Dishoom(2016)
Dishoom is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language buddy cop action comedy film directed by Rohit Dhawan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film stars John Abraham, Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Akshaye Khanna. The story follows Indian police officer Kabir Shergill and rookie cop Junaid Ansari as they race against time to rescue kidnapped star cricketer Viraj in Abu Dhabi. The film is set against the backdrop of a high-stakes cricket match between India and Pakistan. Dishoom is known for its fast-paced action sequences, comedic moments, and the chemistry between its lead actors. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its entertaining tone and visual style. The film was released on 29 July 2016 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 29 July 2016
- Director
- Rohit Dhawan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
India's top cricketer Viraj is kidnapped in Abu Dhabi just hours before a crucial match. Two cops, the fearless Kabir and the clumsy rookie Junaid, must team up to find him. They have only 36 hours to rescue Viraj and save the match. But the kidnapper, Wagah, is always one step ahead.
“36 hours to save the match.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dishoom
Cast reunions in this film: Akshay Kumar & Jacqueline Fernandez (9 films together), Akshay Kumar & Sajid Nadiadwala (8 films together), Akshay Kumar & Pritam Chakraborty (7 films together), Jacqueline Fernandez & Sajid Nadiadwala (7 films together), Akshay Kumar & John Abraham (5 films together), and Jacqueline Fernandez & John Abraham (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Dishoom' is a popular sound effect used in old Hindi action movies to emphasize punches.
- Actor Akshaye Khanna was originally considered for the villain's role before it went to Akshaye Khanna's contemporary, but the final casting is as seen.
- A special 'Dishoom' video game was launched as a promotional tie-in, allowing fans to play as the lead characters.
- The cricket match scenes were filmed with real stadium crowds in the United Arab Emirates to add authenticity.
- This was director Rohit Dhawan's second film, and he cast Varun Dhawan, continuing their collaboration from 'Main Tera Hero'.
- The movie features a cameo by a famous Indian cricketer in a locker room scene, though he is not credited as an actor.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well at the box office, especially in international markets like the Middle East.
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