Dekh Tamasha Dekh(2014)
Dekh Tamasha Dekh is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language social and political satire directed by Feroz Abbas Khan. The film stars Satish Kaushik, Tanvi Azmi, Vinay Jain, and Sharad Ponkshe. It is based on a true incident where a poor man is killed by a falling politician's billboard. The story follows the chaotic fight between Hindu and Muslim groups over the man's dead body. The film uses black comedy to expose religious hypocrisy and political manipulation. It was praised for its bold subject and strong performances. The film was produced by Eros Worldwide and Bombay Local Pictures. It released in theaters on April 18, 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Eros Now, Prime Video (Eros Now channel), Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 18 April 2014
- Director
- Feroz Abbas Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A poor man named Rafiq is crushed to death by a politician's billboard. Both Hindu and Muslim leaders claim his body for their own religious rituals. A young police officer must find a way to stop a riot while uncovering the truth about the dead man's identity.
“Watch the spectacle of a divided nation.”
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Trivia
- The film is based on a real-life incident from Maharashtra where a man's body sparked a religious dispute.
- Director Ferof Abbas Khan is better known for acclaimed plays and the film 'Gandhi, My Father'.
- It was shot on location in Maharashtra to capture authentic local settings and dialects.
- The film uses satire to comment on both politics and media sensationalism in India.
- Despite critical praise, it had a very limited theatrical release and low box office earnings.
- Actor Satish Kaushik plays a politician, a role type he often portrayed in his career.
- The title translates to 'Look, Spectacle, Look', hinting at the public drama in the story.