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Aap Kaa Surroor

For the music album, see Aap Kaa Surroor (album). For the sequel of this film, see Teraa Surroor.

Aap Kaa Surroor (transl. Your Joy) is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic thriller film directed by Prashant Chadha and starring singer Himesh Reshammiya in his debut as an actor, alongside Hansika Motwani and Malika Sherawat. Reshammiya has claimed the story is based on his own life and was named after his music album Aap Kaa Surroor.[3] It was shot mostly in Germany[4] and was released on 29 June 2007. Despite being negatively received by critics, it turned out to be a commercial success. This was Hansika's first Hindi film as a leading actress, as she was previously seen in all her films as a child actor.[5]

Synopsis

A TV journalist, Nadia Merchant, is found dead in a remote part of Germany. Shortly afterward, Indian singer HR is arrested by the German police following a concert and charged with her murder. While in custody, events unfold in flashback.

During a performance tour in Germany, HR travels with his close friend Shravan and meets event organizer Khurana, his associate Ruby James, and event planner Riya Bakshi. HR and Riya develop a romantic relationship, and Riya’s father, Mr. Bakshi, eventually approves of their match.

Following HR’s arrest, he seeks legal assistance from Ruby, who agrees to help but is later revealed to be in love with him. HR, who remains committed to Riya, escapes from custody by taking Nadia’s father, former police officer Feroz Merchant, hostage. He is given one day to uncover the real killer before Riya’s impending marriage to someone else.

With assistance from Shravan and Bani, HR approaches Ruby—believing she is not involved in the crime—and begins investigating Khurana’s business records. They discover Khurana had financial motives to sabotage HR due to losses from a previous world tour agreement. Confronted by HR, Khurana confesses to the murder and to framing HR. His confession is recorded on camera, leading to his arrest. HR is exonerated, and he reunites with Riya.

Cast

  • Himesh Reshammiya as HR / Himself
  • Hansika Motwani as Riya Bakshi
  • Mallika Sherawat as Advocate Ruby James; Khurana's Business partner
  • Darshan Jariwala as Khurana; Event organizer and Advocate Ruby James's Business partner
  • Raj Babbar as Ex-cop Feroz Merchant; Nadia's father
  • Shravan as Shravan Kumar
  • VJ Bani as Bani, Riya's friend
  • Sachin Khedekar as Mr. Bakshi, Riya's father
  • Anant Mahadevan as TV News Reporter for Channel ITV
  • Ishita Chauhan as Trishnu
  • Lovepreet Aujla as Himesh's friend
  • Marrissa Lawrence as Nadia F. Merchant
  • Sanjay Sharma as Raju
  • Pankaj Jha as Ghulam Sayyed auto rickshaw Driver
  • Abhijeet Chavan as Chinman Rao auto rickshaw driver
  • Lallan Dubey as Lallan Dubey auto rickshaw driver
  • Souzan Alavi as Background Dancer
  • Kathrin Susanne Rieger as Fan
  • Esther Maria Pietsch as Flight Attendant
  • Ryan Estrada as Himself (German police officer)
  • Ron Matz as Sam (German police officer)
  • Esther Maria Pietsch as stewardess (German police officer)
  • Frank Brandstatter as man in the crowd; Indian journalist in the background who helps to translate Khurana's confession
  • Vijay Taneja as Mr. Vijay Taneja / Himself (Special Appearance)
  • Johannes Bergner (German Police Officer)
  • Frederic Schaefer (German Police Officer)

Reception

Box office

According to Box Office India, Aap Kaa Surroor earned approximately ₹240 million (US$2.8 million) at the domestic box office and was classified as a "average."[6]

Critical reception

Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM rated Aap Kaa Surroor 3.5 out of 5, stating, "Critics be damned, this one's for the masses!"[7] Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Rediff.com awarded it 3 out of 5, noting that while the story was "very ordinary," the film was elevated by its music, with well-placed songs that sustained viewer engagement.[8]

In contrast, Gautam Chintamani, also writing for Rediff.com, gave the film 2.5 out of 5. He found the narrative disjointed and commented that the film appeared to be "trying to cash in on the Himesh wave," with visually appealing songs interspersed with what he described as a weak script.[9] Khalid Mohamed of Hindustan Times was more critical, citing issues with the storyline, direction, and Reshammiya’s performance. He described the film as an "amateur brain toaster."[10]

Soundtrack

The film's music was composed by Himesh Reshammiya, with lyrics by Sameer. According to the Indian trade portal Box Office India, the soundtrack sold approximately 1.3 million units, making it the seventh highest-selling album of the year.[11] Tracks one through seven were remixed and mixed by DJ Akbar Sami.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Assalam Vaalekum"Himesh Reshammiya6:00
2."Tera Mera Milna"Himesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal5:50
3."Jhoot Nahin Bolna"Himesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal6:10
4."Tanhaiyaan"Himesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan5:06
5."Ya Ali"Himesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan4:32
6."Tere Bina"Himesh Reshammiya, Devendra Singh5:35
7."Kya Jeena"Himesh Reshammiya5:14
8."Mehbooba O Mehbooba (A Tribute to Panchamda) (Originally composed by R.D. Burman)"Himesh Reshammiya, Asha Bhosle4:54
9."Tanhaiyaan" (Unplugged)Himesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan2:10
10."Tera Tera Tera Surroor"Himesh Reshammiya4:05

Awards

Award Date of ceremony Category Nominee Result Ref.
Sabsey Favourite Kaun Awards 27 December 2007 Sabsey Tez Sitara (Most Favorite Rising Star) Himesh Reshammiya Won [12]
Stardust Awards 26 January 2008 Superstar of Tomorrow – Male Nominated [13]
Superstar of Tomorrow – Female Hansika Motwani Nominated
Filmfare Awards 16 February 2008 Best Female Debut Nominated [14]

Sequel

Main article: Teraa Surroor

A sequel titled Teraa Surroor was announced in December 2015. The film stars Himesh Reshammiya and Farah Karimaee in lead roles and was released on 11 March 2016.[15]

References

  1. ^ "AAP KAA SURROOR". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Box Office 2007". Box Office India. 27 October 2011. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011.
  3. ^ "Fans will love Himesh's Aap Kaa Surroor". Rediff.com. 3 May 2007. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Himesh starts shooting Aap Kaa Surroor in Germany". IndiaFM. 15 February 2007. Archived from the original on 28 May 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Aap Kaa Surroor has the biggest opening of 2007". Rediff.com. 4 July 2007. Archived from the original on 26 July 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
  6. ^ "Aap Kaa Surroor - Movie - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  7. ^ Adarsh, Taran (29 June 2007). "Aap Ka Surroor – The Moviee Review". IndiaFM. Archived from the original on 23 October 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  8. ^ Syed Firdaus Ashraf (29 June 2007). "AKS: Only for Himesh fans". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  9. ^ Chintamani, Gautam (29 June 2007). "AKS: A Himesh showcase". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  10. ^ Mohamed, Khalid (29 June 2007). "Review: Aap kaa Surroor". Hindustan Times. Mumbai. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
  11. ^ "Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 24 June 2010.
  12. ^ "Himesh Reshammiya Awards: Achievements & Honors". The Indian Express. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  13. ^ Yount, Stacey (26 December 2007). "Max Stardust Awards nominations revealed". BollySpice.com - The latest movies, interviews in Bollywood. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  14. ^ "Filmfare Awards 2008 Winners". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
  15. ^ Taran Adarsh (22 January 2011). "'Aap Kaa Surroor 2' features Himesh already". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 16 January 2008. Retrieved 25 January 2011.