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Ek Se Badhkar Ek(2004)

4.1/10
Hindi135 mins

Ek Se Badhkar Ek (2004) is a 135-minute Hindi film directed by Kundan Shah. Starring Shakti Kapoor, Suniel Shetty and Sadashiv Amrapurkar. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Ek Se Badhkar Ek stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2004.

Director:Kundan Shah
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2004
Director
Kundan Shah
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 15m
GudVibe Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

A lawyer accidentally writes a will stating the heir must become a crime boss to inherit a fortune. The heir, Rahul, is a good man, but his police officer girlfriend pushes him to fake being a criminal to get the money. Their plan goes wrong and traps them in hostile Pakistan.

A will demands a criminal, but he's just a man in love.

Film Details

4.1Rating
135Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2004
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionidentitylovesurvival
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a nod to the 1970 film 'Ek Se Badhkar Ek', but the two movies have completely different stories.
  • Director Kundan Shah is better known for his acclaimed comedy 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', making this a later, less-remembered work.
  • The plot revolves around a will inspired by 'The Godfather', directly referencing the novel within the movie's synopsis.
  • Actor Rahul Bose, who plays Rahul, is primarily known for parallel cinema and this was a rare mainstream comedic role for him.
  • Parts of the film are set in Pakistan, a less common location for Hindi comedies of that era.
  • The movie was a box office disappointment and is not widely available on major streaming platforms today.
  • It features a cameo by actor Rati Agnihotri, who was a major star in the 1980s.

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Frequently Asked Questions