly Lyrics : Satish Mutatkar The War Begins (Background Music) Theme Music Singer : Swapnil Bandodkar Lyrics : Satish Mutatkar Select All the Above Songs Music review The cutest animated character arrives in the town this Friday with 'Hanuman', which is India's first ever animated movie based on Hanuman's life and takes the viewer through Hanuman's birth till the great victory over Lanka. A Percept Pictures Company in association with Silvertoons, 'Hanuman' is a Sahara One Motion Pictures presentation that has been publicized quite decently unlike some other animation movies/children movies in the past that have suffered largely due to lack of any buzz. The look of the film is quite vibrant and promises to be an entertaining affair with songs and dances galore. Directed by V.G.Samant, 'Hanuman' has music by Tapas Relia and lyrics by Satish Mutatkar. 'Mahabali Maharudra' is the opening track of the album that brings to fore the might of Hanuman. Unlike a conventional 'bhajan', it is based on contemporary music while maintaining the essence of the song. Sung by number of singers ranging from Vijay Prakash, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Palash Sen, Kailash Kher, Madhushree, Sneha Panth and Sapna Mukherjee, it makes for a good promotional number that carries a good pace and a spirited feel throughout. Yet another track that appreciates the greatness of Hanuman is 'Jai Hanuman' that is a good fusion piece of Indian and western music. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Kailash Kher, it is one of its kinds when it comes to a devotional track due its treatment. Though the words in the track are something that you may have heard in a number of devotional tracks in the past, it is the usage of musical instruments and the rendition by the singer duo that make it different. A song with a jingle that should appeal instantaneously to the kids, 'Akdam Bakdam' sung by the kid Shravan is immensely lovable and is bound to bring a smile on your face when you are watching it on a big screen. The arrangements are world class and remind of the kind of songs from 'The Lion King'. A playful number, it should be a highlight of the movie when Hanuman's childhood days are projected on screen. A winner that should be publicized more heavily for children to get attracted to the movie! The same world class feel is quite apparent in the 'Hanuman theme' performed by Swapnil Bandodkar that promises an impressive cinematic outing. Chants of 'Jai Jai Bajrang Bali' go with the theme soundtrack 'Destroying The Ashok Vatika' that has been rendered by Vijay Prakash. He also chants some 'shlokas' in the subsequent theme piece 'Bridge Across The Nation'. Both the pieces are heavy duty situational pieces and should add value to the visuals. Two more instrumentals that follow after a gap are 'The WAR Begins' and 'Kumbhakaran' that are the musical pieces behind two of the most important chapters of 'Ramayan'. There is an extremely short musical piece [the last in the series of instrumentals/theme music in the album] - 'Ravan Goes To War' - that has the voice of Rajesh Jolly in the background. All these musical pieces combined together surely make 'Hanuman' a musical affair. If there is a movie about 'Hanuman' then how could 'Hanuman Chalisa' be far behind. The wait is over with Vijay Prakash [yet again], Nandini and Rashmi coming together for this religious reading that is popular across globe. Music, as expected, is quite soothing for this devotional number that is the longest track in the album, is quite soft on ears and has been well orchestrated. The album ends with another song 'Jay Bajrangbali' that reminds of the soundtrack of 'The Lion King'. A peppy kid’s track that appears to be a promotional track, it is sung by Palash Sen and Kinshuk Sen and has a 'feel good' factor that should appeal to children. Target audience of 'Hanuman' is children while there is something for adults too in the form of 'Hanuman Chalisa' that has been presented differently. If the movie has an extended run at the theatres then there is a good possibility of children lapping up the album. After all when West can have their 'Lion King' then why can't we have our own 'Hanuman'! India Matrimony: Find your partner now. 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