Babumoshai Bandookbaaz(2017)
Hindi122 mins
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz (2017) is a 122-minute Hindi film directed by Kushan Nandy. With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Babumoshai Bandookbaaz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.
Director:Kushan Nandy
Mood:
darksuspensefulfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 August 2017
- Director
- Kushan Nandy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Two rival hitmen from Uttar Pradesh, Babu Bihari and Banke Bihari, keep getting hired to kill the same targets. Their paths violently cross, leading to a fierce and deadly conflict between them.
“Two killers. One target. A deadly rivalry begins.”
Film Details
6.0Rating
122Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date25 August 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulfunny
Themes
revengecorruptionsurvivalidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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6/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the iconic Bengali character 'Babumoshai' from Satyajit Ray's film 'Joi Baba Felunath'.
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui performed most of his own stunts, including a risky scene where he hangs from a moving truck.
- The movie was shot in real locations across Uttar Pradesh, including small towns like Hardoi and Sandila.
- Director Kushan Nandy faced censorship challenges due to the film's bold language and violent content.
- Anurag Kashyap, known for gritty crime dramas, co-wrote the screenplay and also has a cameo appearance.
- The film's climax was inspired by classic Western standoffs, blending local flavor with genre tropes.
- Despite mixed reviews, it gained a cult following for its raw portrayal of rural gangsters and dark humor.