Buddha Mar Gaya(2007)
Buddha Mar Gaya is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language black comedy film directed by Rahul Rawail. The cast includes Om Puri, Paresh Rawal, Anupam Kher, and Rakhi Sawant. The story follows a wealthy industrialist who dies suddenly before his company's IPO. His family hides his death to sell all shares at full price. The film is notable for its dark comedic tone and strong ensemble performances. It received mixed reviews but gained a cult following over time. The movie was released in theaters in 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, Zee5, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Rahul Rawail
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
A rich industrialist dies right before his company goes public. His greedy family hides the body and pretends he is still alive. They must sell all shares before anyone discovers the truth. But keeping a dead body secret is harder than they imagined.
“Dead man walking... or not”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Buddha Mar Gaya
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Om Puri (25 films together), Anupam Kher & Paresh Rawal (19 films together), Paresh Rawal & Manoj Joshi (15 films together), Om Puri & Manoj Joshi (11 films together), Anupam Kher & Om Puri (9 films together), and Anupam Kher & Prem Chopra (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a dark pun on the phrase 'Buddha mar gaya,' which in Hindi slang can mean an old man died, but here it's also a play on the name Buddha.
- Director Rahul Rawail is better known for serious dramas like 'Betaab' and 'Arjun,' making this adult comedy a rare genre departure for him.
- The plot's premise of hiding a death to protect a business deal is similar to the 2005 British dark comedy 'Keeping Mum,' though set in a very different context.
- Actor Om Puri, who played Vidyut Baba, was known for intense roles, so his part as a bisexual spiritual guru was an unusual comedic turn late in his career.
- The film was a major box office failure and received largely negative reviews for its crude humor and convoluted storyline.
- Despite the adult comedy genre, the film features veteran actors like Satish Kaushik and Paresh Rawal, known for their work in family-friendly comedies.
- The movie's release was low-key with minimal promotion, partly due to its controversial content and mixed advance word of mouth.