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Baadshaho(2017)

5.5/10
Hindi136 mins

Baadshaho is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language heist action film directed by Milan Luthria. It stars Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz, Emraan Hashmi, Esha Gupta, and Vidyut Jammwal. Set during the 1975 Emergency in India, the story follows a queen who hires her bodyguard to steal back her family's gold from a government vault. The film combines action, drama, and betrayal. It was produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under T-Series. Baadshaho received mixed reviews but was a box office success, earning over ₹130 crore worldwide. The film was released on 1 September 2017.

Director:Milan Luthria
Filmed In:Rajasthan, India
Mood:
suspensefuldarkintense

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI movies and tv, Hotstar
Theatrical Release
1 September 2017
Director
Milan Luthria
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 16m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

During India's 1975 Emergency, a queen loses her royal privileges. She fears the government will seize her family's gold. She asks her loyal bodyguard to steal it back. He assembles a team of misfits. But a ruthless officer stands in their way. Betrayal and violence follow.

Loyalty is the only currency.

Film Details

5.5Rating
136Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 September 2017
Filmed InRajasthan, India

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkintense
Themes
corruptionsurvivalrevengejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Baadshaho

Cast reunions in this film: Ajay Devgan & Milan Luthria (3 films together), Esha Gupta & Emraan Hashmi (2 films together), Ajay Devgan & Emraan Hashmi (2 films together), and Emraan Hashmi & Milan Luthria (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Baadshaho' was inspired by a real-life 1970s dacoit named Baadshah Singh.
  • Director Milan Luthria and actor Ajay Devgn collaborated for the fourth time with this film.
  • The movie was shot in extreme heat in Rajasthan, with temperatures reaching 48°C (118°F).
  • It is loosely inspired by rumors of gold reserves being moved during the 1975 Emergency in India.
  • The film's climax involved a complex action sequence with a military truck and a helicopter.
  • Actress Ileana D'Cruz performed her own stunts for a fight scene in the film.
  • Despite mixed reviews, it was a commercial success, earning over ₹100 crore worldwide.

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