Babumoshai Bandookbaaz(2017)
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz is a 2017, Indian action thriller starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and directed by Kushan Nandy. This hindi feature film, filled with humour and romance, is a quirky ride into the life and times of a small time contract killer, Babu, played by Siddiqui. The film spins around his love, his friends, his rivalries and his revenge.
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz is streaming on ZEE5 and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 25 August 2017
- Director
- Kushan Nandy
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- 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.”
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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.
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