Bandook(2013)
Bandook is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film directed, written, and produced by Aditya Om. The cast includes Aditya Om, Manisha Kelkar, Arshad Khan, Bhupendra Singh Deol, and Ashish Kotwal. The story follows Bhola Kevat, a low-caste boatman in rural Uttar Pradesh who turns to guns and violence to gain power and respect in a lawless society. The film explores the brutal connection between crime, politics, and firearms in the Gangetic plains. It is noted for its raw, realistic tone and its lack of mainstream Bollywood glamour. The film features the last recorded song by ghazal legend Jagjit Singh. Bandook was released on January 18, 2013, with a budget of approximately ₹4 crore.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 18 January 2013
- Director
- Aditya Om
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m 0
Storyline
A poor boatman named Bhola Kevat is tired of being treated like nothing. In a world where guns decide who has power, he picks up a weapon and starts killing. His rise through violence brings him money and respect, but it also puts him on a collision course with ruthless gangsters and politicians who will do anything to stop him.
“In a lawless land, the gun is king.”