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{{Infobox film
|name = Love Story 2050
|image = Lovestory2050poster Ver1.jpg
|caption = Poster
|director = [[Harry Baweja]]
|producer = [[Pammi Baweja]]
|writer = [[Mayur Puri]]
|screenplay = [[Harry Baweja]]
|starring = [[Harman Baweja]]<br>[[Priyanka Chopra]]<br>[[Boman Irani]]<br>[[Archana Puran Singh]]
|music = [[Anu Malik]]
|cinematography = Kiran Deohans
|editing = [[Merzin Tavaria]]
|studio = [[Baweja Movies]]
|distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment|Adlabs]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Adlabs to release some big releases in coming months|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=19 July 2007|access-date=18 August 2022|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/adlabs-to-release-some-big-releases-in-coming-months/}}</ref>
|released = {{Film date|df=yes|2008|07|04}}<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.movietalkies.com/forthcomingreleases/ |title= Forthcoming Movies |accessdate= 2008-04-09 |publisher= MovieTalkies.com}}</ref>
|runtime = 180 minutes<ref name=autogenerated3>{{cite web |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2008/jaane-tu-ya-jaane-na-love-story-2050-040708.html |title= Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na – Love Story 2050 }}</ref>
|country = India
|language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR}}40 crore<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=196|title=Love Story 2050 – Movie|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}18.47 crore<ref name="auto"/>
}}

'''''Love Story 2050''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[science fiction film|science fiction]]-[[romance film]] starring producer [[Pammi Baweja]] and director [[Harry Baweja]]'s son [[Harman Baweja]] and [[Priyanka Chopra]]. Some parts were filmed in [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]]. Initially the film was supposed to release on 21 December 2007 but got postponed to 4 July 2008 due to extensive post-production work. The premiere was held on 2 July 2008 in [[London]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.radiosargam.com/films/archives/11658/love-story-2050-to-release-on-july-4th.html |title= Love Story 2050 to release on 4 July |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] |accessdate= 2008-04-26 |date= 2007-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://indianewslive.com/?p=338 |title= 'Love Story 2050′ – Priyanka Chopra to attend Music release |publisher= IndianNewsLive |accessdate= 2008-04-27 |date= 2008-04-08}}</ref><ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web |url= http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/love-story-2050-movie-review/ |title= Love Story 2050 Review : Love Story 2050 Movie Review}}</ref> The film draws a lot of similarity to the 1991 Telugu film ''[[Aditya 369]]''; while the Telugu film dealt with travel to the past as well as dystopian post-apocalyptic future, ''Love Story 2050'' was exclusively about travelling to a utopian future-city of Mumbai in the year 2050. It is the first utopian [[time travel film]] of Bollywood.<ref name=UrbanUtopia>{{Citation |last=Varughese |first=Shiju Sam |contribution=Cities of Neoliberal Future: Urban Utopia in Indian Science Fiction Cinema |editor-first1=Tereza |editor-last1=Kuldova |editor-first2=Mathew A. |editor-last2=Varghese |title=Urban Utopias: Excess and Expulsion in Neoliberal South Asia |pages=97–115 |publisher=[[Palgrave Macmillan]] |place=New York |year=2017 |isbn=978-3-319-47622-3 |contribution-url=https://www.palgrave.com/de/book/9783319476223}}</ref> The movie was released on 4 July 2008 and was a commercial and critical failure, with praise for its special effects, but criticism for its direction, screenplay and Harman Baweja's performance.

==Plot==
Karan Malhotra is a spirited and happy-go-lucky boy who does not follow the rules. Sana is the opposite of Karan: a sweet and shy girl who lives life by the rules. Even though they are completely opposite, they fall in love, leading to a magical love story.<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/previews/2008/love-story-2050-preview-110608.html |title= 'Love Story 2050 Preview' |publisher= Indiafm |accessdate= 2008-06-16 |date= 2008-06-11}}</ref>

A scientist, Dr. Yatinder Khanna, has dedicated 15 years of his life in building a [[Time travel|time machine]]. Sana expresses a wish to time-travel to [[Mumbai]] in the year 2050, but she is killed in an accident before her marriage to Karan. Karan wishes to travel back in time and find Sana. Dr. Yatinder, Karan, and Sana's siblings, Rahul and Thea, travel forward in time and reach Mumbai in 2050. They are fascinated by the futuristic Mumbai, with its flying cars, [[hologram]]s, robots, 200-story buildings and more.

