Kaminey(2009)
Kaminey is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language black comedy crime thriller film written and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It stars Shahid Kapoor in a dual role as twin brothers Charlie and Guddu, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Amole Gupte. Set in the Mumbai underworld, the story follows a pair of estranged twins — one with a lisp and the other with a stutter — over the course of a single chaotic day. The film received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative storytelling, dark humour, and performances. It won two National Film Awards and became a cult classic. The soundtrack, composed by Bhardwaj, was also a commercial success. Kaminey was released on 14 August 2009 and is available on Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 14 August 2009
- Director
- Vishal Bharadwaj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Twin brothers Charlie and Guddu are complete opposites. Charlie is a small-time crook who steals a suitcase full of cocaine. Guddu is a gentle man who just wants to marry his pregnant girlfriend. Their lives collide in one wild day of mistaken identity, gangsters, corrupt cops, and a desperate fight for survival.
“Every family has a scoundrel.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaminey
Cast reunions in this film: Priyanka Chopra & Shahid Kapoor (2 films together), and Vishal Bharadwaj & Shahid Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaminey' was almost changed to 'Charlie and Guddu' to avoid confusion, but the original title was kept.
- Shahid Kapoor played both twin brothers and had to maintain two different body postures and speech patterns for each role.
- The song 'Dhan Te Nan' became an instant hit and is often used in dance competitions and wedding sangeets.
- Vishal Bhardwaj wrote the script with the actors in mind, specifically shaping the twins for Shahid Kapoor's versatility.
- The film was shot in real locations across Mumbai, including the crowded areas of Dongri and Grant Road, to add authenticity.
- It was inspired by the Coen brothers' style of storytelling, mixing dark comedy with crime drama elements.
- The character of Mikhail was played by Chandan Roy Sanyal, who was a relatively unknown actor at the time.