Banjo (2016 film)

Banjo
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ravi Jadhav
Produced by	Krishika Lulla
Written by	Kapil Sawant Nikhil Mehrotra Ravi Jadhav
Starring	Riteish Deshmukh Nargis Fakhri
Music by	Songs: Vishal–Shekhar Background Score: Sourav Roy
Production company	Eros International
Distributed by	Eros International
Release date	23 September 2016 (2016-09-23)
Running time	140 min
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Box office	est. ₹13.24 crore

Banjo is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language musical action drama film, directed by Ravi Jadhav and produced by Krishika Lulla under the banner of Eros International. Principal photography began at the end of January 2016 and the film released on 23 September 2016.Riteish Deshmukh and Nargis Fakhri star in the film. The film received mixed reviews upon its release and was declared a flop at the box office.

Banjo received mixed reviews from critics.The Times of India rated the film 3.5/5, writing that "If you are familiar with Mumbai's working-class neighbourhoods, where the hearts of the poor are bigger than the pay packages of those residing in the mushrooming high-rises, you'll be able to notice the beauty of Banjo. It also makes you respect the street musicians a little more."Hindustan Times rated the film 3/5, stating that "there's a lot to like in Riteish Deshmukh film."Koimoi.com rated the film 2/5, writing that "Banjo is easily passable. Why would you waste your money to watch Nargis’ acting and Riteish juggling between his Lai Bhaari an Rockstar character.Rediff.com rated the film 2/5, writing that it has "nothing much to beat about."NDTV rated the film 1.5/5, writing that "Riteish Deshmukh's Film is a Pale Shadow of Rock On!!."The Indian Express rated the film 0.5/5, writing that "Riteish Deshmukh, Nargis Fakhri film has no redeeming features."

The film's first weekend produced a net collection of ₹5.92 crore. In the next four days the film collected ₹2.03 crore which took its first week collection to a total of ₹7.95 crore. The film's net collection from India is ₹8.80 crore while its grossing in India is ₹12.22 crore (US$1.8 million).