Qaidi Band


Qaidi Band is a 2017 Indian musical drama film, it revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who give a band performance in the prison to get into the good books of the authorities and secure their acquittal. It features newcomers Aadar Jain and Anya Singh in lead roles.
The film released on 25 August 2017.

Plot

The film revolves around seven innocent under-trials, who get a chance to form a musical band in the prison when the Independence Day of India approaches. The song composed by them becomes a national sensation in the form of a new patriotic song. However, their hopes of acquittal dash when a local politician cancels their trials in the hope of winning in the upcoming elections using the songs of these band members. The film then explores how these prisoners secure their release on the strength of their songs.

Cast

The lyrics for the songs have been written by Kausar Munir, Habib Faisal, Peter Muxka Manuel and Sidhant Mago. All the songs featured in the film are sung by Arijit Singh and Yashita Sharma. The soundtrack consists of 9 songs and was released on 26 July 2017 by YRF Music.

Critical reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. A review in Hindustan Times gave the film a 2 out of 5 rating but praised the composer stating, "the genius of music composer Amit Trivedi, who is the real star of this interesting yet ordinary film."