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Mumbai Matinee(2003)
Hindi125 mins
Mumbai Matinee (2003) is a 125-minute Hindi film directed by Anant Balani. Starring Vijay Raaz, Saurabh Shukla and Perizaad Zorabian. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Mumbai Matinee stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2003.
Director:Anant Balani
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Anant Balani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Debu is a man in his thirties who is constantly teased for being a virgin. He asks two friends for help, leading to some funny situations. His biggest shock comes when he sees himself starring in a pornographic movie at the local cinema.
“A shy man's quest for love lands him on the big screen.”
Film Details
5.6Rating
125Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identitylovefriendshipfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mumbai Matinee' but was also released under the name 'Mumbai Cuties' in some markets.
- Director Anant Balani passed away during the film's production, and it was completed by his colleagues as a tribute.
- Actor Raghuvir Yadav, who plays Baba Hindustani, is known for his roles in parallel cinema, making this a rare mainstream comedy for him.
- The movie's plot revolves around adult films, but it was given an 'A' (Adults only) certificate by the Indian censor board.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Anupam Kher in a supporting role, though the film did not have a wide theatrical release.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anand Raj Anand, who was popular in the 1990s, but the songs did not become major hits.
- Despite being set in Mumbai, parts of the film were shot in Film City, a common studio location for Bollywood productions.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mumbai Matinee
Baba Hindustani-Nitin Kapoor3 films →