James(2005)
James is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Rohit Jugraj. It stars Mohit Ahlawat as the title character and Priyanka Kothari as Nisha. The story follows a Mumbai bouncer who seeks revenge after his best friend is killed by a corrupt politician's brother. The film features a supporting cast including Mohan Agashe, Zakir Hussain, and Rajpal Yadav. Its music includes songs by Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam. Critical reception was mixed, with praise for its fight scenes and songs but criticism for its predictable plot. The film was a commercial disappointment for its producers. It was released in theatres on 16 September 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A young man named James moves to Mumbai hoping for a better life. He becomes a bouncer and makes a close friend named Babloo. When a powerful politician's brother kills Babloo, James sets out on a violent path of revenge against the entire Narayan crime family.
“Revenge has a new name.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'James Bond' but was shortened to 'James' to avoid copyright issues with the famous spy franchise.
- Director Rohit Jugraj shot the film's club scenes in actual Mumbai nightspots to capture authentic atmosphere.
- Actor Mohit Ahlawat, who played James, performed most of his own stunts without a body double.
- The movie's soundtrack included a remix of the 1980s Hindi song 'Jimmy Jimmy' by composer Anand Raj Anand.
- Despite being an action film, it underperformed at the box office and did not recover its production costs.
- A subplot involving James's friend Babloo was inspired by real-life stories of migrants in Mumbai.
- The character Shanthi Narayana, played by Raghuvaran, was one of the last roles for the veteran Tamil actor before his death.