Banjo(2016)
Banjo is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film directed by Ravi Jadhav. The film stars Riteish Deshmukh as Taraat, a street musician, and Nargis Fakhri as Christina, an American festival scout. The story follows a Mumbai street band that gets discovered by an American talent scout searching for a banjo player. The band faces betrayal, false accusations, and elitist music industry gatekeepers before earning a chance to perform internationally. The film received mixed reviews and was a box office disappointment, collecting ₹13.24 crore worldwide. Its soundtrack, composed by Vishal-Shekhar, gained popularity during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The film was released on 23 September 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Eros Now, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 2016
- Director
- Ravi Jadhav
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
An American festival scout named Christina comes to Mumbai to find a banjo player for a big event. She discovers Taraat, a poor street musician who plays a handmade banjo with his band. But a jealous rival frames Taraat for murder, and his friends abandon him. Christina must help Taraat clear his name and prove that his music deserves a global stage.
“From the streets to the world.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Banjo
Cast reunions in this film: Nargis Fakhri & Riteish Deshmukh (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Banjo' refers to a street musician's instrument, highlighting Mumbai's local music culture.
- Riteish Deshmukh learned to play the banjo from scratch for his role, practicing for months.
- Director Ravi Jadhav is known for Marathi cinema, and this was his first Hindi film as director.
- The soundtrack featured collaborations with international artists like Vishal-Shekhar and DJ NYK.
- It was shot extensively in Mumbai's crowded areas like Chor Bazaar to capture authentic street life.
- The film underperformed at the box office, earning only about 4 crore rupees in India.
- Nargis Fakhri's character was a musician from the US, adding a cross-cultural element to the story.
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