The Xpose(2014)
The Xposé is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language period thriller film directed by Anant Mahadevan. The lead cast includes Himesh Reshammiya, Sonali Raut, Zoya Afroz, and Yo Yo Honey Singh in his Bollywood acting debut. Irrfan Khan appears in a special role as a narrator. The story is set in 1960s Bombay and follows a murder mystery involving two rival actresses. The film is inspired by real scandals from Bollywood’s golden era. It received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its style and suspense. The soundtrack, composed by Himesh Reshammiya, was well received. The film was released on 16 May 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Zee5, JioHotstar, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 16 May 2014
- Director
- Anant Mahadevan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
When a rising actress is found dead, her rival Chandni is blamed. Her lover Ravi, a former cop turned actor, investigates. He uncovers a web of affairs, jealousy, and betrayal. But the final truth is more shocking than anyone expected.
“Every star has a dark side.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for The Xpose
Cast reunions in this film: Himesh Reshammiya & Rajesh Sharma (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'The Xposé' is stylized with an 'X' to evoke a sense of mystery and revelation.
- It was shot extensively in Mumbai, including at studios designed to recreate 1960s Bollywood.
- Director Ananth Narayan Mahadevan is also known for his work in parallel cinema and television.
- The movie features original songs composed to mimic the musical style of the 1960s era it depicts.
- Despite its period setting, the film was a commercial disappointment upon its release in 2014.
- The plot involves a fictional film within the film, 'Reena Mera Naam', shown as a major hit.
- It includes references to real-life Bollywood scandals and rumors from the 1960s without naming names.