Imamdasta(2024)

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.”

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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.