Zilla Ghaziabad(2013)
Zilla Ghaziabad is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action crime drama film directed by Anand Kumar. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi, and Arshad Warsi in lead roles. It is based on the real gang wars that occurred in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, during the 1980s and 1990s. The story follows two rival gangs fighting for control of the city, and a corrupt police officer sent to manage the violence. The film received overwhelmingly negative reviews for its poor screenplay, outdated action sequences, and weak performances. It holds a 3.7/10 rating on IMDb. The film was released on 22 February 2013 in India.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Netflix, Airtel Xstream Play (ShemarooMe), YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 22 February 2013
- Director
- Anand Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
In the violent city of Ghaziabad, two rival gangs fight for power. Satbir Singh, a school teacher and gang leader, wants peace. But Mahendra Fauji, a ruthless gangster, wants total control. When a corrupt police officer arrives, the war becomes even more dangerous. Satbir must fight to protect his family and his city.
“The city that never sleeps in fear.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Zilla Ghaziabad
Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Sanjay Dutt (15 films together), Arshad Warsi & Sanjay Dutt (8 films together), Paresh Rawal & Arshad Warsi (6 films together), Sanjay Dutt & Minissha Lamba (3 films together), and Paresh Rawal & Ravi Kishan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is loosely based on real-life gang wars in Ghaziabad during the 1990s.
- Actor Vivek Oberoi performed many of his own stunts without a body double.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song, 'Chhora Ganwar', that became popular in parts of North India.
- It was shot extensively in actual locations in Ghaziabad and Delhi to capture a gritty feel.
- Director Anand Kumar initially planned a different climax but changed it during filming.
- The film faced several delays in its release due to post-production issues.
- Despite its ensemble cast, it performed poorly at the box office upon release.