Fraud Saiyyan(2019)
'Fraud Saiyyan' is a 2019 Hindi comedy-drama film directed by Sourabh Shrivastava and Sirajuddin. The cast includes Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Flora Saini, and Sara Loren. The story follows Bhola, a con artist in North India who marries women to steal their money. His schemes are challenged when he meets Rani, a police officer in disguise. The film blends humor with a moral lesson about greed and redemption. It was released worldwide on 18 January 2019 and is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Fraud Saiyyan is streaming on Vi Movies and TV and Amazon Prime Video since 1 January 2019.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 18 January 2019
- Director
- Sourabh Shrivastava
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Rating
- 3.1/10
Storyline
Bhola is a charming con man who marries rich women for their money. He thinks he is too smart to get caught. But when he targets Rani, he meets his match. She is not what she seems. Bhola must outwit her or lose everything.
“Love is a con game.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Fraud Saiyyan
Cast reunions in this film: Arshad Warsi & Saurabh Shukla (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Fraud Saiyaan' is a playful Hindi phrase meaning 'fraudulent lover' or 'cheating beloved'.
- This was the directorial debut of Sourabh Shrivastava, who had previously worked as an assistant director on films like 'Tanu Weds Manu'.
- Actor Arshad Warsi, known for comic roles, was initially considered for the lead role before it went to Arshad Warsi's frequent co-star Sanjay Mishra.
- The movie's plot is loosely inspired by real-life reports of serial 'fraud grooms' in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- Despite its 2019 release, the film's production and shooting were completed several years earlier, leading to a delayed launch.
- The soundtrack includes a folk-inspired song 'Banno Tera Swagger' that recreated a traditional wedding procession vibe.
- It performed poorly at the box office, earning less than 1 crore rupees against a reported budget of around 10 crores.