Gurgaon(2017)
Gurgaon is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language neo-noir thriller film directed by Shanker Raman. It stars Akshay Oberoi, Pankaj Tripathi, Aamir Bashir, and Ragini Khanna. The story is set in the rapidly developing city of Gurgaon and follows the wealthy Singh family. The son, Nikki, plans the kidnapping of his own sister, Preeto, driven by jealousy and greed. The film explores themes of corruption, family betrayal, and the moral decay caused by sudden wealth. It is based on true events and received critical acclaim for its performances and atmospheric direction. The film was produced by JAR Pictures and released on August 4, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 4 August 2017
- Director
- Shanker Raman
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A wealthy family in Gurgaon is torn apart when their daughter is kidnapped. But the kidnapper is closer than they think. The son, Nikki, is jealous of his sister and plans the crime to get ransom money. As the police investigate, dark family secrets come to light. The father's violent nature and the son's greed lead to a shocking, tragic ending.
“Money builds cities. Greed destroys families.”
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- The film's director Shanker Raman is primarily a cinematographer, and this was his debut feature film.
- It was shot on location in Gurgaon, using real buildings and streets to capture the city's stark contrasts.
- Actor Akshay Oberoi prepared for his role by spending time with real estate agents in the Gurgaon area.
- The movie's original score was composed by Naren Chandavarkar and Benedict Taylor, who are known for their work in independent cinema.
- Despite its critical acclaim, the film had a very limited theatrical release in India.
- The story is loosely inspired by real-life property disputes and land mafia operations in the National Capital Region.
- Actress Ragini Khanna, who plays the daughter Preet, is primarily known for her work in television comedies, making this a dramatic departure.