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.
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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