Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge(1998)
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Kumar Bhatia. The film stars Amar Upadhyay, Antara Mali, Naseeruddin Shah, Satish Shah, and Amrish Puri. The story follows a group of strangers who gather at a hotel for the auction of a priceless diamond. A hitman, a fraudulent priest, two bumbling thieves, and a police inspector all have hidden agendas. The film is notable for its ensemble cast and light-hearted tone. It received mixed reviews upon release. The movie was released in India on January 1, 1998.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Umesh Shukla
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A hotel manager announces an auction for a priceless diamond. A hitman, a fake priest, and two thieves arrive with plans to steal it. College students Ajay and Renu are caught in the middle. Everyone wants the diamond, but nothing is as it seems.
“Everyone wants the diamond. No one is honest.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge
Cast reunions in this film: Prem Chopra & Asrani (20 films together), Paresh Rawal & Naseeruddin Shah (11 films together), Paresh Rawal & Asrani (10 films together), Asrani & Dinesh Hingoo (10 films together), Tinnu Anand & Paresh Rawal (8 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Satish Shah (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a famous Hindi film dialogue, 'Dhoondte reh jaoge', often associated with actor Amitabh Bachchan.
- It was one of the few films in the late 1990s to be shot extensively in Goa, capitalizing on its scenic locations for a comedy setting.
- Actor Paresh Rawal, known for his comic roles, played a double role in the film as both a hitman and an evil priest.
- The movie featured veteran actor Shammi Kapoor in a special appearance, marking one of his later film roles before his passing.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered in mainstream Hindi cinema.
- The plot revolves around a fictional diamond named 'Raajnoor', a common MacGuffin device in heist and comedy films of that era.
- Director Kumar Bhatia primarily worked as an assistant director and this film was one of his few directorial ventures.