Twists and turns lead to the introduction of Ziesha, the [[reincarnation]] of Sana. Ziesha is a popular singer in 2050 who does not remember her past life, but gets flashbacks of it after meeting Karan. Unlike Sana, Ziesha is an arrogant, headstrong and rebellious girl who does not believe in love. She leads a lonely life after the death of her parents, which has embittered her.

Karan and the others find themselves under the threat of the [[demi-god]], Dr. Hoshi. After Karan tells Ziesha he loves her, he is taken away from her by the guards. Ziesha does not believe him when he tells her about his time travel. However, after reading Sana's diary, Ziesha ultimately remembers her past life. Karan returns to her and she declares her love for him and tells him she is Sana. Dr. Hoshi tries to capture Karan because he wants the time machine. After a wild attempt to catch Karan and Ziesha, Hoshi crashes into a [[Nuclear physics|nuclear]] substance truck and dies. Karan goes back to 2008 in the time machine with Ziesha and the rest of his family. Everyone is overjoyed to see their beloved Sana again and Karan proposes to her.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>{{cite web |url= http://Lovestory2050.com |title= 'Love Story 2050 Synopsis' |publisher= Lovestory2050.com |accessdate= 2008-06-16|year= 2008}}</ref>

==Cast ==
* [[Harman Baweja]] as Karan Malhotra
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] as Sana Bedi/Zaisha
* Aman Batala as Rahul Bedi (Sana's younger brother)
* [[Archana Puran Singh]] as Mrs. Sangeeta Bedi (Sana's mum)
* [[Boman Irani]] as Professor Yatinder Khanna/Uncle Ya
* [[Shishir Sharma]] as Mr. Vishal Bedi (Sana's dad)
* [[Dalip Tahil]] as Mr Ravi Malhotra (Karan's dad)
* [[Kurush Deboo]] as Jimmy Dhinchuck (hacker)
* Harsh Vasishta as Karan's Friend
* Mehezabeen Sarela as Sheena
* [[Karan Mehra]] as Karan's Friend

==Production==
Initially, when ''Love Story 2050'' was announced in 2004, [[Kareena Kapoor]] had signed on to play Priyanka's role, for which she was reportedly paid Rs. 30 million. Kapoor later opted out in 2006 saying she had some date problems and was replaced by Chopra. ''Love Story'' is Bollywood's first futuristic film and had 1200 special effect shots<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2006-lowest-openers-in-u-k/ |title= Kareena and Baweja part ways… |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] |accessdate= 2008-04-09 |date= 2006-02-23}}</ref> The budget – Rs. 600 million – was high for an Indian movie that time.

The special effects were executed by four international firms. Two special effects houses – [[Weta Workshop]] ([[New Zealand]]) and [[John Cox (special effects designer)|John Cox]] ([[Brisbane]], [[Australia]]) – have won an [[Academy Award]] for their work on international projects.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2007-30-screens-in-u-k/ |title= Oscar winners for Harman's debut film |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] |accessdate= 2008-04-09 |date= 2007-07-07}}</ref>

Along with lead actors, Harman and Priyanka, a [[robot]] was seen playing a major role; viewers also get to see a [[teddy bear]] which appears to be more than a toy.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.indiafm.com/features/2008/04/04/3739/index.html |title= Love Story 2050 and Harman – The Future Is Here |publisher= Indiafm |accessdate= 2008-04-04 |date= 2006-06-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2006-lowest-openers-in-u-k/ |title= A robot to play the lead in Love Story 2050… |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] |accessdate= 2008-04-09 |date= 2006-06-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2006-lowest-openers-in-u-k/ |title= Meet Priyanka Chopra's pet robot |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] |accessdate= 2008-04-09 |date= 2006-11-30}}</ref>

Lead actress [[Priyanka Chopra]] played a double role<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.indiafm.com/features/2007/01/25/2160/index.html |title= Priyanka Chopra's double role in Love Story 2050 |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] |accessdate= 2008-04-09 |date= 2007-01-25}}</ref> so she coloured her hair twice: once red to portray the girl from future and then again black. The red-haired look is inspired from [[Harman Baweja]]'s sister Rowena Baweja's painting which portrays woman of today and tomorrow. The script of ''Love Story 2050'' inspired her to do the painting.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/38627.html |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080520122252/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/38627.html |url-status= dead |archive-date= 20 May 2008 |title= Painting inspired Priyanka's new look |publisher= Indiaglitz |accessdate= 2008-05-17 |date= 2008-05-17}}</ref>

The first trailer of the film was shown on 21 March 2008 at the premiere of ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]''.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}. Both lead promoted their film on the shahrukh khans's show [[Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?|kya aap paanchvi paas se tez hain]].

