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Imamdasta(2024)

Hindi143 mins

This film is about two unemployed roommates, Manoj and Firoz. Two unknown people, Mehmood and Jaanisaar visit Manoj and Firoz. The twist is, they have no intentions to go back anytime soon. What follows is a series of madness, confusion, cat and mouse chase, all in all, a potpourri of Hungama, a comedy of errors.

Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Theatrical Release
16 February 2024
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 23m

Storyline

Two unemployed roommates, Manoj and Firoz, get a surprise visit from two strangers named Mehmood and Jaanisaar. The visitors have no plans to leave. This leads to a chaotic and confusing series of events, full of mad chases and comic mix-ups.

Two strangers move in. Chaos moves with them.

Film Details

143Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 February 2024

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
identityfriendshipsurvival
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Imamdasta' is a playful Hindi slang term meaning 'mischief' or 'chaos', which directly reflects the plot.
  • It was shot entirely on location in a single Mumbai apartment to create a claustrophobic and intense atmosphere.
  • The director, Shailesh Verma, is known for short films and this marks his debut feature-length project.
  • Actor Rajesh Sharma, who plays Mehmood, reportedly improvised many of his humorous lines during filming.
  • The screenplay was inspired by classic French farce theatre, adapted to a contemporary Indian urban setting.
  • Due to a tight budget, several crew members took on multiple roles, such as the cinematographer also handling lighting.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release, premiering mainly on a streaming platform within weeks.

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