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Bachchhan Paandey(2022)

5.0/10
Hindi149 mins

Bachchhan Paandey (2022) is a 149-minute Hindi film directed by Farhad Samji. Starring Divyam Agarwal, Pankaj Tripathi and Saharsh Kumar Shukla. With an audience rating of 5.0/10 and a good performer verdict at the box office, Bachchhan Paandey stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2022.

Director:Farhad Samji
Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
18 March 2022
Director
Farhad Samji
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

A young filmmaker wants to make a movie about gangsters. She secretly tries to study a real-life, ruthless criminal to research her film. Her plan goes wrong when the gangster catches her spying on him.

A filmmaker's research gets too close to a real gangster.

Film Details

5.0Rating
149Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 March 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsBachchan Pandey · 巴克汉·潘迪 · 黑帮大佬演员梦

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
revengecorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally announced as a remake of the 2014 Tamil hit 'Jigarthanda', but the final plot differs significantly.
  • Akshay Kumar performed many of his own stunts, including a dangerous car-flipping sequence, without a body double.
  • The character name 'Bachchhan Paandey' is a playful nod to Amitabh Bachchan's iconic 'Vijay' roles in 1970s gangster films.
  • Several scenes were shot in Rajasthan's Mandawa region, known for its havelis, to create a rustic North Indian gangster backdrop.
  • The film's release was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally premiering in March 2022.
  • Kriti Sanon's role as a filmmaker marked her second collaboration with Akshay Kumar after 'Housefull 4'.
  • Composer Vishal Mishra recorded the song 'Meri Jaan' with singer Asees Kaur in a single late-night studio session.

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