==Release==
The film released on 4 July 2008 with 540 plus prints (including 200 digital screens) and approximately 200 prints overseas.<ref name=autogenerated3/>

==Reception==
[[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Indiatimes]] called Harman the new flavour of the season and someone who will have a long stay in [[Bollywood]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}.

[[Raja Sen]] of [[Rediff.com]] called the movie "absolutely ridiculous" with "nothing to offer". In reference to Harman Baweja, Sen said "He cannot act. He does not look good. He does not have screen presence".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inhome.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/04love.htm|title=Review: Love Story 2050}}</ref>

It was a critical failure with many adding it on their worst movies lists as well as Priyanka and Harman's "worst film" lists.

Professor Shiju Sam Varughese, Coordinator of the Centre for Studies in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy at the [[Central University of Gujarat]], did offer that the film's utopian version of Mumbai helps "understand the cultural anxieties about India’s neoliberal future".<ref name=UrbanUtopia/>

* The film won the award for [[Filmfare Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]] at [[54th Filmfare Awards]].

==Box office==
The film failed to generate a big initial response and the bookings for the sci-fi release were tepid at best, garnering only about 25%–30% advance bookings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibosnetwork.com/newsmanager/templates/template1.aspx?articleid=21437&zoneid=9|title=Box Office: Not a Krrish, LS 2050 draws poor advance, JTJN better; TPTM sinks}}</ref> Another main reason for the failure of the movie is due to release of [[Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na|Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na]].

''Love Story 2050'' opened to a 25% response and, by noon shows, was in the 35%–40% range.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiafm.com/trade/boxoffice_update/84.html|title=Box Office Update :B.O. Update: 'Jaane Tu' takes a flying start, 'Love Story 2050' dull}}</ref> In [[multiplexes]], it opened to a 50%–60% response on Friday. The film was released on 725 cinemas including 350 digital cinemas.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Media__Entertainment_/Entertainment/Jaane_Tu_Ya_Jaane_Na_clicks_Love_Story_2050_slips/articleshow/3198707.cms|title=Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na clicks, Love Story 2050 slips- Entertainment-Media / Entertainment -News By Industry-News-The Economic Times | work=The Times of India | date=2008-07-05}}</ref>

The film crashed all around in week two, thus an average in India and overseas. Most call it a trade disaster because it could not retrieve the cost of its budget, making [[Adlabs]] lose over {{INRConvert|60|c}}.{{citation needed|date=April 2012}}

==DVD and CD, telecast on television==
[[Harry Baweja]] has plans to release the movie on DVD and has sold the DVD rights for a huge price.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} The DVD pack will include videos on the making of ''Love Story 2050'' and its special effects.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}

==PC game==
Rocking Pixels in co-ordination with undisclosed USA-based firms is developing a game based on the film. The game was to be released sometime in June{{when|date=March 2012}} at an expected price point of around Rs 200; after the movie's failure, the release date of the game has been extended. This concept follows other Bollywood-based video games such as Dhoom 2 and Ghajini.{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}.

==Soundtrack==
{{more citations needed section|date=April 2012}}
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The music was composed by [[Anu Malik]]. The lyrics were by [[Javed Akhtar]]. While the movie sank, the song "Milo Na Milo" was a hit.
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! Song !! Singer(s) !! Notes !!Duration
|-
| "Aa Gaya Hun Mein"
| [[KK (singer)|KK]]
| Not picturised in the film
| 6:27
|-
| "Mausam Achanak Ye Badla Kyun"
| [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]], [[Alka Yagnik]]
| Picturised on [[Harman Baweja]] and [[Priyanka Chopra]]
| 5:55
|-
| "Milo Na Milo"
| Shaan
| Picturised on Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
| 6:07
|-
| "Sach Kehna"
| [[Kunal Ganjawala]]
| Picturised on Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
| 6:16
|-
| "Jane Kaisi Hai Teri Meri Love Story" (Happy Version)
| Shaan
| Picturised on Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
| 4:48
|-
| "Jane Kaisi Hai Teri Meri Love Story" (Sad Version)
| Shaan
| Picturised on Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
| 3:22
|-
| "Lover Boy"
| [[Alisha Chinai]]
| Picturised on Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
| 6:39
|-
| "Meelon Ka Jaisa Tha Fasla" (Happy Version)
| KK, Alka Yagnik
| Picturised on Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
| 6:15
|-
| "Meelon Ka Jaisa Tha Fasla" (Sad Version)
| KK, Alka Yagnik
| Picturised on Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
| 3:26
|-
|}

==See also==
* [[Science fiction film of India]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0490170|title=Love Story 2050}}

{{Harry Baweja}}

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Ajay Kumar at 14:14, 20 August 2023