Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century(2003)
Fun2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language science fiction comedy film directed by Imtiaz Punjabi. The cast includes Paresh Rawal, Gulshan Grover, Iqbal Khan, Anuj Sawhney, Raima Sen, and Farida Jalal. The story follows three men from Mumbai who are framed for stealing a crown and accidentally travel back to the 10th century. They must survive in the past and find a way home while clearing their names. The film is notable for its time travel premise and Gulshan Grover's double role as both the thief Chindi Chor and Emperor Babushah. It received mixed reviews from critics, with Taran Adarsh giving it 1.5 out of 5 stars. The movie was released on 19 December 2003 and earned ₹4.41 crore at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Imtiaz Punjabi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
Three friends Vikram, Ajay, and John are blamed for stealing a priceless crown. While chasing the real thief, they crash into a wall and wake up in the 10th century. Now they must escape the clutches of a cruel emperor and find a way back to modern Mumbai before it is too late.
“Three dudes, one crown, a thousand years of trouble.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Fun 2shh: Dudes in the 10th Century
Cast reunions in this film: Gulshan Grover & Paresh Rawal (14 films together), Gulshan Grover & Farida Jalal (8 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Farida Jalal (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th Century' but is sometimes simply listed as 'Fun2shh...' in some databases.
- This was the directorial debut of Imtiaz Punjabi, who later became known for directing popular Indian television shows.
- Actor Paresh Rawal, known for serious and comic roles, played a key part in this early 2000s time-travel comedy.
- The movie's plot involves a stolen crown, linking the modern crime to the historical palace setting.
- It was one of the lesser-known Bollywood films attempting the time-travel comedy genre in the early 2000s.
- The film did not perform well commercially and is rarely discussed in mainstream Bollywood histories.
- The soundtrack included a song titled 'Dil Le Gayi', composed by Anand Raj Anand.