Commitment (2017 film)
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| Directed by | Atul Patel |
| Written by | Manoj Patel |
| Produced by | Manoj Patel |
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| Music by | Nishit Mehta Krupesh Thacker |
Production company | Siddhivinayak Film Creation House |
| Distributed by | Rupan Entertainment |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Commitment is a 2017 Gujarati drama film starring Manas Shah, making his debut in Gujarati cinema, alongside Maulika Patel in the lead roles.[1][2] The film is directed by Atul Patel and written and produced by Manoj Patel.[3] It was released on 16 June 2017.
Plot
The film centers on Raj Mehta (Manas Shah), a young medical representative whose ethical convictions bring him into conflict with corrupt practices in the pharmaceutical industry.[2] As he attempts to confront the greed and nexus between doctors and companies, the narrative unfolds through personal and professional challenges, blending social commentary with elements of drama and romance.[4] The story is inspired by real-life incidents and depicts the impact of inflated medical costs and unethical healthcare practices on ordinary people.[1]
Cast
- Manas Shah as Raj Mehta
- Maulika Patel as Priya
- Vivek Shah
- Kartik Rashtrapal
- Vishal Vaishya
- Bharat Thakkar
- Hasmukh Bhavsar
- Swati Dave
- Nisarg Trivedi
Production
Development
According to a report published in Phulchhab, director Manoj Patel, who previously worked as a medical representative, developed the film based on his experiences in the pharmaceutical sector and conducted research on the subject for several years before finalizing the screenplay. [5] The film examines the relationship between doctors and pharmaceutical companies and was shot in Ahmedabad and Bhavnagar.[6]
Festival Screening
The film was screened at the Kalpan International Film Festival in December 2016 as part of the festival’s closing ceremony.[7]
Soundtrack
Nishit Mehta and Krupesh Thacker composed the songs of the film and the lyrics are penned by Chirag Tripathi, Ankit Trivedi, Milind Gadhavi & Krupesh Thacker. The music is launched by Krup Music.[8][9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Navi Zindgi Ni Safar" | Chirag Tripathi | Bhumik Shah, Himali Vyas Nayak | 04:16 |
| 2. | "Pario Ni Varta" | Milind Gadhavi | Parthiv Gohil, Aishwarya Majmudar | 04:09 |
| 3. | "Hey Prabhu Prayer" | Krupesh Thacker | Archie Mistry | 02:30 |
| 4. | "Swaash Aa Rundhay Chhe" | Ankit Trivedi | Ankit Arora, Bhumik Shah | 03:41 |
Reception
Commitment received mixed reviews from critics; The Times of India gave 2.5/5 stars while the user review on site is 2.9/5 based on 69 user ratings. The movie is appreciated for its brave attempt to show the different subject in Gujarati cinema.[4]
References
- ^ a b Medicine Sector to find a place on Guj celluloid, Daily News and Analysis (DNA), retrieved 14 February 2026
- ^ a b Daily News and Analysis (DNA), Commitment Coverage DNA Afterhrs Manas Shah, retrieved 14 February 2026
- ^ admin. "Ahmedabad: Gujarati film Commitment's Music and Trailer launched". Gujarat Headline. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Commitment Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Commitment by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
- ^ Phulchhab (15 July 2016), મનોજ પટેલનું ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોનું 'કમિટમેન્ટ' (in Gujarati), Phulchhab, p. 6, retrieved 14 February 2026
- ^ Sandesh (25 October 2016), હવે ગુજરાતીમાં રિઆલિસ્ટીક મૂલી ડોક્ટરો-ફાર્મા કંપનીઓ થશે બેનકાબ, retrieved 15 February 2026
- ^ Sandesh (26 December 2016), કલ્યાણ ઇન્ટરનેશનલ ફિલ્મ ફેસ્ટિવલનો શુભારંભ, retrieved 15 February 2026
- ^ Commitment Songs: Commitment MP3 Gujarati Songs by Nishith Mehta Online Free on Gaana.com, retrieved 24 October 2019
- ^ "'સુર ગુજરાત કે' વિજેતા મુન્દ્રાની આર્ચીએ કબડ્ડીના વર્લ્ડ કપમાં રાષ્ટ્રગીત ગાયું" (in Gujarati). Divyabhaskar.