Khosla Ka Ghosla(2006)
Khosla Ka Ghosla! is a 2006 Hindi comedy-drama film directed by Dibakar Banerjee in his directorial debut. The cast includes Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, Ranvir Shorey, and Tara Sharma. The story follows Kamal Kishore Khosla, a retired middle-class man in Delhi, whose life savings are used to buy a plot of land. A wealthy and corrupt builder, Kishan Khurana, steals the land using fake documents. Khosla and his family try various methods to reclaim their property, from police complaints to hiring wrestlers, but all fail. The film is notable for its realistic depiction of middle-class struggles and corruption in urban India. It received critical acclaim for its sharp writing, strong performances, and light-hearted tone. The film won two awards and was nominated for seven others. It was released on 22 September 2006 and is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Dibakar Banerjee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A retired middle-class man named Kamal Kishore Khosla buys a plot of land in Delhi to build his dream house. But a powerful builder named Kishan Khurana steals the land using fake documents. Khosla and his family must find a way to outsmart the bully and get their land back.
“Every family has a nest to protect.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Khosla Ka Ghosla
Cast reunions in this film: Vinay Pathak & Ranvir Shorey (10 films together), Anupam Kher & Boman Irani (9 films together), Anupam Kher & Parvin Dabas (4 films together), Anupam Kher & Navin Nischol (3 films together), Boman Irani & Ranvir Shorey (3 films together), and Boman Irani & Tara Sharma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 28 days on a very small budget.
- Actor Ranvir Shorey, who plays the conman 'Babloo', was also the film's assistant director.
- The character name 'Kishan Khurana' is a nod to a famous real-life property dealer in Delhi.
- It was one of the first successful films to be produced under the 'UTV Spotboy' banner for new talent.
- The film's climax was inspired by the classic Hindi film 'Chupke Chupke' (1975).
- Despite critical praise, it had a modest theatrical release but became a hit on DVD and television.
- Director Dibakar Banerjee came up with the story after hearing many real-life property fraud cases in Delhi.