Omkara(2006)
Omkara (2006) is a Hindi-language crime drama film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. It stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, and Konkona Sen Sharma. The story is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello, set in the political underworld of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It follows Omkara, a loyal enforcer, who is manipulated by his jealous lieutenant into believing his wife is unfaithful. The film is noted for its raw performances, powerful dialogues, and folk-inspired music. It received critical acclaim and multiple Filmfare Awards. Omkara was released on 28 July 2006 and is available on Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Prime Video, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Vishal Bharadwaj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Omkara is a powerful political enforcer in rural Uttar Pradesh. He loves Dolly and marries her against all odds. His jealous lieutenant, Langda Tyagi, plants false evidence to make Omkara believe Dolly is unfaithful. Blinded by rage, Omkara destroys everything he loves.
“Love. Trust. Betrayal. One lie destroys all.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Omkara
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay Devgan & Kareena Kapoor (8 films together), Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor (7 films together), Bipasha Basu & Ajay Devgan (5 films together), Bipasha Basu & Saif Ali Khan (4 films together), Naseeruddin Shah & Vishal Bharadwaj (4 films together), and Naseeruddin Shah & Ajay Devgan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Othello', set in the badlands of Uttar Pradesh.
- Vishal Bhardwaj originally wanted Naseeruddin Shah to play Langda Tyagi, but Saif Ali Khan insisted on the role.
- The song 'Namak' was filmed in a single continuous shot, which was a technical challenge for the crew.
- The film's dialogues were written in a rustic dialect to sound authentic to the region.
- Kareena Kapoor, who played Dolly, was paid only a token amount as she was keen to work with Vishal Bhardwaj.
- The character names are direct translations from 'Othello', like Omkara for Othello and Langda for Iago.
- The film was shot in real locations in Lucknow and surrounding areas to capture the local atmosphere.