Sandwich(2006)
'Sandwich' is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee. It stars Govinda in a dual role, alongside Raveena Tandon and Mahima Chaudhry. The story follows Sher Singh, a man who accidentally marries two women and must juggle two families. The film was completed in 2003 but delayed for three years, releasing in August 2006. It received mixed reviews, with praise for Govinda's performance but criticism for its clichéd plot and visual effects. The film was a box office disaster. It was later remade in Kannada as 'Double Decker' in 2011.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Anees Bazmee
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A struggling scriptwriter named Sher Singh marries two women by accident. He must keep his double life a secret from both wives. When a villain with plastic surgery steals his face, Sher's lies threaten to destroy everything.
“Two wives, one man, double trouble”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sandwich
Cast reunions in this film: Raveena Tandon & Govinda (9 films together), Kiran Kumar & Govinda (7 films together), Raveena Tandon & Reema Lagoo (6 films together), Kiran Kumar & Reema Lagoo (5 films together), Kiran Kumar & Mushtaq Khan (4 films together), and Govinda & Reema Lagoo (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Double Role' but was renamed 'Sandwich' before release.
- Director Anees Bazmee later found major success with comedies like 'No Entry' and 'Welcome'.
- Actor Govinda was initially considered for the lead role before the final casting.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the concept of a man leading two separate lives.
- It was one of the few Hindi films from 2006 to use extensive outdoor shoots in Punjab.
- The soundtrack included a song composed by the duo Nikhil-Vinay, known for 90s hits.
- Despite its comedy genre, the film underperformed at the box office upon release.